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...21st century, the Internet has opened up the world to itself. In the distant past--say, three years ago--global-music fans had to wait for a record label to decide whether to distribute a foreign artist in their country. South African diva Brenda Fassie's last three CDs weren't picked up by American distributors, despite the fact that they were best sellers in Africa. Today, Internet file-sharing services allow users to listen to whatever they want, anywhere they choose, anytime they please. (And Fassie's Stateside appeal is recognized by some: Banana Republic plays her song Vuli...
RECORDED BOOK Remembrance of Things Past. "I am more than halfway through the 36 CDs. Brilliantly read and acted by the English actor Neville Jason...
...fire-hydrant-shaped funny man of "High Fidelity," "Saving Silverman" and the upcoming "Shallow Hal," in which he co-stars with Gwyneth Paltrow; and the first American release from Russell Crowe's classic-rock band 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, "Bastard Life or Clarity" (Artemis). Of these three CDs, one might hold out the highest hopes for Thornton's. According to his official bio, he has been playing in bands as a drummer, guitarist and a singer since he was nine years old, more than twenty-five years before his screen debut. Black, by contrast, reportedly learned to play guitar...
Many ordinary-folk consumers regard all of these cyberspace reviewers fraternally, as ordinary-folk consumer guides. The pros can seem too enthusiastic about mainstream product. Or maybe not enthusiastic enough--too removed from the workaday world of folks who pay for their own movie tickets or CDs. Browsers at Amazon or Epinions, who can vote on the usefulness of any review, have made minor celebrities of some regular reviewers, at least at those websites. Even JoeytheFilmGeek has registered more than 11,675 hits. "It's that community I like; you're sharing ideas with all kinds of people across...
...Aaliyah" the album, was one of the best CDs released this year. Aaliyah, the actual person, although charming, smart and sophisticated, was one of my worst, least-revealing interviews. But make no mistake: Aaliyah was one of the most accomplished, most interesting young vocalists around. Her reticence was actually part of her allure, what drew listeners to her. Aaliyah lived in New York City, but she wasn't really comfortable bringing journalists to her place. So we met, a few months ago, in a Manhattan hotel room. Reporters generally hate hotel room interviews. There's generally nothing to say about...