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-( ENTERTAINMENT BATTALION Tuesday, February 24, 2004 ))) FEEL THE sic Review V 2.002 Cold Mountain - Original Soundtrack” Sony Music Soundtrax too often, a soundtrack is released for a oviein which the music has nothing to do with e film by which it was inspired. From the first ickof“Cold Mountain,” listeners will realize eyare in for a rare treat as the music manages to it only transport listeners back to the film, but pandsand enriches the overall experience. The movie is an epic tale of love and loss set ring the final years of the Civil War. The album attires a top-notch collection of contemporary usicians from varying genres. T-Bone Burnett, e Grammy-winning producer known for his orkonthe “0 Brother, Where Art Thou?” sound- Kk,produces the album. Much like the previous album, the music on Hold Mountain” consists of soulful bluegrass nisic, or more precisely, the Appalachian-inflect- 1 traditional folk music that would latef grow M bluegrass. The album begins with a mournful song of ope, "Wayfaring Stranger.” The oxymoronic aiureofthe song fits in with the poignant per- mnance by Jack White of the White Stripes, losdyknown for his catchy punk anthems. White ms in powerful vocals that seem to harmonize long with the various string instruments used, ie also contributes four other tracks, ranging ran the foot stomping “Christmas Time Will bon Be Over” to the pleasantly romantic “Never irAway.” Alison Krauss contributes two excellent tunes, ich written by different talented musicians who ive strayed from their conventional musical tyles. The Elvis Costello-penned “The Scarlet Me''features the soft crooning of Krauss accom- anied by piano. Much like a lullaby, the song itatures great harmonizing. Sting writes and accompanies Krauss on “You ! Be My Ain True Love.” Without departing tacally from the previous song’s style, “True Lose" manages to offer a harsher ballad. Heavy k of a cello helps to create an epic tone that par- lelsthe song’s somber message of the search for among war. TmErikson, Riley Baugus and Tim O’Brien in in the moving “I Wish My Baby Was Bom.” the powerful vocals to the blend of the fid dle, ihe song manages to convey the depression ilialplagues the singer. The album track listing manages to convey a mpte. whole work. Following the vocally- wso/igsare four haunting tracks form Gabriel ted Utilizing an orchestra, Yared composes ie\eraibeautiful themes for the movie. From the peaceful tranquility that Yared’s themes, listeners ie then shocked back into a stupor with the last tack, "Idumea,” from the Sacred Harp Singers at liberty Church. The powerful a cappella track features an incredible ferocity of vojces singing in istrange tribal rhythm that manages to both sound clustered and messy and harmonize in a strange and wonderful way. “The Cold Mountain” soundtrack may easily be compared with the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack, and it is very similar in nature. While the earlier album was a charming collection of whimsical folk music, “Cold Mountain” is haunt ing and epic, creating a feeling of oppression and hope at the same time. From White’s amazing diversity in talent to the pleasant fiddle work, the CD features a wide collection of music that is sure to quench any folk music lover’s taste. - Robert Saucedo Music Review V 2.002 _ 0X Incubus “A Crow Left of the Murder” Epic Records <D O O O O Where does one draw the line between flashing her right breast in front of a large portion of the human population and making music that matters? The razor-thin fence between bubble-gum star dom and powerful music-making is one that is dif ficult to prance, but Incubus may well be standing strong right in the middle with an insanely large following and underground appeal... without all the Hashing. “A Crow Left of the Murder,” Incubus’ fifth release, holds many of the trademark elements of the band while pushing the envelope to the next level of music-making creativity. * More political than the band’s other efforts, their first single, “Megalomaniac,” is a searing political song probably about our country’s leadership that goes: “Hey megalomaniac/ You’re not Jesus/ Special, as you know yourself, maniac/ Step down.” This is not the only risky tune on the album. Many of the songs are filled with themes of American society. The song “Talk shows on mute” compares humans' television-filled lives to that of George Orwell’s classic novel "1984.” “Sick, Sad Little World” is also a musically amazing song. Fans of Incubus’ love-drenched ditties will find that they make quite a statement with their poetic lyrics. “Southern Girl” has some great verses which say: “We’ll try each other on to see if we fit and with our roots, become a tree/ To shade what we make, under it.” Lead vocalist Brandon Boyd's voice has leapt up a notch on this album. Already crowned as one of the premiere voices in rock music, Boyd extends his range, and his musicianship shines through as he sings in upper registers. Incubus has evolved to become an even more mature and seasoned band. Its new album should not disappoint fans and will win over many listen ers who were not convinced of their legitimate musicianship. Enjoy this album. It’s very tasty. 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