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The Clackamas Print October 30, 2002 Concert-goers face difficult decision Photo Editor I have this problem, and maybe you’ll be able to help. You see, on Nov.6, in the great city of Portland, three of what could be the year’s best concerts are happening simultane ously. These concerts being Ben Folds at the Crystal Ballroom, Low at the Aladdin, and The Dismemberment Plan at the Hollywood Theatre. INTERNET PHOTO Ben Folds may have lost his five, but he’s still sure to put on a good show. If you have heard any two of these bands, you can understand my dilemma. It just so happens that The Dismemberment Plan and Ben Folds (at least with his five) are on my top ten list, even top five at times. Low hasn’t made it that far yet, but to their I have seen Ben Folds twice, once sound, it is for the most part credit, if I had their albums, it would with Ben Folds Five, the other with pretty mellow pop/rock, with n’t be long until that were no longer his solo band. Nothing can compare some ambient vibes. Hayden true. But I do have several mp3s, and to Ben Folds Five, no matter how and Yo La Tengo come to acquaintances have told me how hard the former front man tries to mind. Low is approaching amazing they are live, so I can vouch capitalize on it. To quote the man the 10-year mark as a band, for their greatness. Now, I’m not himself, “You were not the same and could possibly not be omnipresent, nor am I even tri-pres- after that.” And for $20,1 don’t want around for much longer, and ent, a fact which sadly prevents me to have to endure 45 minutes or more it would be wise to see them from attending all three. I must of Duncan Sheik. while there’s still a chance. Arguments against: As I choose! So here I present pros and But if you actually have $20 INTERNET PHOTO cons for attending each concert. (unlike me) and like Duncan Sheik, said before, I don’t know too Perhaps then I can decide which by all means, go to this concert. much about Low. I do like Low’s unique brand of ambient show to go to, and persuade you to Low: Arguments for: I love new knowing the music before I pop has been, and will be, an attend one as well. experiences, and this would be one see a band, so I can compare indie-rock staple for years. Ben Folds Five: Arguments for: I for me. Low is classic, and I really recordings with live per have seen Ben Folds twice, once dig the songs I have heard. If you are formances. The money issue also fig hell, I’ll just say it: Weezer. Except with Ben Folds Five, the other with unfamiliar with this three piece’s ures into the equation, at $12.50 with drum machines, samplers and his solo band. Both advance. That’s not a bad keyboards, used in such a unique were simply amazing, price, but a guy with $15.86 way that only the Plan can. Their lat two of my top ten con in the bank must be scrupu est album, Change, is most definitely certs ever, up there on my top-ten. Also, the tickets are lous about his expenses. $8 and they are headlining, which among Radiohead, The Dismemberment Plan: Cornelius, and Cake. Arguments for: When they could mean a longer set. Nothing can beat his Arguments against: The band is supported Death Cab For stage presence, talent Cutie earlier this year, just breaking, and will undoubtedly and all-around amaz everyone in the crowd knew be touring for years to come. This ing showmanship. His who should have been head chance is only one of potentially bands totally rip. Plus, lining. The Plan put on one many in the future. I’ve never been to the two times I have of the most amazing shows a show at the Hollywood Theatre, so seen him have been at ever (another top-fiver). it could be a lame venue. the Roseland, a less- Okay, so I lied. I don’t have a Their music is progressive than desirable venue and played extremely well. problem, because I decided on the when compared with They started as quite the Dismemberment Plan weeks ago. The Crystal Ballroom, But you can see where I’m coming INTERNET PHOTO experimental hardcore band Which is spacious and a few years back, but have from. If you like music, and I think almost always has great Washington D.C.’s The Dismemberment Plan come light years since then. you do, it would be in your best inter has been breaking ground since 1993 and will Now their sound is more est to attend any of these shows. sound. Arguments against: play the Hollywood Theatre on Nov. 6. like Fugazi, mixed with, um, You’ll thank me later. CD pick of the week Sports Editor On the heels of their doable-pt^ mum debut disc “No Name Face^“ Lifehouse is back with another win ner tn “Stanley i^nibfàlfi.l’: Now before this goes any farther, some people may be wondering who tin's “Ufehœse” band really is. So to clear up any confusion,', just think back to the most played radio song of 2001. a happy little number called “Hanging :'By:a:::Moniemi’’Nt^/if- you have never heard this song before, I encourage you to crawl back to the rock you’ve been living under. x ' ' - The upbeat sound of “Ranging By a Moment” was what really put Lifehouse on the radar screens <rf music firns around And now with ’"Stanley ClimbfaH," Lifehouse has proven to bo much mom than. Aone*: or two-hitwonder. From the opening song “Spin.” to thé acoustic æid mellow bonus track* “Sky is Failing,” Lifehouse takes the listener on a ride that explores much more $&t tho$t' bands would dare- Sow standout tracks cm this ext include, but are certainly not limited to, “Anchor,* "Wash” and “Take Me Away?" While thé majority of ithe meanings of Lifehonss’s songs ate wide open to n&iBt^tad^ many deal with issties of faith, letting go and finding yourself. Rather than just scratching the surfece of a song, Lifehouse has die tendency to go far beyond the superficial and begins to explore the unknown. A perfect eomphin6h£, to the scrateh-your-head lyrics is Jason Wade’s incredible lead vocals. At a mete 22 years of age, he has shown amazing talent and depth in both hts singing and songwriting abilities that by far outshine his peers. One major change between hts sound in rids c.d. and the one prior is the fact that he somehow managed to make the words mote difficult to decipher. Tty to imagine somebody singing with a mouthful of saltine crackers: in some songs it is completely impossible to know for certain what Wade is say ing without looking at the words punted in the finer notes. But that intrigue only adds to the appeal of this album./.' r ' One thing that should be noted about “Stanley Climbfall” is the fact that this Cai sounds like nothing else oht there. With the help of Wade’s amazing vocals (he is also quite a fiend on gaiter), the deep, deep lyrics and the edgy, haunting music that pco m IS On Campus: Tonight - Authors’ Night 7 p.m. Gregory Forum Today, Nov. 6 - Chrysalis: Women Writers 2 p.m. Clairmont Hall Nov. 7 - Lunch & Learn: The Feng Shui Way 1 p.m. Gregory Forum Nov. 14-16 - Mainstage Play “Crimes of the Heart" 7:30 p.m. McLoughlin Theatre I n g Nov. 22 - Vocal Jazz Night 7:30 p.m. Gregory Forum Off Campus: Tonight - Ryan Adams Roseland Theater Oct. 31 - Thrice B Complex Attend the: Portland Law School Fair November 12, 2002, from 10a.m.-2p.m.-free admission PSU Ballroom 3rd floor SMC (1825 SW Broadway, Portland) Questions? 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