The University Daily Kansan Thursday, October 5, 2000
Radiohead — Kid A
Going techno usually sounds a death knell for the bands that experiment with the genre. Just ask the Smashing Pumpkins; 1998's *Adore* cost the band a significant portion of its fan base, and the Pumpkins will retire early by the end of this year.
Don't expect the same result for Radiohead, whose legion of fans has waited three years in rabid anticipation since OK Computer. Its fourth album, Kid A., proves
the band is more than willing to shed its pop skin; and even though it's out of character, Radiohead's experiment with electronica still is fascinating.
This truly is a far cry from the infectious pop
While Kid A cries out to be heard in its full 45-minute glory, a few tracks distinguish themselves. "The National Anthem" stacks a hypnotic bass beat on top of a rising brass ensemble. "How to Disappear Completely" is the album's climax, as Yorke's trademark falsetro metts perfectly into a string-laden background. And "Motion Picture Soundtrack," an organ-heavy funeral-esque ballad, brings the
he colored The Bends. Listeners won't even hear a guitar until the fourth track. Thom Yorke's vocals are noticeably simple and barely audible. And the dance-grove beats on "Idioteque" will leave even the most hardcore Radiohead fans with their jaws on the floor.
album to a cathartic conclusion. Napster lovers can find an even better acoustic version of the song in MP3 format.
Fans will have mixed reactions, certainly.
But at its core, *Kid A* is no juvenile; it's surprisingly mature and simply beautiful.
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Cold — 13 Ways to Bleed On Stage
Somewhere between Cold's 1998 self-titled debut and its latest release, 13 Ways to Bleed On Stage, lead singer Scooter Ward learned how to enunciate. The band's first album showed promise, but gambled lyrics and generic metal harmonies brought down an album with at least three standout tracks.
with it three times around. Two years later, Cold has found a niche in
Two years later, Coin had the metal market, finally finding its own sound. And thankfully, listeners can discern what exactly Ward is singing. The band's second effort, more melodic than the first album, features some solid songwriting.
"Just Got Wicked," now enjoying occasional radio airtime, leads off the album with a heavy crunch. Fred Durst of Limp Blzkit, another band from Jacksonville, Fla., jumps into the producer's seat on "She Said," a wonderfully constructed weave of
paired lyrics and alow, heavy chords. And "Confession" brings the album to a spirited climax, evidence that a metal band can indeed compose catchy music.
A strong sophomore effort is a must for a band chasing success with only a rough debut under its belt. Cold succeeds; 13 Ways makes the grade.
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— Chris Borniger
The band's concert with Guster Sunday night at Municipal-Auditorium brought together a mix of cultures that spoke volumes about the infectious tunes and offbeat lyrics that have pushed them off of the fringes of stardom into the limelight.
The two-hour show featured nine songs from its latest album *Maroon* — released Sept. 12. It also covered the classics — "Brian Wilson" and "If I Had A Million Dollars." And there was a man in a baker's outfit playing the tambourine. Interesting.
Barenaked Ladies - concert review
The four-man band could be the best cover band ever.
Trust a band named The Barenaked Ladies never to take itself too seriously.
From keyboardist Kevin Hearn's parody of Britten Spears "Ooops, I Did It Again" to a rockin' medley that stole snippets from Kid Rock, Eminem, Celine Deion and
Madonna — the band kept the crowd laughing and cheering about the current state of music culture.
Luckily, the group has too much ingenuity and creative spark to limit its potential to cover songs — even though the group's version of "Slim Shady" was pretty impressive. The group also used stand-up improv. Lead singers rapped about their trip to Foo's Frozen Custard in Kansas City, Mo. in a song titled "The Foo's Diet."
And the drummer did an impressive solo after the intercom announced that what the crowd was about to hear was NOT a drum solo.
BNL did take the picketeers from Westboro Baptist Church seriously. The "God Hates Fags" signs that are typical of Fred Phlegs' followers struck a nerve, after lead singers Steven Page and Ed Robertson danced and kissed on stage, they dedicated it to the church. During the band's first encore, it dedicated the song, "Good Boy" from Gordon to Matthew Shepard, the 21-year-old University of Wyoming student who was killed in 1998 because he was gay.
The venue, however, lacked atmosphere. The old auditorium was too big for the crowd and lacked the feel of togetherness that a smaller venue such as Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan., would have provided. To offset the space, the beer was cheap, and a bathroom stall was always empty something that rarely happens at smaller
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BriAnne Hess
Thrillseeker survives haunted-house fright fest
Special to the Kansan
Amanda Bealin
Apparently, the edge of hell is in Kansas City, Mo. I saw it, I walked through it and I shrieked like an outdoor audience member on Total Request Live.
The Edge of Hell, 1200 W. 12th St., is one of seven haunted houses in Kansas City, Mo. And with Halloween getting close, it's one you'll want to see for yourself.
The Edge of Hell has been in business for 25 years; its neighbor, The Beast, 1401 W. 13th St., is 10 years old. Both are packed with scream-worthy chills and thrills — mostly in the form of dark mazes, smoke-filled rooms, creepy creatures trailing unsuspecting house guests and ghouls pouncing up out and down.
I was truly frightened, and I clutched my roommate's arm like a kid who's scared of losing her
mother in the airport. You won't appreciate the people you tour the houses with until you lose them in the darkness in front of you.
We began to notice that we didn't just walk through the Edge of Hell, we walked up it as well. Eventually, we were at the top of the five-story building with dizzying thoughts about how we'd get out.
We heard ripping sounds followed by screams. And as we neared the front of the line, all was explained. We were handed freshly ripped wax paper and were told to sit, push forward and enjoy the ride.
We were propelled through a metal spiral slide that hurled us down the building's five flights in about six seconds. Haunted-house employees caught us and lifted us to our feet as we clumsily slid by. The final drop at the Beast, which is one block away from the
Edge of Hell, is a straight slide that hurls people down four frightful flights in four seconds.
My roommate and I were OK,
but frazzled. I only wish we could have been photographed riding the slides like the pictures taken at amusement parks. It would have been a nice memorie from our Thursday-night fright fest.
So, if you're looking for a freaky fright night this Halloween season, check out the haunted houses in Kansas City. Loud noises, awesome theme rooms and scary drifting people await you.
The Edge of Hell and The Beast are open Wednesday through Sunday until Wednesday, Oct. 11, and then will be open daily for Halloween thrillseekers.
— Edited by Kimberly Thompson
Wear comfortable shoes, take someone with you and drink some water before you go. Your vocal chords will thank you.
KANSAS CITY. MO., HAUNTED HOUSES
The Beast, 1401 W. 13th St,
7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and
Saturday, $15; 7:30 to 11
p.m. Sunday through
Thursday through Halloween,
$13
- Catacombs, 1100 Santa Fe, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday through Halloween, $13.
The Edge of Hell, 1200 W. 12th St., 7 p.m to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, $15, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday through Halloween. $13.
Through Work With Me
Main Street Morgue, 1325
Main St., 7:30 p.m. to 1:30
a.m. Friday and Saturday;
7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sunday through Thursday
through Halloween, $10.
Roogers Nov. 3 and 4.*
■ Nightmares, 1327 Main St.
7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday
and Saturday; 7:30 p.m. to
12:30 a.m. Sunday,
Wednesday and Thursday
through Halloween, $10.
Reens Nov 3 and 4.
through Halloween, $13.
Transylvania, 1211 Grand Blvd., 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Friday and Saturday; 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday,
Wednesday and Thursday through Halloween, $12.
Reopens Nov. 3 and 4.
Tonight:
Punk o' Rame featuring Voodoo Glow Skulls, Agnostic Front, All and Straight Faced, 7 p.m. at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. $12.50, 21 and older. $14, 20 and younger. All ages.
Lance Fahy & Good Advice, 10 p.m.
at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2
Massachusetts St. $3, 21 and
older.
Jeffrey & the Pale Moon Kings, 10
p.m. at the Replay Lounge, 948
Massachusetts St. Outside, $1.2.
Sugadaddles, 10 p.m. st. Jerseys Bar and Grill, 11:05 Massachusetts St. $3, 21 and older.
Tomorrow:
Saturday:
Majestics Rhythm Revue, 10 p.m. st.
The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2
Massachusetts St. 44, 21 and older.
The Daybirds and Kirsty Stirrel, 10 p.m. at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. $4, 21 and older.
Sunday:
Queens of the Stone Age and Vast,
8 p.m. at the Bottleneck, 737 New
Hampshire ST $10, advanced tickets,
$12 day of show. All dates.
Split Lip Rayfield and the Bennett Brothers, 4 p.m. at the Reptley B宿舍, 945 Massachusetts St. Outside, $2.
Me First and the Gimmie Gimmes with Fifth Ticket Froud, 10 p.m. at the Replay Lounge, 948 Massachusetts St. $2, 21 and older.
Monday:
B.T. Hooverphonic, 8 p.m. at The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.
$15, 18 and older.
Jazzus Jam with the Spanktones,
10 p.m. at The Jazzus, 926 1/2
Massachusetts St. $2, 21 and
older.
Matt Suggs and the Higher Buming Fire, 10 p.m. at the Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St. $2, 21 and older.
Wednesday:
**Les Sawy Fail, Bennett Brothers and**
**Fifth Ticket Fraud, 8 p.m., at**
**Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire**
St. $5.18 and older.
Thursday:
■ Zeek Scheck and the Terrifelds, 10 p.m. at the Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St. $2, 21 and older.
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