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% Ba% ®ar HM Eminem's Latest CD Falls Flat Eminem relies too heavily on shock value rather than artistic content on his newest CD and it shows. Michael Woods Staff Writer Hey kids! Do you still like violence? Then prepare yourselves for anoth er gruesome, startling spectacle. Is it a murder movie? Jerry Springer? No, even worse, it’s a £CD REVIEW highly antici- . pated sopho- Eminmi more album. The Marshall Mathers LP For those at at who are still ff clueless as to the reason for the hype, take note: his name is Eminem and he’s the hottest thing happening in the world of hip-hop -and, quite possibly, all of music. In its first week, the Detroit rapper’s latest effort, “The Marshall Mathers LP,” became the fastest selling solo album in recorded history. Catapulted largely by the hilarious single, “The Real Slim Shady,” Eminem’s explicit album is already double platinum and has snatched the Number 1 Billboard spot from pop star Britney Spears. For Eminem (and hip-hop) fans everywhere, things couldn’t be better. That is, until they actually listen to the CD. From the very beginning, it is PROJECT UPLIFT From Page 3 Barnes said she enjoyed participat ing in the program. “It’s really fun,” she said. “If you could stay, I think a lot of people would stay. You really make friends here.” | Free Lunch j Platinum Heavyweights •* 'Free Dinner! I Free lunrh cnerial with I 10:30PM - 2:OOAM Vv l Buy one dinner and two beverages ■ 1 1 purchase of lunch special and two | at re B u ' ar P rice an d receive second 11 11 bevera S es at regular prices. Dine in ' dinner free. Dine in only, must be of • only, must be of equal or lesser | M l ' T \ | equal or lesser value. Limit one I The Bridge ■ * J 7 1 Mon-Fri I=oo-2=30 10:30PM -2:OOAM, V Dinner ,*-—r r— * /)i §> Mon-Thurs s=oopm-9=3opm 1 ""V /yyp/iLrUw Fri-Sat s=oopm-10=00pm Late Night Bar 137 E. 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Following the layout of his star-mak ing 1998 release, “The Slim Shady LP,” Eminem kicks off the new album with a “public service announcement.” But instead of a subversive farce, lis teners get little more than profanity-rid den prattle, and are informed that “upon the purchase of this album, you have just kissed (Eminem’s) ass.” Though amusing at the time, that statement doesn’t sound quite so implausible seventy minutes later. The gem of this release is “Stan.” On this introspective, emotional ballad, Eminem displays his extraordinary sto rytelling ability as he raps out several increasingly frightening letters from a fan. The laidback track, produced by Mark the 45 King, features sultry vocals and acoustic guitar riffs. The end result is one of the best, serious hip-hop cuts ever recorded. Unfortunately, “Stan” is an aberra The Office of Minority Affairs oper ates the program and pays for all par ticipants’ expenses. To participate in the program, stu dents must be nominated by a guid ance counselor and exhibit the acade mic potential to be successful at the University. Students must also be in the top 20-25 percent of their class and be following a college preparatory cur a very special day just °dad 0 I § ! =■ I the right place. right now. Dillard's, Hudson Belk and JC Penney Durham/Chapel Hill Boulevard and 15-501 1-40 East to Exit #270 • 919-493-2451 www.southsquaremal I .com Arts & Entertainment tion on an otherwise unspectacular effort. Eminem does manage to put togeth er several decent joints, but there is nothing on the level of previous hits like “Guilty Conscience” and “Bad Meets Evil.” The problem with “The Marshall Mathers LP” is not so much the lyrical content as the conceptual approach. Throughout, Eminem tabes himself, and his life, far too seriously. Gone is the clever, irreverent wordsmith whose twisted perspective made us laugh at murder, drugs and mayhem. And there are only glimpses of the uncanny, jaw dropping lyricism that made Eminem a b-boy favorite. In short, the real Slim Shady fails to stand up. And in his place is a whining caricature of a caricature, trying too hard and saying too little. The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu riculum. The program also seeks students who come from disadvantaged back grounds and doubt they can afford to attend UNC. Sessions will be held every Thursday through Saturday until June 24. The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu HAVE A BALL WITH DAD THIS SUMMER Receive 2 Free Durham Bulls Game Tickets for Dad Saturday, June 17! To help make this Father's Day the best ever, the first 250 people who visit our Customer Service Center on Saturday, june 17, and present at least SSO in South Square Mall store purchase receipts (dated June 17, 2000), will receive two free tickets to the Saturday, July 1, Durham Bulls vs. The Buffalo Bisons Baseball Came.* •Limit one prize package per family while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply. Visit the Customer Service Center for complete details. Allstars Mix Rock and Blues Karen Whichard Staff Writer The clean, driving southern rock and blues of the North Mississippi Allstars’ debut CD, Shake Hands With Shorty, defines one of the best new albums this year. The trio, fueled by two sons of leg- endary blues producer and musician Jim Dickinson, suc cessfully com bines both southern rock and blues in a way not seen since the §| CD Review North Mississippi Allstars Shake Hands With Shorty ffff Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Shake Hands With Shorty is an ener getic album heartily centered on both the electric slide and steel guitars, tied together by brilliant bass and drum lines. The album breaks out into an incred ible jam on the very first track, “Shake ‘em on Down,” and refuses to slow down. A slap-bass introduction and throaty vocals creates the most intense song on the album, “Goin’ Down South.” The guitar jam is the heart of the song, and thankfully the band does not cut the song too short for the purposes of the studio. In an album full of highlights, “Skinny Woman” is one of the most impressive tracks. The song has a raw sound, providing a glimpse into the talent of the band during a live performance. The delicate line of the harmony of the guitar and drum solo sets the jam on this song apart from the rest of the album’s guitar-based material. 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The constant, driving tempo creates a sound that is slightly monotonous, although the alternating steel and elec tric slide guitars help change the rou tine. The most refreshing track is “K.C. Jones (On the Road Again),” which offers the only real tempo change on the album. The tune begins with half-spoken, half-sung lyrics that are paired master fully with brilliant acoustic guitar pick ing. A light, playful piano line is eventu- Charge By Phone: (336) 8521100, (336) 722)-6400, (910) 223-2900 Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, Drug Emporium, Hecht's, and the Pavilion Box Office Monday-Friday 10am-spm, two hours prior to all events & two hours at each on-sale All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. A service charge is added to each ticket price. All events are rain or shine Patrons with hearing disabilities call TDD 1-800-755-6244 For more info CALL THE ALLTEL CONCERT LINE: 919-831-6666 Brought to you by SFX: Thursday, June 15, 2000 ally layered in, breaking the guitar-dri ven sound that dominates the rest of the album. Shake Hands With Shorty is an eclec tic collection of blues, southern rock and even gospel. The instrumentation is masterful, and the harmonization of the vocals is well done. The fresh yet traditional sound of the album offers an intriguing look into a band that is undoubtedly going to improve with each project. The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached atartsdesk@unc.edu. poleci susan monaco bisou2 v reasonably priced jane doe tessuto juicy icon 7
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