Epinions Recent Reviews for elemnt97

Sound of Water II

Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:00:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - When Saint Etienne released their album Sound of Water last year, critics and fans alike viewed it as a departure for the historically disco-esque band. The departure was so complete, that many of SOW's songs lacked much of the pop...

You Don't Exist

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:20:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - My particular fascination with astrophysics and biology has its roots, I think, in the same place as most people - I want to know where I come from and why I am here. There are any number of theories that humans have created over the eons to answer these...

Hiking the Lost Coast Trail

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:18:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Hiking the Lost Coast National Recreation Trail in the King Range park is an experience not to be missed for any serious backpacker with some time to spend in Northern California. At a good clip, the trail can be done in three days, or you can take as...

Examined, Deconstructed, Shipped Across the Atlantic

Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:24:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - They say that when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So when I was in Brussels, eating in alleyway restaurants that oozed charm and prepared cheap, amazing meals seemed to be the thing to do. Even in Paris, I don't believe I found such an inviting and...

Of A Man And France

Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:55:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Stacey Schiff's biography of Antonie de Saint-Exupery, the author of The Little Prince among others, is a well balanced work that while at times is windy, does provide insight into the culture of France that may be missing from many American...

Yet Another Review of Boalt By Yet Another Boaltie

Wed, 9 Aug 2000 13:18:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Law School is still Law School, and for that reason alone Boalt has some knocks against right from the start. However, given what it has to work with, Boalt does a great job and there is certainly no better deal for your money in the law school game.
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Aussie Loveliness

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:29:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - I am convinced the two loveliest things in this world are Australians and San Francisco's Darla Records label. The two find a nexus of spirit with the release of this 10" EP/CD by The Cats Miaow, The Long Goodbye.

The record is...

The New Seattle Sound

Fri, 30 Jun 2000 17:34:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - For those of us who were battling through the nausea of high school in the early 90s, nothing could fill your angst-ridden soul with as much pleasure as Nirvana, Alice in Chains, or Pearl Jam (this is the case if you were on the classic rock side of the...

You Can't Yuppify Everything

Mon, 26 Jun 2000 17:18:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Spanish food, specifically tapas, are always best served in an authentic environment, preferably something that you might find in Spain, and not a Bladerunner-esque future. The SOMA's Thirsty Bear in many ways reflects many things that are truly evil...

Kinsale

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 16:49:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Cork city is somewhat inland from the coastline, making a day trip to the south of the city necessary in order to catch a glimpse of the sea. If you've got some extra time in Cork, want to see the ocean and grab a good meal in a restaurant, then the...

Malibu & Malibu Canyon

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21:32:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - The best thing about Malibu is its proximity to LA. You can explore the mountains, beach and do a little bit of overpriced shopping in a relaxed environment that is more reminiscent of Monterey or Santa Cruz than it is of Hollywood. But the Hollywood...

A Departure

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 16:32:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Expecting the usual from Saint Etienne when I picked up their new album Sound of Water, I was surprised to hear a minimalist, neu-experimental sound from my favorite British poppers. At first, I was dismayed, and almost angry; but Sound of...

Damn Good Eatin'

Fri, 26 May 2000 19:54:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - The best thing about Versailles is that you think the food is going to suck, but then it turns out to be great. In a city so obsessed with image and style, this restaurant offers the true hole-in-the-wall experience, dodging convention in Los Angeles...

Ozomatli: Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)

Mon, 1 May 2000 13:57:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Watching Ozomatli perform in person makes one understand fairly well what all the hype is about. It may also explain why it's hard for the band to break in popular music circles, because so much can be lost just listening to them on a stereo.

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For The Inspired

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 01:59:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - It's no coincidence that R.E.M.'s most introspective and most "Southern" styled album was recorded entirely in London. Only a place that was so alien from any of the band's home towns in Georgia could inspire them to look within themselves one...

Saint Etienne: Soundtrack to "The Misadventures of Margaret"

Tue, 25 Apr 2000 02:49:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - The liner notes make it perfectly clear that the soundtrack to the French film "The Misadventures of Margaret" is not to be considered the latest release from Saint Etienne per se, but clearly it is. All 20 tracks on this 1999 release were...

Webvan: Fine... except for the pesky moth in my lettuce

Sun, 23 Apr 2000 16:44:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Webvan intrigued me at first because I wondered how it could be done. Then I realized that it could not actually be done, and that our friends at Webvan are indeed flying by the seat of their pants. I should start by saying that I recommend Webvan for...

The Metreon: Quick, Somebody Kill Me

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 03:41:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - The Sony Metreon is an imposing Sony aluminum and Sony glass structure located directly across the urban-renewalesque Yerba Beuna Gardens (rumored to soon be acquired by Sony) from the MOMA in San Francisco's Sony South-of-Market neighborhood. When I...

Csopak

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:40:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - I had the pleasure of visiting Lake Balaton during my visit to Hungary in the summer of 1998. This may make my opinion dated, but hopefully not much has changed in two years.

The town I stayed in was called Csopak, a relatively small town on...

A Dissent

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 04:01:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Far be it from me to ruin a product's perfect recommendation rating, but...

The Economist continues in the great tradition of British print media by aligning itself with a particular political bent: in this case the free market/libertarian...

Oakenfold, Paul: Live at the Fillmore

Thu, 6 Apr 2000 01:00:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Touring under the name "Perfecto" with two guest DJs, legendary UK trance DJ Paul Oakenfold demonstrated that artists who don't speak to an audience can indeed have an impact on their behavior strictly through musical performance. The show was...

Preston

Fri, 31 Mar 2000 22:00:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Preston offers a unique living experience for undergrads at the University of South Carolina-Columbia. Social interaction and personal initiative are the norm in the building, and given the alternatives, it must be the best dorm to live in at USC...

Great Deal for Students

Fri, 31 Mar 2000 04:00:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - The former Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is one of the best deals going for sports fans who also happen to be students in the Bay Area. The Oakland A's offer 50% discounts on some of their seats for students with a valid ID, and those aren't just the...

Blush

Fri, 31 Mar 2000 01:54:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - Of all the records I played on the air last year, "Blush" received the most positive listener feedback second only to Moby's stunning "Play". It is a tight, varied album that borrows a good bit from D'N'B, but by incorporating...

Saint Etienne: So Tough

Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:04:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elemnt97 - The real shame of discovering great bands years after their formation is that you start kicking yourself for not listening to them so long ago. Such is the case with UK uberband Saint Etienne, who released "So Tough" in 1993. Listening to the...