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Grassroots mediocracy in Matin's latest

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 10/12/2004

There's a new guy on the grass-roots scene. But while Todd Martin's vying to become the next John Mayer, he falls short in charm and distinctiveness.The Philadelphia native's new album, How Is It That I'm Alone, follows his 2003 demo release, Visions and his live record Live From My Hometown, a product of his growing support group.Although his album can be lyrically strong-and even poetic at times-Martin's mediocre vocals and muddled melodies may prevent listeners from truly appreciating his sound.

CD REVIEW: McLachlan leaves listeners blissful in her 'Afterglow'

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 03/16/2004

After six years in obscurity, Sarah McLachlan is finally back in the sun with a new album called Afterglow.

Twisted' is mystery fun

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 03/02/2004

Twisted may be an understatement. The thrills keep coming as the viewer is thrust into a highly engaging murder case that becomes all too personal for its detective.

Mona Lisa' doesn't really crack a smile for this flick

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 01/20/2004

The film Mona Lisa Smile is a portrait of human suffering behind the artificial blissfulness and empty dreams to which the women of 1953 felt they were constrained.

Wilshire not enough to satisfy hunger

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 11/11/2003

Wilshire'New Universe'On Columbia Records Grade: B-I was interested in what Wilshire, newly signed to Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment, had to offer with their album "New Universe." Although an unfamiliar musical duo to most, Micah and Lori Wilshire made a previous attempt to jump into the folky kind of pop musical genre with Rocketown Records in 1998.

No letdown here

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 09/23/2003

Switchfoot"The Beautiful Letdown"Columbia/Red InkGrade: ABottom Line:Contrary to the title, you'll find no letdowns anywhere on this album.

Learning to feel 'Lucky'

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 08/26/2003

Ironically titled "Lucky," Alice Sebold's, author of the bestseller "The Lovely Bones," newest novel is a remarkable memoir of the obstacles she faced as a result of being raped by a stranger in her freshman year at Syracuse University.

Performance art redefined with Latex

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 04/01/2003

It's come and gone again - the annual event that so many Brandeis students look forward to. Liquid Latex is uniquely exclusive to Brandeis and continues to spark interest among the student population.

Re-examining the 'reality' behind reality television

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 01/28/2003

It's here again -- a whole new slew of reality television shows, each one just begging to spark public interest.

Another pre-'Maid' Hollywood romance

by Lindsay Pfeffer | 01/14/2003

"Maid in Manhattan" is like a spoonful of the old medicine -- the kind that goes down without much of an aftertaste.

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