Why Tim Burton is a talentless hack… - posted by Ben Varkentine on December 05, 2003 16:19

Striptease became stripping when all the tease was taken out of it, but a new book remembers a time in America when strippers could be nearly as legitimate as singers or comedians. Ben Varkentine found his curiosity, peeked.

Passionoia (One Little Indian). Review by Ben Varkentine.

“LA Song” soul-rocker Beth Hart took a tumble a few years ago; she’s now resurfaced with a remarkably powerful new CD, Leave The Light On. Steve Stav takes turns on the couch with the singer-songwriter in a revealing – and therapeutic – interview.

Gem of Masochism (Three One G). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Storm the Studio R.M.X.S. (Tino Corp.). Review by Stein Haukland.

Archikulture Digest :: Number 38: Holiday Doldrums Edition :: Thursday, December 4th, 2003

Monk In Paris: Live At The Olympia (Thelonious/Hyena). Review by Ben in Seattle.

Wellwater Conspiracy (Megaforce). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Like Hearts Swelling (Constellation). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Ink 19 Update - posted by Ben Varkentine on December 04, 2003 10:48

Lovin’ Molly - posted by Ben Varkentine on December 04, 2003 10:22

Shelf Life - posted by Ben Varkentine on December 04, 2003 10:07

Nine Days went from having a Top Ten smash hit to having no record deal in the space of two short years. But as Andrew Ellis found out, the band’s front man John Hampson doesn’t spend too much time wallowing in the past - he’s too busy making music.

Evolution Of Energy (Geffen/Interscope). Review by Mary Ellen Gustafson.

Perfumed Letter (Paste). Review by Sean Slone.

Ink 19 Update - posted by Ben Varkentine on December 03, 2003 12:16

I Give You Canoe! (Amazing Grease). Review by Kurt Channing.

The hell? - posted by Ben Varkentine on December 03, 2003 11:40

Earthquake Glue (Matador). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.