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There are some things about the holidays that can never come too early : snow, fireworks, candy (specifically Reese’s), Peeps, themed-funfetti products, ornaments. Then there are other things that maybe you’d like never to come: extended visits from your irritating relatives, forced religious outings (if you’re non-practicing), requisite babysitting because you’re the eldest relative, etc. We are quickly approaching one of my favorite times of the year: When it’s still technically unacceptable to listen to Christmas music because it’s too early, but I don’t really care because I love it. That’s right, folks. I’ve just outed myself. I love Christmas music and I’m not afraid to admit it. Just earlier today I was blasting “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and dancing around my house in wool socks (I’m getting all geared up for the cold weather, too) because it made me happy. And then the people showing my apartment caught me mid-moves and I’ll admit, I was a little embarrassed. The only thing that gets me down about the Christmas season is Delilah. Do any of you listen to the Light FM? Then you know exactly who I’m talking about. Nothing ruins my Christmas joy like Delilah’s droll commentary about the wonders of the holiday season. I want to hear about some real magic, lady. Let’s talk about the selflessness of people during the holidays, how people help one another out, and the community that the holidays foster. I don’t want to hear about how you love the next song. I’m not sure where my never-ending love for Christmas music came from. It might be from all the years I sang in choir and we started rehearsing the music in November to prepare for our holiday concerts, or maybe I have a natural affinity towards it. What I do know is that I’ve only had good memories from Christmas music, specifically, listening to the Light (hey, it’s the only station that plays it continuously post-Thanksgiving) with my dad while we redid the kitchen together. I was pretty young, maybe 12 or 13, but all I remember is Christmas music, power tools and some quality time with my popsicle. It’s totally unacceptable to listen to holiday tunes in say March or April, not saying that I haven’t done that or anything, and I know that. But when this time comes around, the boundaries of acceptability are a little murky. Who cares if I’m listening now? I don’t! You better not, either!
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THANKSGIVING BY MAGGIE SU The leaves have fallen, the sun sets at 4 p.m. and the grocery store is full of decorative gourds. Thanksgiving season. Around this time of year in 1621, the Wampanoag Indians sat down to eat with the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony. For four days, they feasted, shared both food and knowledge, and probably discussed their excitement over the upcoming Hobbit movie. What occurred afterward was nothing as simple as what is performed every year in elementary school plays; let’s just say the Pilgrims and Indians ended up having some pretty extreme differences of opinion. Nonetheless, there exists something within this historic moment, the peaceful meeting of two distinct worlds, which continues to captivate the American imagination. Even today, the first Thanksgiving makes me wonder if maybe this holiday isn’t so much about giving thanks as it is about tolerance. Tolerance of oddly congealed cranberry sauce, tolerance of your aunt who bombards you with questions about your love life, tolerance of your uncle’s drunken political rants, tolerance of your brother who vomits in the car after overdoing Blackout Wednesday. This year as you sit down to eat with your family, look around the table at the wonderfully flawed people in your life and choose to accept them as they are, just as they do for you. In a world chock-full of division, there is something beautiful about a day of tolerance and understanding. All in the name of turkey, of course. BUZZ STAFF
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» Eating up leftovers before Thanksgiving break: Considering I have about 10 cookbooks stacked on top of one another in my bedroom and a million recipes bookmarked on my computer, this year hasn't yielded quite so many baking and cooking opportunities as I had anticipated. It's only when I have the fear of leaving my apartment for an extended period of time that I am cajoled (read: I scolded myself) into actually turning on my stove and oven and poring over recipes for tonight's dinner. This, of course, is appropriate since for the next week, I will be out of my Champaign apartment and into the welcoming arms of my extended family, which translates to: CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE AND/OR PANTRY. Interestingly, this dilemma is less a yike and gripe and more a like, because for the past week, I've been cooking up a tasty storm. I've made bacon cheddar biscuits, bulgogi hot pot, corn and cheddar chowder, breakfast tortillas (made up of scrambled eggs, barbecue sauce and bacon), and biscuits and gravy. As I type this, I now realize that I have a slight carnivorous problem. Ah, well. I've managed to empty quite a bit of the refrigerator — so, job well done, Jasmine. Now, when I get back from break, I can totally justify poaching off my mom when grocery shopping.
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Michael Zhang MICHAEL ZHANG Art Director Art Director Like » Honeycomb tile: I can't explain why, but I have always had a strange obsession with honeycomb tile. It's just one of those little things that make the world a better place to live in, along with exposed brick walls, copper kettles, mason jars and bars of soap wrapped in paper. On top of that, whenever I walk on a floor tiled with honeycomb, I feel like a boss, partly because I imagine that I am in a gangster flick and I'm about to kick down a door with my tommy gun in hand, and party because I feel like I'm walking on a beehive, except it's less dangerous and more hip. What is there not to love about honeycomb tile? Nothing, that's what.
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» Lolita: Information needed to
understand my revulsion: Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is about a middle-aged man who begins a sexual relationship with a 12-yearold after he adopts her. He calls her his "Lolita." Now, my incident occurred about 10 years ago, but I didn’t realize the horror until finally reading Lolita last year in an English class. I used to have a shirt that said “Lolita” in cursive across the chest, and I would wear it all the time. I remember not knowing what it meant when I was younger, and apparently neither did my parents, because I
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wore it despite the implications of being willing to sleep with middle aged men. Simply enough, I liked the way “Lolita” sounded when said spoken aloud (Amirite? Or is that just me and my inexplicable love for the sound of the letter “L”?) Years later when I finally realized what it meant, I was, and still continue to be, horrified. It’s one of those things that keeps me up at night. Horrified. HORRIFIED.
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» Chronic Bitch Face: Like many surprisingly not depressed people in the world, I suffer from Chronic Bitch Face. Maybe it's due to my thick eyebrows or utter lack of chin definition, but I often appear to others as though something is deeply wrong. I walk into a room and a friend will ask me "What happened? Are you OK?" Sadly no, my friend, I am completely happy at this moment. This effect has another downside as well, as apparently strangers find any aspects of my politeness to be a complete shock, and deem it to be a potentially laughing matter.
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» Chronic Bitch Face: I, too, suffer from Chronic Bitch Face. Unlike most females, my eyebrows have no natural arch, even in the slightest (This is your fault, grandma!) Consequently, I always look like I have furrowed eyebrows, giving off the impression I hate the world. Plus, I got thin lips. Both are working against me, making me come off as a frigid bitch. I'm usually quite a lovely person, but when my face is in its most natural form, it tells everyone to stay the hell away from me. Traitor. Please love me anyway.
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Samantha Bakall SAMANTHA BAKALL Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Likes » '80s music: If there was any era that I felt the most connection to and unfortunately never had the opportunity to live in, it would've be the '20s or the '80s. I love the fashion of the '20s (hello, flapper dresses and bobs) and the fashion AND the music of the '80s. There's something that's unbelievably catchy about the entire decade of the '80s. I'm not sure if it was the shoulder pads, neon leg warmers or the Members Only jackets. "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?" strange fashion choices? I don't know, but "I'll be Loving You (Forever)." They just give me a "Total Eclipse of the Heart." They also make me want to "Walk Like an Egyptian" and "Push It." If there's any '80s music playing, anywhere, you better "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Tell it to My Heart" because "I Think We're Alone Now." And if you hate it, just "Turn Me Loose" and "Beat It." No "Sexual Healing" is going to fix our differences. Sorry, kid, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." November 15 - 20, 2012 buzz 3
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BUZZ THURSDAY there is a face to NOVEMBER 15the era of film known note...keep same size ascorp French NewthisWave, it always is arguably director Jean-Luc Godard. This era was all about 1 X youth, 5.417experimental editing and innovation, self-conscious While this moment 1/8th filmmaking. page in cinematic history ended sometime during the mid-1960s, the lasting effects remain apparent in the work of directors like Wes Anderson and Paul Thomas Anderson. Jean-Luc Godard began his career as critic and spent his career creating some of the most avant-garde films.
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Breathless (1960) Breathless is a tale that can be hailed as one of the pieces that signaled the birth of a new era of cinema. The film follows a young man's troubles as he tries to run off with the girl he has fallen in love with, all while being hunted down by the French police force. Michel Poicard’s (Jean-Paul Belmondo) attempt at courting Patricia (Jean Seberg) is simply captivating. The long takes, jump cuts and aimless conversations culminate in a fashion that draws you into sympathizing with the rather mischievous protagonist. Godard will forever be remembered as a pioneer in the world of cinema due to the everlasting imprint his films create. —Will Angelico Contempt (1963) Beginning with the famous red-tinted opening shot of a naked Brigitte Bardot lying in bed, Jean-Luc Godard’s Contempt sees the filmmaker step away from the jump cuts prominent in Breathless, instead, shooting this anti-love story
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in long and thoughtfully picturesque shots. The most memorable “moment” comes in the 30plus minute long sequence in Paul and Camille’s apartment where Godard masterfully explores and utilizes the couple’s apartment to create beautifully composed and multilayered shots, all while the couple’s relationship gradually crumbles apart. Set in Italy, Godard utilizes the country’s natural beauty near the end of the film with the vibrantly sparkling blue water off the shore of the Isle of Capri, providing striking and calm images to smoothly contrast the turmoil of the lead characters. Contempt is a truly cool film in every sense of the word; its visual style, diegetic style, score, cast, and setting are all emblematic of '60s pop and film culture. —D.J. Dennis Band of Outsiders (1964) Probably one of the more accessible films of Godard’s, Band of Outsiders, in the minds of many, is one of the definitive films of French New Wave cinema. The film is adapted from the 1958 American crime novel Fool’s Gold by Dolores Hitchens and was a failure in both Europe and America. Audiences were simply not ready to understand the uncertain emotional tone and mix of tragedy, farce, romance and violence that Band of Outsiders possesses. Band of Outsiders tells the story of three disaffected youths planning a burglary, leading to tragic results. The story is simple, but what sets apart the movie from others of its nature is Godard’s interest in youth, sexual attraction and the Americanization of France,
rather than the narrative. Band of Outsiders made a tremendous impact on the American independent filmmakers of the '80s and '90s, Quentin Tarantino in particular. Tarantino was intoxicated with the infamous scene in the film in which the three leads dance in a café, all mutually and paradoxically apart and together at the same time. —Jamila Tyler Pierrot le Fou (1965) “Why do you look so sad?” asks Fernando to his counterpart, Marianne Renoir, as they sit at the beach. A seemingly classic tale, this flick catches the precipitous relationship between Ferdinand Griffon (“Pierrot”) and his baby-sitter, Marianne, upon their sudden split from both their town and former lifestyles to be together, chronicling their misadventures from Paris to the Mediterranean. However, more stereotypical of an action/adventure film in the sense of constantly running from things, be it hit-men, their feelings or the tumultuous thing that is life, Jean-Luc Godard manages to highlight the near-absurdity of human emotions in an almost comical sense on the dot, as usual. Both eloquent and silly in its portrayal of two souls crossing paths, Godard also manages to show the realistic side of human motives in Fernando and Marianne’s brief relationship on-the-run through a beautifully shot '60s thriller, in the most human sense of the word. “Because you speak to me in words and I look at you with feelings,” says Marianne, looking away from his face. —Kaitlin Penn
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ON THE ROAD
By Jamila Tyler
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ith a general dislike for the beat generation, I attempted to go into the movie with an open mind. It was no surprise to me that I still found On the Road, ostensibly the epitome of beat culture, similarly distasteful. On the Road dealt with the road trip of the young writer Sal Paradise (Sam Riley). It was the 1940s, and young Sal’s father had just died. He went to various New York hipster dives with a Ginsbergesque fellow named Carlo Marx (Tom Sturridge). Sal’s disaffection and unease with his life grew. He found solace with the meeting of the free-spirited nature of beat culture, Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund). Dean was gloriously free of the bonds of normal life; he went where he pleases whenever he pleases and thought nothing of the consequences. He was married to a 16-year-old named Mary Lou (Kristen Stewart), but saw no problem with having several other conjugal meetings across the country. Inspired by Dean, Sal hit the road to find his own place in the world. When adapting a book, it is essential to have a good amount of reverence for the source material. However, it was evident from watching this adaptation of the book that director Walter Salles skipped reverence and went straight for self-aggrandizing navel gazing. The characters’
★★✩✩✩ endless rhapsodizing on poetry, the meaning of life, drugs and sex did not come off as the euphoric life affirmation that it was supposed to. Ultimately, it seemed as if they were speaking a whole lot about nothing in an unintentionally incredibly narcissistic manner. The men became hopelessly shallow and the women almost nonexistent. Eventually, the smoking, drinking, copious amounts of drugs and sex infused through the movie became rather boring. The saving grace of this movie was the strong performances, particularly from Hedlund and Sturridge. Hedlund had the frenetic magnetism that allowed the audience to easily see why Sal and others looked past his numerous flaws, while Sturridge provided a heartbreaking tenderness and neuroticism to Carlo. Kristen Stewart was adequate. She brought nothing to the table that could have elevated the character of Mary Lou to something special. It is hard to determine if it was her fault, or the fact that Mary Lou was barely a character, that made her performance so flat for me. She was endlessly tolerant of Dean’s mistreatment of her and she acted as a conduit for Sal and Dean’s homoerotic bond with each other. There was no real sense that either of them actually cared for Mary Lou
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beyond seeing her as a sex object. The movie finally gained legs in the final act where Sal and Dean broke ties with each other, finally showing there had been something at stake in this movie. Sam Riley did not provide
the appropriate heartbreak that the move required, portraying it merely as a vague regret. In a movie where the journey was supposed to be more important than the destination, both felt like a disappointment.
take a look inside india Larry Kanfer’s exhibit explores India through photographs by Kelsey McGrath "Inside India" amplifies Larry Kanfer’s humanist perspective, and his gallery is bursting with color. The artist revealed that India is a place he has always wanted to go and looks at his trip as the photographic journey of a lifetime. After scores of research and with friendly connections in India, he made the journey. To begin, he asked his companions “If they could think of one thing about their country, what is it?” "Inside India" is an effort to capture their answers. He relayed his exhilarating sensory experience, describing the immense fragrances and color that energized his trip. His photographs work to “strike an emotional chord” with the viewer. When exploring the world for photographic opportunities, Kanfer places importance on the “visual composition that describes the way I see people connecting with their environment.” Kanfer stayed in Jaipur, in the state of Rajasthan, for two weeks. During this time, his perspective was reshaped. “The people are so spiritual and friendly,” Kanfer said. The color of the culture also resonated with Kanfer. “The color is a manifestation of peoples’ happiness,” he said. This element is significant in "Inside India." Many of the images display rich pigments as a facet of cultural expression.
When asked about his most significant moment, the artist told a story of the New Delhi Train Station. “[It was] a glimpse of everything happening in the whole world,” he said. While he was people watching, Kanfer spotted a man in traditional Sikh garb, armed with a spear. He approached his subject to request permission for a photograph. The man agreed for the price of one American dollar. “The man was so excited that someone took interest,” said Kanfer. “He was proud to show off.” After posing and posing, the Sikh man proceeded to take out a four foot sword to show off to Kanfer. With fondness, the artist saw this interaction as a “neat encounter.” His photo is titled “Sikh in Blue.” A number of photographs in the exhibit also portray private urban enterprises. “[It was] invigorating to see people trying to make something of themselves,” Kanfer said. His preconceived economic notions were happily derailed after visiting Jaipur. In the future, Kanfer hopes to return to the southern part of the nation to capture a more natural landscape. “India seems like a far off, distant land. But the people were just like you and me. They were friendly and happy. It was a joy to be there,” Kanfer said. Kanfer’s next venture is “Positive — Nega-
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tive.” This gallery features new images that concentrate on mass and space. All the photographs are black and white with a surprise splash of color. The images are geometric, with an abstract quality. The contemporary collection is being premiered with an open house at the Larry Konfer Photography Gallery on South
Neil in Champaign, Nov. 15-18. “Inside India” will be on display at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on Lincoln Avenue until Dec. 20. The hours of the Center are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Supplementary photographs can be viewed through Kanfer’s website: www.kanfer.com. November 15- 20, 2012 buzz 5
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Shipping up to urbana by Maddie Rehayem
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ou don’t have to be Irish, or even from Boston, to recognize the mandolin and accordion melody from the classic Celtic-punk song “I'm Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys. It’s the dedicated, longtime fans, however, who fuel the band’s energetic live performances. Their sold-out show at Canopy Club on Friday, Nov. 16 should be no exception. “We approach a concert like it’s a full-contact sport,” said singer and bassist Ken Casey, “You go up there and you leave nothing left on the stage and give it 110 percent, and lucky for us, our audience gives 120 percent back.” Dropkick Murphys have been giving 110 percent for more than a decade with their heavy-hitting brand of Celtic-punk. Casey is the band’s only original member, and he is currently backed by Al Barr, who provides gruff vocals, Tim Brennan and James Lynch on guitars, Matt Kelly on drums, bringing the “punk” dimension of their music, Scruffy Wallace on bagpipes and Jeff Da-
Rosa on mandolin, giving their music a hint of “Celtic.” Though they are from Boston, it could not be more obvious how proud this band is of its Irish heritage. With a huge repertoire of songs to choose from, it’s hard to know what to expect from the show on Friday. From their 2004 breakout single “Tessie,” to their ode to alcoholism “Kiss Me, I’m Shitfaced,” to 2011’s “Going Out In Style,” fans always get a unique set of favorites from this group. Although their album of the same name came out last year, Dropkick Murphys are far from done. As the Celtic punk legends continue to tour, their eighth studio album will be released in January. Some of the band’s most committed fans have already sent pictures of the cover tattooed on their bodies for use in the new album's first single and video, “Rose Tattoo.” The title of their new album, Signed and Sealed in Blood, comes from a lyric in that song. Casey said the tattoos that fans have gotten of the
band’s logo have always impressed them. “It was within a week of releasing the cover image that we had over a hundred tattoos,” Casey said. “At every show I usually go to the barricade and talk to the kids in the front row afterwards, and every show has at least ten people with tattoos they’ve got over the years.” Fans who have seen Dropkick Murphys perform multiple times know they will also hear a song cover every once in a while, like a rendition of AC/ DC’s “TNT” that the band performed at this past September's Riot Fest in Chicago. “Yeah, we’re a punk rock band, yeah we play Irish music, but if it wasn’t for bands like AC/DC, we probably never would have gone on to get into punk rock or anything else,” Casey said. “I like to kind of keep that influence in there. Plus, you can’t go wrong playing an AC/DC song.” While it may be fun to hear Dropkick Murphys take on a classic rock hit, they certainly have a selection of their own classics in their set. One song
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concertgoers can bet on hearing is “I'm Shipping up To Boston,” which features music by the band and lyrics by Woody Guthrie. It's that distinctive tune: A Celtic-inspired melody punctuated by a slam of the bass, drums and guitar, often played at baseball games, hockey games and other sporting events, although not always in Boston. Casey doesn’t mind that, though. “I always thought it brought our Boston teams good luck when those teams foolishly played it in their own arenas,” he said. Doors at the Canopy Club open at 9 p.m. on Friday, with veteran fat-wreck punk rockers Teenage Bottlerocket and The Mahones opening.
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er haunting voice echoes as her fingers embrace each string of every chord on the neck of her guitar. Often compared to Fiona Apple, Champaign’s very own Megan Johns admits that her “gothy-folk-metal-pop” sound is influenced by “every part of life: sadness, joy, friends, death, birth, roots, soil and love.” Sometimes “accompanied by strings, horns, percussion, bass and drums,” the fusion of her sultry, somber-yet-cool tone creates a comforting trance and lures her listeners to unearth a deeper subconscious level. Musically, she finds herself drawn to Smashing Pumpkins, Black Sabbath, Billie Holiday, Elvis, Deftones, Radiohead, The Cure and The Beatles, just to name a few. In addition, she says that some of her local influences include Hathaways, Psychic Twin, Shannon Swords, Angie Heaton and Common Loon. Growing up in a musical family, Johns fell in love with music. “When I was 15, I played my first all-original set at Cowboy Monkey during the break of singer-songwriter, Roger Cler," Johns said. "I
wasn’t sure if I would end up doing primarily visual art or music, because I strongly identify with both — actually, creative pursuits in general. I did go to college for fine arts. But I must have started gravitating toward music as a real primary when I was 14.” A year after that Cowboy Monkey performance, she released her first full-length CD, Dirty Shoes, which ignited her career. In 2012, Johns revealed her solo eight-track album, Hey, Lonely. Songs like “Stepped Up” and “By the Way” exhibit a subtle, mature angst matched with an acoustic metal sound, highlighting her guitar skills. Inspired by a lost love, Hey, Lonely’s cover art completed the feelings of absence and misplacement that the album exposed. “The cover’s a photo I took through a hippiemade, crystal kaleidoscope my mom bought around the Oregon rainforest where a lot of my family lives," Johns said. "It was taken in the living room of my childhood home at about the time I was feeling most forlorn — age 19. I think the thematic, though sort of obvious, Kaleidoscope photo fits well."
Johns's vulnerability is showcased and the sentiment of “never losing hope” translates well to a heart’s mending. The charming songstress admits that the one thing she enjoys about performing is seeing the audience. “If someone listening gets something out of it, it makes the endeavor worthwhile. Music helped me through so much of my life,” Johns said. “I hope to use it to help others (promote healing, positivity, epiphany and understanding), and to instill the value of creative pursuits in general." Johns is looking forward to “cleaning out [her] soul in good company” at Mike 'N' Molly’s on Nov. 15 with her back-up band, Moonwish, and bass/ sax player/friend circa third grade, Dave Cohen. “Also, I just applied to the South by Southwest Music Fest in Austin, and I’m planning a mini-tour, as well as writing and planning new recordings.” Johns said. To see Megan Johns with Moonwish, Hemmingbirds and Midas the Crow, head to Mike ‘N’ Molly’s on Thursday, Nov. 15. The show starts at 10 p.m. and costs $5.
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Thanksgiving on Your Own
Make your home away from home into a festive fête by Monica Detter
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f you’re stuck in your apartment this Thanksgiving and need a slice of home, or you’re just too busy to go all-out this year, don’t worry! I’ve consulted the expert (my mom) and created a goto guide to decorating your home or apartment, Thanksgiving style. First, you’re going to need to get some decorations. You can go old-school and make some hand turkeys, or you can hit up your nearest dollar store and go for the Thanksgiving or fall section. Grab at least one thing with a turkey on it, some fall leaves and maybe a cornucopia, and you’re good to go! If you want to be even more creative, find some leaves from outside. You can use them as they are or paint them fun colors. Even just plain apples, when arranged in a bowl, can be a cute, easy decoration. Bonus if you have leftover pumpkins from Halloween. Pumpkins are an easy way to give your space a fall ambiance. However, if you’ve already carved your pumpkin into a jacko’-lantern, it might be best to toss it. Take these decorations and put them all around your living area. Don’t forget a centerpiece for your table. If you have a glass vase and some leaves, you have a centerpiece. Fill the vase with the leaves, and if you happen to have a ribbon, tie it around the vase to give it a finishing touch. If you want to step it up a notch, get a tablecloth
for your dinner table, or just use a white sheet. After you’ve properly decorated your apartment or home, it’s time to focus on the Thanksgiving feast. If you don’t want to go through the whole process of roasting a turkey, have no fear! There are other options. If you still want the whole turkey-roasting experience, but with less fuss, you can get a frozen turkey breast. You’ll still have to cook it for four hours, but it comes in a readyto-go package, and you just pop it in the oven. If that’s still too much work, just buy some turkey cutlets and cook them in a skillet. Most of the trademark food of Thanksgiving can be easily substituted for a low-fuss option. You can buy stuffing mix in a box, turkey gravy in the soup aisle and green beans in the frozen section. Cranberry sauce already comes in a can, so it’s super simple. Mom’s tip was to refrigerate it before you serve it. “It tastes better,” she said. Last but not least, the potatoes. You can buy instant mashed potatoes, for which you’ll need milk and butter. As for sweet potatoes, just buy canned yams and pour them in a pan. When they get hot, dump out the extra juices, add butter and brown sugar, and stir. For dessert, pick up some pumpkin pie, fresh or frozen! There you have it! All of the necessary components to have a perfectly homey Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Table. Used with permission from Dave & Maggie Hill and Creative Commons
dinner with none of the fuss. The more creative you get with food and decorations, the better your Thanksgiving will be. Don’t forget to invite your
friends and family, and even maybe that homeless man from down the street if you’re in the giving spirit.
Marathon training
Get in shape with a rewarding training program!
by Taylor Thomas
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will proudly admit that I am a marathon veteran. 26.2 miles, 18 weeks of training and several pasta dinners in preparation for a few hellish hours of running. I’m joking about the hellish
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The 2012 Illinois Marathon. Photo by Melissa McCabe
hours, of course. Sort of. In actuality, those four hours are some of my proudest hours. Why am I ranting and bragging a little about my success as a marathon finisher? Because it's once again
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon season! Registration opened back in July, but now that the time for training is drawing closer, the registration fees are beginning their steady increase. The Illinois Marathon poses a few challenges, but also a great opportunity. Luckily, because it is not as famous as the Chicago Marathon, you are actually able to register fewer than 10 months in advance. This leaves plenty of time to make the decision and maybe dabble in a few long-distance runs before signing up. If you are on the fence, I understand. Even after completing my first and only marathon, I struggled to commit to another one. It is a grueling process, especially if you have a life outside of your training. I found myself waking up at 5 a.m. every Friday for weeks in a row in order to get in my longest runs. Beyond the challenging, long runs that marathon training requires, you must have a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Getting more sleep, eating right and cutting back on things like smoking and drinking are definite factors in the training process. With these possibly negative aspects said, training also allows for an 18-week runner’s high. Most training programs are around 18 weeks, even for beginners. During these weeks, you can take pride in the steps you are taking toward this
amazing achievement. The look on your friends’ faces when you tell them you just ran 18 miles is unforgettable. Also, you can really enjoy those two or three plates of guilt-free pasta the night before a long run. The feeling of utter accomplishment is indescribable when you cross the finish line. The Illinois Marathon allows you to get around CU. The variety of running paths, parks and neighborhoods you will travel opens up opportunities for some new favorite spots. During my training I discovered the coolest park just behind Carle Hospital on University Avenue. Furthermore, Body N’ Sole is a great running store off of Neil Street with a great staff who can fit you with the perfect shoe and answer any questions you may have about running. CU is equipped with a great beginner course because of the lack of hills. The Illinois Marathon also offers a half marathon if you need to test out your endurance before making the commitment to a full marathon. Registration is open until April, but I suggest making the decision before the Christmas season to assure yourself a spot. Also, an early decision gives you plenty of time to not only find the perfect training program for you, but also to find a few running buddies.
So many nuts here.
creamy or crunchy?
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month by Shalayne Pulia
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h, peanut butter. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: You tantalize my taste buds with sticky goodness. You add depth of flavor to thousands of my dishes. You fulfill my decadent desires and my health-conscious mind. You curb my appetite in the morning and provide a tasty snack in the afternoon. Lest I forget your aptitude for dressing up desserts! This month of November, everybody’s favorite nut takes center stage as we celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers month. Spread it on breads of all kinds, marry it to jelly, slather it on a stalk of celery (raisins included), crust chicken or fish with it, garnish an Asianinspired salad with it — is there an end to this nuttyness? Of course not. When a nut gains such high acclaim as to be honored with a month of celebration, you can bet that there is an endless supply of recipes. My favorite new recipe from Jif.com involves two of my favorite ingredients: peanut butter and fudge! How can you go wrong when chocolate meets peanut butter? Reese's may have turned this dynamic duo into an iconic cup of bliss, but this recipe takes it to a whole different level. They are simply called “Fudge-Filled Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies,” but do not be fooled, these cookies pack a peanut-y punch that will send you running for more! The ingredients: »Non-stick cooking spray »1 1/2 cups of peanut buttery goodness »1 cup vegetable shortening »2 1/2 cups brown sugar »1/3 cup of milk »2 tablespoons of vanilla extract »2 large eggs »3 1/2 cups all purpose flour »1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda »1 1/2 teaspoons salt »1 can of sweetened condensed milk »3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (try not to snack too hard on them!) »1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 375°F and spray cookie sheets with nonstick spray. Beat peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until there are no bumps. Add in eggs and beat until they are blended as well. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Add the beaten mixture to this bowl and mix well. Use a tablespoon (I like to use my hands to roll out cookies on to the cookie tray). Bake for six to seven minutes. Cool for a couple minutes. (My advice: Eat them while they are still warm! They will melt in your mouth. But save some for the filling!) Microwave sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a bowl for one and a half min-
Peanutbutter Fingers. Used with permission by Denise Krebs and Creative Commons
utes. Stir in vanilla. Let cool for 15 minutes and then lather it on the underside of your cooled cookies. Make yourself an amazing cookie sandwich and presto! You’ve created an amazing treat for only your closest sweet-toothed friends. Check out Jif’s website for this recipe and more ways to shake up your peanut butter caving. Unless of course you are like freshman Melanie Campbell, who said, “I eat it by the spoonful! It’s great for protein in the morning.” She brings up a good point. Not only is this versatile treat delicious, but it also contains nutritious ingredients. Vitamins and protein rule the nutrition facts for peanut butter, but there are also other health benefits to the spread. Various studies such as the 2002 Harvard School
of Public Health study suggests that women who eat peanuts or peanut butter at least five times per week reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Aside from the daydream-inducing taste and mounting health benefits, peanut lovers have one more question on their lips. As the great Shakespeare once said, “To choose chunky or to choose creamy, that is the question.” Okay, so maybe Shakespeare had something else in mind, but peanut butter has been around for more than 100 years to entice the masses. Perhaps they pondered similar peanut-y problems. Peanutbutterlovers.com states a few historical facts about November’s favorite treat: »Peanut butter got its start, not as a delectable
spread, but as a medicinal solution to bad teeth in 1890. »Thirteen years later, Dr. George Washington Carver became “the father of the peanut industry” by inventing more than 300 peanut products. »Eventually, in 1908, Krema Products Company in Columbus, Ohio, started to sell peanut butter, making it the oldest company that still runs today. »The J.M. Smucker Company owns Jif, which controls the largest peanut butter plant in the world, making 250,000 jars every day. One thing is for sure, whether you’re a crunch lover or a smooth operator when it comes to nutty treats, as freshman Joe Nowakowski said, “Peanut butter is a marvelous thing.” November 15- 20, 2012 buzz 9
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tequila and tacos Wedge Bar wedges its way into downtown Champaign by Auffy Birjandi
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ocated in the heart of downtown Champaign, the newly opened Wedge Bar & Grill provides the residents of CU a taste of Mexican cuisine with an upscale twist. The name and logo of the restaurant is inspired by the wedge of lime
served with tequila, as well as the wedge of lime that is served with a number of their dishes. While the restaurant has the same owner as El Toro, the food and drink selection is vastly different than its sister restaurant. The menu offers a
tasty range of appetizers and entrees that incorporate a variety of fresh ingredients. Additionally, The Wedge Bar serves three different types of guacamole: Traditional guacamole, which is seasoned with just pico de gallo, jalapeno, lime
Wedge Bar Menus. Photo by Jasmine Lee
Estilo Baja Taco and Carnitas de Puerco. Photo by Jasmine Lee
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and cilantro. The Jicama Guacamole, which is made with fresh tomatillo, jicama, chile de arbol and lime. And the Guacamole Elote, which has corn, pico de gallo, cilantro and queso fresco. They also serve chips and salsa, and a delicious Fondue del Mar, which is shrimp and jalapeno in Chihuahua cheese sauce served with a side of chips and warm, hand-made corn tortillas. The most popular on their entrée menu is the Pastor tacos. These delights are made with ancho chile rubbed pork, grilled pineapple, chile de arbol salsa, Chihauhua cheese, onion and cilantro. “The combination of the chili and pineapple flavors make for a spicy dish that’s got just a hint of sweetness to it, which is what makes the dish exceptionally popular,” said Manager Katie Marquardt. Not only does the restaurant serve delicious fresh cuisine, the menu also houses an expansive drink selection of more than 120 different tequilas, with four tequilas that are infused on site. These include cinnamon orange, espresso and vanilla bean, jalapeno and red bell pepper. Be on the lookout for their Spicy Pineapple Margarita and their Bloody Maria, as these are just two of the many cocktails that incorporate their delicious house tequilas. All of their margaritas are made with fresh ingredients such as fresh lime juice, fresh pineapple and are also made to be as healthy as possible. Be sure to ask for recommendations on which tequila or cocktail goes well with what you're ordering, as the perfect cocktail paired with just the right dish can enhance your dining experience. Marquardt says the top three tequilas on their drink list include The Grand Mayan Anejo, The Milagro Anejo and The Don Julio Blanco. Anejo tequilas are aged for a period of 12 months inside of wooden barrels, while blancos are not aged for more than 60 days. If you’d rather have your own private reserve of tequila, The Wedge Bar offers a personalized service for VIP customers. Customers can choose to purchase a locked cabinet at $100 for a full year. The restaurant then orders a tequila bottle of your choice (with an additional cost that is dependent on the type of tequila that is selected) that can be kept in this locked cabinet for whenever you dine at the establishment. The cabinet is also engraved with a nameplate stating to whom the private reserve belongs to. As the main focus of the restaurant is tequila, the back bar is built with shelving that has all of their tequilas on a three-level display. A combination of Latin jazz and low key salsa can be heard as one dines in this cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The cozy interior is both chic and trendy and perfect for a night on the town with some friends. Find The Wedge Bar & Grill at 415 N. Neil St., at the old location of Carmon’s. For more information and a chance to look at their full menu, check out their website, www.wedgebar.com.
Are you firing me?
PIMP MY PUMPKIN
Leftover pumpkins can be used in a myriad of ways BY SHERRY YUAN
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las, the end of October foretells the equally imminent death of our beloved orange squash. The carved carcasses droop limply on street corners, dejected reminders of the Halloween-that-was. Not to worry, though! Rather than rot and keep away your pesky neighbor’s dog (albeit an excellent use), a pumpkin saved is a pumpkin earned, my friend. Pumpkins, those versatile vegetables, unsheathe an entire arsenal of uses beyond the pie commodity variety. If your pumpkins remain ripe and supple to the touch, consider embarking on culinary endeavors. Roast ’em, toast ’em, stick ’em in a stew. Seriously though, consider this delicious addition to savory soups or fragrant desserts. Most recipes call for pumpkin puree, so puree away your precious pumpkin. After exhuming the innards, quarter sections of the pumpkin to bake in a shallow pan. Once the flesh softens, scoop out the tender meat to blend and discard the harder skin. Consider a bright pop of orange in your turkey or beef chili. The mellow sweetness complements the sharp cumin spices in the meat stew. If you’re feeling rather adventurous, bake your choice of soup inside a pumpkin. With its very own lid, a baked
pumpkin offers both a subtle flavor and a biodegradable container for soup connoisseurs. As a moistening agent, pumpkin puree makes bakery goods more filling and hearty. Cinnamon and pumpkin add decidedly fall notes to the traditional chocolate chip cookie. Pumpkin pancakes dusted with nutmeg and powdered sugar transform banal mornings. Instead of zucchini bread, pumpkin offers a buttery, seasonal alternative. Light snackers will enjoy toasted pumpkin seeds. Bathe fresh seeds in your choice of oil and seasonings. Then, just pop them into the oven at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. If your pumpkin looks about ready to hit the retirement home, consider several means to abed its demise. Hollowed pumpkins, once filled with potting soil, produce bio-friendly plant pots. As the pumpkin gradually decomposes, the plant can slowly eke its way into the actual garden plots. For those experiencing stress, pummeling rotten pumpkins serves as a semi non-volatile route to vent anger, and if a squirrel is feasting on your rotting pumpkin, so be it. Literally smash that pumpkin. As an added bonus, pumpkins are compostable and environmentally friendly. Leave
the remains as compost. Pumpkins, the constant décor for the nights leading up to Halloween, offer endless options of perusal. The resourceful chef or baker can maneuver pumpkin into recipes as a smooth ac-
companiment to more boisterous flavors. Attack your neighbors with your favorite pumpkin. The choice is yours: Compel with treats or repel with squirrel frenzies. Regardless, the pumpkin reigns supreme as a powerful agent of change.
Pumpkins Plenty. Used with permission by Kristen Skiles and Creative Commons
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F.I.N.D. Orphy Art & other exhibits Orpheum Children’s Science Museum Wealth of Notions: Economists in Conflict 1pm Cosmopolitan Club The Rare Book and at the University of Manuscript Library Illinois 8:30am Egungun! Power Con- University YMCA 7pm cealed Preschool Story Time Krannert Art Museum Rantoul Public Library and Kinkead Pavilion 10am 9am Expressions in Color: Ongoing Events Selections from the 20th-Century Collec- Yarn N Yak tion Rantoul Public Library Krannert Art Museum 7pm and Kinkead Pavilion Sports, games, & 9am Fashioning Traditions recreation of Japan Chess Club Krannert Art Museum Rantoul Public Library and Kinkead Pavilion 3:30pm 9am Fields of Indigo: Instal- FRIDAY 16 lation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Art & other exhibits Norbert Herber Wealth of Notions: Krannert Art Museum Economists in Conflict and Kinkead Pavilion The Rare Book and 9am Manuscript Library Larry Kanfer Holiday 8:30am Open House Egungun! Power ConLarry Kanfer Gallery cealed 10am Krannert Art Museum Exhibit: A World of and Kinkead Pavilion Shoes 9am Spurlock Museum, 12pm Expressions in Color: Selections from the Classes, lectures, & 20th-Century Collecworkshops tion CSM - Music Together Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion (ages birth-5 yrs) 9am Champaign School of Fashioning Traditions Music, 5:15pm of Japan Live music & karaoke Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion Chillax with DJ Belly 9am and Matt Harsh Fields of Indigo: InstalRadio Maria lation by Rowland 10pm Ricketts with Sound by LIVEWIRE featuring Norbert Herber Stratus, LoBounce, KMFX, and a Campus Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion DJ Battle 9am Canopy Club 9pm Johannes Brahms’ In- Live music & karaoke strumental Music with Amy Mitchell Trio Piano: Ian Hobson Dublin O’Neil’s Smith Memorial Hall 9pm 7:30pm DROPKICK MURPHYS Krannert Uncorked Canopy Club with the Aduro Trio 9pm Krannert Center for Karaoke with DJ HanPerforming Arts nah 5pm Phoenix, 8pm
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Karaoke with DJ Hannah Phoenix, 9pm
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F.I.N.D. Orphy Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, 1pm Dance for People with Parkinson’s! Krannert Center for Performing Arts, 10am
F.I.N.D. Orphy Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, 1pm
SATURDAY 17 Art & other exhibits Wealth of Notions: Economists in Conflict The Rare Book and Manuscript Library 8:30am Egungun! Power Concealed Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 9am Expressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collection Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 9am Fields of Indigo: Installation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert Herber Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 9am
Classes, lectures, & workshops CSM - Music Together (ages birth-5 yrs) Champaign School of Music 10am CSM - Beginning Guitar Level 1 (ages 7-12) Champaign School of Music, 12pm CSM - Pop Star Fall Session (ages 8-12) Champaign School of Music, 1pm
Food & festivals
Ongoing Events Exhibit: A World of Shoes Spurlock Museum, 12pm
SUNDAY 18 Art & other exhibits Wealth of Notions: Economists in Conflict The Rare Book and Manuscript Library 8:30am Egungun! Power Concealed Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, 9am Expressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collection Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, 9am Fashioning Traditions of Japan Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, 2pm Fields of Indigo: Installation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert Herber Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 2pm Larry Kanfer Holiday Open House Larry Kanfer Gallery, 12pm
Classes, lectures, & workshops West African Dance Class with Djibril Camara Red Herring Coffeehouse 6pm
Food & festivals Industry Night Radio Maria, 10pm
Ongoing Events Writers Group Rantoul Public Library 3pm
MONDAY 19 Art & other exhibits Wealth of Notions: Economists in Conflict The Rare Book and Manuscript Library 8:30am Egungun! Power Concealed Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 9am Expressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collection Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 9am Fashioning Traditions of Japan Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 9am Exhibit: A World of Shoes Spurlock Museum, 12pm
Classes, lectures, & workshops CSM - Piano Prep Level 1 (ages 4-5) Champaign School of Music 5:15pm CSM - Songbirds Fall Session (ages 5-7) Champaign School of Music, 6:15pm CSM - Hip Hop Rhythm Class (ages 8+) Champaign School of Music, 7:15pm
Food & festivals Krishna Dinners Red Herring Coffeehouse 6:30pm
Friends of the Rantoul Public Library Rantoul Public Library 6pm
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Psychic & Health Fair
Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Beads N Botanicals, 117 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana Free! What will happen to you in the next 10 years? Find out at the Psychic & Health Fair! A 15-minute reading is only $20 and will be performed by a professional. Readings include: Channeled Readings, Energy Art Readings, Palm Readings, Stone Readings, Psychic readings and Tarot Readings, Foot Massage, Reiki and Reflexology. SO MANY COOL THINGS! Be sure to check it out!
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THIS WEEK KR ANNERT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
TH NOV 15
5pm
Krannert Uncorked with the Aduro Trio, classical // Marquee
7:30pm
Johannes Brahms’ Instrumental Music with Piano: Ian Hobson, piano, Smith Memorial Hall, 805 S. Mathews, Urbana // School of Music, Sinfonia da Camera, the Center for Advanced Study, and Kranner t Center
Little Shop of Horrors: Director’s Cut The Art Theater Nov. 15, 10 p.m. Adults: $9, Students: $7
Come check out the digital restoration and the never before released 20-minute ending! Part musical, part comedy, this is definitely a must see cult classic. One day, florist Seymour Krelborn acquires a strange plant he names Audrey. Unlike other plants, this one requires more than water and sunlight; it has an appetite for human flesh and blood. Steve Martin and Rick Moranis star in the film and Frank Oz directs.
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Dance for People with Parkinson’s
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Corporate Power Train Team Engine
America Recycles Day
Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 Free The Urbana Park District and U-Cycle program are celebrating this year’s America Recycles Day with the theme “Recycling for the Holidays.” It will include activities such as making holiday cards, gift wrap and present boxes from recycled products. There will also be door prizes for the all-ages event, including LED holiday lights. If it turns out you hate the holiday lights, then you’re in luck because you can recycle your holiday lights, as well as old cell phones and household batteries! It’s the one circumstance this holiday season when you will be able to re-gift and be called a saint instead of a thoughtless jerk.
Marquee performances are supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council— a state agency which recognizes Krannert Center in its Partners in Excellence Program.
40 North and Krannert Center —working together to put Champaign County’s culture on the map.
Dan Hubbard, Black Coffee Fridays, The Curses Cowboy Monkey Friday, Nov. 16, at 8:30 p.m. $5 Ages: 19+
Normal-based songwriter Dan Hubbard, who played last year’s CU Folk and Roots Festival, is back in Champaign-Urbana this week. This time, he’ll be at Cowboy Monkey along with Black Coffee Fridays and local staple, The Curses. Fans of old school rock and Americana should definitely come out to check out Hubbard. He plays type of folksy, old-school tunes that Central Illinois is known for.
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Artist: Kids These Days Album: Traphouse Rock Release Date: Oct. 30, 2012
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lthough Kids These Days is a band of youngsters, their debut album has a surprisingly mature sound. Produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Traphouse Rock is a classy compilation of jazzy brass instrumentals, striking guitar riffs and the effortlessly cool vocals of rapper Vic Mensa. Even more impressive than their sound is their résumé. Fresh out of Chicago’s Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, the blues-rock-rap group has already played SXSW, Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Lollapalooza, The Roots Picnic hosted by the Roots, and even appeared on “Conan” at The Chicago Theatre this past summer. The 15-track, completely free Traphouse Rock showcases the band’s many talents and influences. With a variety of instruments ranging from the piano to the trombone, different kinds of vocals and various samples of popular songs, it’s difficult to categorize the album into a single genre. Despite the seemingly disparate elements of the album, it manages to stay cohesive and interesting throughout. The band explains that Traphouse Rock is its own type of music. “Traphouse Rock is a loud fucking guitar amp in a 100-square-foot room with the cat screaming into the microphone and some horns blowing into your ears,” Mensa said. “Traphouse Rock is a product of our escape, of our spot, of our space.” The album begins with “Intro(mental),” a swanky prelude to the jazz and rock numbers that follow. It then switches abruptly to “Freakwhensees” (pronounced “Frequencies”), which cuts to various radio and TV sound bytes. If you listen carefully, you can briefly hear the voice of Katy Perry, a celebrity news report on Lady Gaga and a blurb from a gangsta rap track. Perhaps this is a nod to the band’s namesake and represents what kids these days are listening to. Perhaps not. Regardless of the true purpose, it shows that Traphouse Rock is the product of a young generation and that KTD were mindful of the tone of the album.
Kids These Days live in concert. Photo by Zach Dalzell
Following these introductory tracks, Kids These Days gets to the good stuff with “GHETTO,” an energetic track that features Vic Mensa rapping to a reworked sample of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” KTD slows it down on “Doo-Wah,” which interpolates another popular ‘90s jam, “Where is My Mind” by the Pixies. The simplified Pixies sample plus the combination of Mensa’s rapping and Macie Stewart’s sultry voice makes “Doo-Wah” an unforgettable track on the album. The album then fades into its best song, “Don’t Harsh My Mellow.” Originally released as a single, the song starts out dark and moody and reaches instrumental hysteria by the end. Vic Mensa spits quality lines such as, “I’m Elie Wiesel coming live from out the ghetto” and “Ridin’ real slow/ Creepin’ through the hood/ I keep my hand on that pistol/ Man I wish a nigga would.” Not only are Mensa’s raps witty, but they make the 19-year-old sound like a complete badass. He’s probably the standout of the seven-person band and his talent is showcased on this track. Other notable tracks from Traphouse Rock are “Bud Billiken,” a catchy song that displays bold brass instrumentals and a powerful guitar riff. There’s also “Wasting Time,” which features Chance The Rapper, another up-and-coming Chicago rapper. It’s a wonderfully slow and sensual break in the album. Finally, “Who Do U-Luv” is an upbeat track that features Mensa rapping intimately into a static-filled microphone. The only way I can sum up this sophisticated compilation is that it’s the music I’d want playing in the background of a stylish party. The brass elements make it jazzy and nostalgic, while the rapping makes it modern and cool. Above all, Traphouse Rock shows that Kids These Days has a bright future ahead of them. If they continue at the pace they’re going, they are sure to blow up soon.
Across 1 Mensa members’ stats 4 Passages ___ (treatment
facility frequented by celebrities) 10 Be civilly disobedient 14 Trophy 15 In ___ (all together) 16 Caucus state 17 Tunnel effect created by blowing air through a line of empty-headed participants? 19 Gave prompts to 20 Prime minister between Major and Brown 21 Supreme Court garb 23 Idi with an evil history 24 “2 Broke Girls” network 27 Gaucho’s rope 30 Channel that reruns “Family Feud” 31 Solo’s attempt at an orchard? 34 Artificial, like body parts 35 One who’s doomed 36 “Get outta here!” 39 Ltd., in the States 40 Civil War side 41 Moon status 42 Oil from orange blossoms 44 Guy who complains there are too many trees in the woods?
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