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Johnny Cash's band plays his legendary songs tonight
By DAVID LOW | Nov. 7, 2007Talking to Bob Wootton is almost like communicating with a ghost.
The Avenue
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Jay-Z's new album goes back to roots
By ADRIAN RUHI | Nov. 7, 2007Jay-Z may have left the Brooklyn underworld more than a decade ago to establish himself as one of the most successful figures in the music industry, but that didn't stop him from revisiting his dark past on "American Gangster," his 10th studio album in 12 years. Inspired by the Ridley Scott film of the same name, Jay-Z weaves tales of a young drug dealer over 70s soul beats to mixed, but mostly positive, results.
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LIFESTYLE
Overheard in Gainesville
Nov. 7, 2007Maybe during the break after this class
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New Guitar Hero delivers more rock, less cord
By ADRIAN RUHI | Oct. 31, 2007It was hard trying to be a rock star while tethered four feet from the TV and Playstation 2.
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Realistic graphics make new Call of Duty game come to life
By RYAN LEVICK | Oct. 31, 2007It used to be that everyone's favorite pixilated plumber, Mario, was on the cutting edge of graphical power.
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MOVIES AND TV
Wes Anderson's latest coming-of-age movie shows his growth, too
By AARON SWAN | Oct. 31, 2007Judging from his films, the coming-of-age story seems to be Wes Anderson's favorite genre. At the end of every one of his films, at least one of the protagonists has arrived at some enlightened state of maturity, and this nirvana is usually acknowledged by a sentimental slow-motion shot accompanied by heartfelt music.
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'American Gangster' will make audiences root for bad and good guys
By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Oct. 31, 2007Take a good look at the poster for "Scarface" with that famous black-and-white image of Al Pacino. Now imagine Denzel Washington in the place of Pacino (he even holds a pistol in the same hand) and plop Russell Crowe behind him for good measure, and you have the poster for Ridley Scott's new film, "American Gangster," which was surely no accident.
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For really great sex, think outside the box
By PAIGE USYK | Oct. 31, 2007Hate to break the news to you, but better sex is not going to happen just because it's harder, faster or longer (though I'll admit, those don't hurt).
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If you want great sex, say 'no' to fake O's
By PAIGE USYK | Oct. 24, 2007I have only a few rules when it comes to sex and relationships. But the one that I view as my golden rule, that I treasure and adhere to religiously, that is my number one tip for both men and women having lackluster sex, is this: Never fake an orgasm.
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Battle of the (video-game) bands: Guitar Hero III vs. Rock Band
By RYAN LEVICK | Oct. 24, 2007I love rock 'n' roll.
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N.C. hip-hop duo Little Brother, sans one member, releases new album
By ADRIAN RUHI | Oct. 24, 2007Little Brother - GetBack
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Indie rockers Nada Surf play on campus tonight for free
By LANE NIESET | Oct. 24, 2007After more than 10 years as a band, the world of Nada Surf has remained constant.
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Best of The Fest: Gainesville's annual music festivus for the rest of us
By BETH ROMANIK | Oct. 24, 2007If it seems as though there are a lot more bearded, PBR-chugging 20-somethings in tight jeans roaming Gainesville today than usual, it's not your imagination.
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Yea yeah, Matt & Kim's concerts are more like parties
By BETH ROMANIK | Oct. 24, 2007Nowadays, it seems too many bands have fights and power struggles, too many albums are seen as status symbols and too many shows are treated as recitals.
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Music for what it's worth
By ADRIAN RUHI | Oct. 17, 2007What is the monetary value of music? How much are you willing to pay?
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Portugal. The Man's show last week an eclectic performance
By DAVID THOMAS | Oct. 17, 2007In promotion of a new album, Alaskan indie-rock band Portugal. The Man played at Common Grounds Friday night.
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Local band's first music video a wrap
By PAIGE WILSON | Oct. 17, 2007With a major local fan base and big shows such as Warped Tour and Gator Growl under its belt, the only thing Gainesville-based band Ten 13 Concept hadn't done yet was make a music video.
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SEX
If a 24/7 relationship is too much, consider this
By CEDRIC HARRIS | Oct. 17, 2007Ah, the eight-to-eight. It's a date, a guaranteed hook-up and a secret friend all rolled into one.
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MOVIES AND TV
New 'Elizabeth' film a royal disappointment
By MARK KEREMEDJIEV | Oct. 17, 2007"Elizabeth: The Golden Age" was like a long walk in the park.
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LIFESTYLE
New UF library online only
By RYAN LEVICK | Oct. 17, 2007Some days, you just don't want to get out of your jammies.
