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Two-Faced Punk [2]
With the punk-rock-infused Vans Warped Tour making the rounds, traditionalists want to know: Can you still really be an anti-authority punk when you've got corporate sponsorship?
— John Sewell, METRO PULSE
 
They Lost My Grandmother's Brain [3]
One lover of the grape interviews another - one who writes songs and plays music.
— Ken Lieck, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 

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Pet Sounds [4]
A 15-minute phone interview with the Beach Boys visionary Brian Wilson.
— Greg Beets, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
No Trux Stop Ahead [6]
Royal Trux cancels its summer tour.
— Brian Mock, TUCSON WEEKLY
 

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Shafted [5]
The baddest "theme from" ever.
— Alex Pappademas, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
 
Smoked Out [7]
Three 6 Mafia's latest may be the biggest record out of Memphis in years, but is it all good?
— Chris Herrington, MEMPHIS FLYER
 
Now What? [10]
If you go gaga over the sultry smoothness of a symphonic glissando, just wait till you experience our transitions to cool and useful music links on the Web.
— WEEKLY WIRE
 

ow that the Lollapalooza Festival is no more than a flannel-encrusted memory, the Vans Warped Tour has filled the void as the biggest and best alternative rock showcase, a make-or-break opportunity for bands and products to come in contact with their target audience.

After almost 40 years and millions of albums, Brian Wilson's inimitable combination of AM radio melodies and sun-warmed harmonies are deeply engrained in popular culture.

The "Theme from Shaft" is a great soundtrack song and a great piece of modern folk-hero mythology, and the new album's rich in cool midsummer singles.

Plus, Austin's Holy Charlie, the Royal Trux go off-road, and more.

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Boston Phoenix CD Reviews [8]

• Bon Jovi
• Stacey Earle
• Patato
• Christy McWilson
• MXPX
• Joe Ely
• Harold Farberman/London Symphony Orchestra
• The Dandy Warhols

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