Sophie Says Sooth (2002.09.02): "Avoid graduation at all possible costs. This may sound crazy now, but by the time you're out of school for a year you'll know exactly what I'm talking about and you'll really start to miss caring about back-to-school sales. Enjoy this time while you can."

Sophie Says Sooth (2002.08.26): "When you call your children unexpectedly, do not express concern if they were out until 4, 5 or 6 AM. They are now the masters of their own bedtimes. If someone of the opposite sex answers the telephone at 7 AM on a Sunday, say nothing."

Sophie Says Sooth (2002.08.19): "It was once required that ten witnesses be present at a marriage ceremony to outsmart jealous demons. (I don't know who really thought this would work but let's play along for the sake of the story.) Bridesmaids dressed similarly to the bride and groomsmen's attire resembled the groom's in an attempt to confuse the spirits who wanted to harm the couple."


Silverchair / Diorama: "Musically, it is one of the best of the year. Rich orchestrations sweep across beautifully arranged songs, a feat quite remarkable for a band unaccustomed to such complex string and horn work. This is due, in part, to help from the legendary Van Dyke Parks, whose resume boasts such names as U2 and the Beach Boys."

Miniviews 2002.08.02: "While reining his noodling tendencies way in for the two Guided By Voices records released by TVT, his side projects exploded. The Fading Captain series, home to numerous collaborations and throw-away 7" singles, has probably had a release or three just since you started reading this piece."

Miniviews 2002.07.28: "If John Lennon and Yoko Ono had been in little-known power pop bands, then decided to do a record together with John's brother and a pseudonymous drummer for a Spanish label you've never heard of, Double Fantasy would've sounded a lot like Sound It Out."


San Diego Comic-con 2002: Part 1: "A lot of it sounded like standard conspiracy theory bullshit; I would like to believe him about the income taxes, though. Apparently it has something to do with the improper ratification of the 16th Amendment and taxing our privilege of earning money."

"Glamour Hose": A 14-piece photographic series from Natalie Meyer


"Pixel Worship": A new short narrative work from Aaron Veenstra





2002/06/21

Another new Fast Lane today, in which I ruminate on Greens and possibilities. Read it to find out why Entertainment Weekly named me their It Cheery Bastard for 2002.
posted at 16:18


2002/06/20

Jesse Baker's third Essential X-Men review is up and you'll never guess what happens! I mean, really, you won't; chances are you haven't read the book and what are you, some kind of psychic? Please.
posted at 09:44


2002/06/18

The 90's were not kind to David Bowie. Barring the hit-making assistance of Trent Reznor on "I'm Afraid of Americans," he was unable to muster the critical acclaim of his 70's work or the commercial power he maintained through the 80's. The conventional wisdom mostly wrote off his last three records -- Outside, Earthling and hours... -- as Bowie not quite going through the motions. On his new release, Heathen, things seem to be looking up.

Perhaps not surprisingly, the highlights of the album come on covers of the Pixies' "Cactus" (4.0MB) and the Legendary Stardust Cowboy's "I Took a Trip on a Gemini Spaceship." Hopefully this album marks the first time that Bowie, his critics and his fans all realize that Ziggy II won't happen and are able to move on.
posted at 18:29



2002/06/17

The longest day of the year is coming up this Friday and I think we all know what that means: shooting sprees! Of course, it's kind of a bummer to get thrown in jail for the rest of your life after a summer solstice spree, so Sophie's here to help you out with that.
posted at 09:16


2002/06/16

Ladies and gentlemen, the Dancing Parakeet Page.
posted at 13:12


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