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Tuesday, M Hday, July 3, 2001 kef sr Gibbons* the bank. “Mt| een a very n nted and who has ead ot respect in i whose held insistent witl instant classic don't buy it B = a cut above C = average F = burn in effigy gations wetttl Original Morion ckfortheresidl Picture Soundtrack me, the quiet j Moulin Rouge eet where Gi Interscope Records ; Salt Lake suti ■V truly original, yet entirely ew what was Bier-filled soundtrack accom- leighbor Susrmies Baz Luhrmann’s jolting omethingfin: niis ical on acid. Nicole Kid- ust didn’t wa’Bn and Ewan McGregor lend ood to be take»ir vocals to a majority of the muse.” Beks and are accompanied by irst started w;Mists such as David Bowie, early a year as Bek and Fatboy Slim. The ther neighbonB°r-played hut well-produced ^out parties tBnake of “Lady Marmalade” 3use, which : Wy be the one of the hottest i long, gatedi 3011 gs of2001, but it is far from ors said the die best track on the album, lead quiet durJBMcGregor showcases a Mging talent that many film , Btors cannot boast. On the 'ere he wd^ “Your Song,” he wins over mg in this Kidman in the film and rvative i od and consem . and he 7 this kim on the tide. — SgtOarrai ke City sfrfioft a quiet me lived tb is often speitK® dubs, whereW with beauhiii® 1. Then, som® .m. closingtiM en come screttt joined by opera singer Alessan dro Safina on background vo cals. However, he is more stun ning in die pop music melting pot, “Elephant Love Medley,” which features cuts from the songs “All You Need Is Love,” “I Will Always Love You” and mainy more. Kidman joins him on diis track, resulting in one of die movie’s funniest moments. Surprisingly, Kidman does a fine job as the Moulin Rouge courtesan Satine in her rendition of “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.” During this performance of “Sparkling Diamonds,” she sings the famous hook from Madonna’s “Material Girl,” again adding a touch of hu mor to this tragic love story. The one song that should have been left off of dais odier- wise fun soundtrack is the Va leria rendition of “Rhythm of the Night.” The Diane War ren dance tune should have been left in the ’80s. Hie movie and soundtrack's one original song, “Come What May,” is a testimony of love by Kidman and McGre gor that is destined to be nom inated for best original song come Oscar time. The big question is, will die couple sing it for the March telecast? (Grade: B+) —JeffKempf Missy Elliott Miss E ... So Addictive Elektra Records The unique, infamous, often replicated but never duplicated Missy Elliott comes out strong in her long-awaited third al bum, Miss E ... So Addictive. She teams up with producers Timbaland, Bink & Nisan Stewart and Dante Nolan to generate innovative beats and eccentric rhymes to show the future of hip-hop. The first single, chart topper “Get Ur Freak On,” provided the hip-hop scene with a new style. She fused the sounds of jungle music and hip-hop to ander Lane, b ill up, and jj# bikinissomeo® hors said, ties said at leasiti ■ s was organize; that supplies nd fire breathe! -es, a type of p® increasingly F •ell-off profess 35. well known i attendance at ere heavily in lub Drugs." arrest report. 1 such as Ecstasy ad methamphet “heavily in pi® COITVS HUM! STATIONS #1 CANOE CLUE SC’S REVR© 9C'S Mi l NT M VSN ■ VI I I ■ VI \ 8 PM TIL LCNCNECr* CLCSt LYWOOD ft vtimes call 7C* y. 30 Q E. 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To charge by VLti lerican Express, call 8*- ' fexas Avenue @ Southwest Pkwy, (Next to 4.0 & Go) 694-0018 construct an original song that left fans wanting more. Elliott is well known for col laborating with other hip-hop artists on her albums. On this album,.guest appearances in clude Jay-Z, Eve, Ludacris and Da Brat. On the track, “Take Away,” Elliot does a duet with R&B artist, Ginuwine. This shows that Elliot does not only rap; she can sing too. With every track, one gets a different flavor of music. “Old School Joint” is definitely a track that stands out. Again, she shows her vocal talents on this track. The beat can make one want to groove their way down the Soul Train line. “Lick Shots” can influence one to go to the bar, take a couple of shots and head to the dance floor. Without a doubt, the track is definitely one of those songs where peo ple scream out, “Hey! That’s my jam!” Although her lyrics may be outlandish, her beats are origi nal and appealing. She is an in novator of imaginative music. Elliot has shown that her style gets better with age. (Grade: B) — Dim R/m/os Travis The Invisible Band Epic Records Many listeners recognize the tune of Travis’ first hit single “Sing.” While it has received plenty of airplay, Travis will be lucky if they get any airplay with the other tracks from their album, The Invisible Band. In “Sing,” Travis brings to gether the sounds of Coldplay and The Verve and, in the process, creates a hit. Howev er, the band uses the same for mula in every one of their songs and is unlikely to find the same success for its other tracks. “Dear Diary” sounds as mopey and cheesy as the title suggests, with lyrics like “Dear Diary, What is wrong with me?” The following tracks continue the same “Woe is me” theme with more whining, weak rhymes and girly moans. Every song is reminiscent of childhood lulla bies as the sounds of chimes, bells and tambourines accompany lyrics that advise listeners, “It’s all right. Just follow the light, and don’t be afraid of the dark.” The last track, “The Hump- ty Dumpty Love Song,” features the lead singer bemoaning that his heart cannot be put back to gether again by “all the king’s horses and all the king’s men.” The band’s Limited Edition CD includes two bonus tracks, but who cares when both tracks sound exactly like the previous twelve. The CD has one redeeming quality; It is guaranteed to put any tired student fast asleep. (Grade: D) — Lizette Resendez People in the News Denise Rich signs book, song deal NEW YORK (AP) — Denise Rich, the socialite songwriter whose fugitive ex-husband received a pres idential pardon this year, has signed a deal to produce a book and a song, both titled "Pardon Me!" in the book. Rich will tell the story of her marriage to billionaire Marc Rich, who fled the United States just before federal prosecutors brought charges against him for alleged tax fraud, racketeering and trading with the enemy, according to a statement released by Capital Books International of Sterling, Va. She also will tell all about her relationship with former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and the ensuing investiga tion of the pardon Marc Rich received, the statement said. , McTiernan will delay Ro Herbal I LOS ANGELES (AP) — John McTiernan's remake of Rollerball will roll into the aters later than expected. The movie was supposed to hit theaters on Aug. 1 7, but now is scheduled for re lease in the first quarter of 2002, The Hollywood Re porter and Variety reported Monday. ► MGM's new president of theatrical marketing and distribution, Robert Levin, said delaying Rollerball's re lease will give him a chance to capitalize on what he de scribed as the film's "great potential." DON'T MISS OUT! July 23-27 Ages 8-12 meet from Sam to 1 Oam. Ages 13-17 meet from 1 Oam to noon. COST: $75 per camper. Space limited to first 20 golfers in each group. This clinic will cover all aspects of golf including: • Full Swing . • Chipping • Putting • Trouble shots • Rules • Etiquette Registration forms are available at the Texas A&M Golf: Course Pro Shop or by calling 845-1723.