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Thursday, November4, 1999-Page 10 FEATURES ERIN JERNIGAN AND JENNIFER Ross mented by the influence of what their MP3 Senior wraers site describes as "seventies arena gtam, eight- We recently met Thrillcraft, the band ies art rock, and classic British punk." We characterized by lead singer Tristan as the witnessed firsthand the stellar sex appeal of "realf-thing." this band, which made them 100 cute fortheir Thrillcraft, opening for Tonic and the Goo own good and perfect for MTY. Goo Dolls on the MP3 Music and Technol- Tristan and Ed, the drummer, came to- ogy Tour, came like a shining light in an oth- gether in 1998. Later, with bassist Winston erwise dull series of opening bands during and lead guitarist Paul, they formed the Towson show. ThrilJcraft. This mainly club band, which hails from to Paul, "We had such a hard According Manhattan's East Side, has gained a loyal time picking a name because there are four local following. However, they are looking huge egos [in this group]." Their compro- to branch out into other regions, including "the Maryland area. mise was to look to a dictionary of 20th cen- is a name for a per- tury slang. A thriltcraft According to Tristan, "We've been an son who builds and designs rollercoasters or arena band for years but nobody knew it." a craft made specifically for thrills, such us a They joined the MP3 website in April in jet ski. hopes of making their music available to Despite the "four huge egos," Ed feels the more listeners. band is "keeping the rock and roll tradition Tristan believes that performing on the of brotherhood." We agree. After the first ten M P3 tour is the perfect opportunity to reach Willston, Ed. Tristan, and Paul (I. to r.) compose the up-and-coming band Thriltcraft. minutes with the group, their constant play- more people because they are "a captive au- by Nirvana, in that it will be the first CD namic presence of the group will make them ful bickering and banter made us swear they dience ... we pretend they're here to see us." before they become huge. This band is ready hard to miss. According to one reviewer, were brothers. He also says that performing in a large venue for the big-time and their on-stage chemis- "These guys are real good ... so good thai, You can learn more about Thrillcraft on "is an adolescent dream come true." try proves it. when I play it [their CD), my dog PJ. hides www.thrillcraft.net or you can visit Their press review on MP3.com describes Thrilicraft is across between Nirvana and under the pillows on the couch." songs from the www.mp3.com to download their first CD, "Rehab," as akin to Bleach David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust, and the dy- r----------------------------- __ alternative band's The is aug- sound band or buy a CD. CD Review: Thrillcraft's MP3: A music revolution latest release, "Rehab" MP3.com is one of {he most popular wi!! get the bestresults from this sue, be- it is a new ways to get music. Essentially, massive website with access to an unend- cause they will be able to play their music (or spoken word) while running other ap- MIKE YESTRAMSKI The band anempts to show their "sensi- ing amount of music and spoken word plications or will be able to record songs Spons Editor tive" side with the ballad "Bleed." I'm pretty tracks that are downloadable and playable to play elsewhere. Thrillcraft is an unknown act that played sure this song was written after a long con- from your computer. The most revolutionary aspect of the MP3 tour at Towson University. versation with Johnny Reznik, the guy from In order to playa track directly, a 28~00 MP3.com is the ability for artists to make On their seven song CD, "Rehab," you the Goo Goo Dolls. They attempt to give it a bps modem or higher is necessary, but on get a good mix of genres and moods, but you little toughness by continually saying "f-" myroommate's 5 year old IBM, with a 28.8. their music available 10 the world. to make your The only things necessary really never grasp the message Thrillcraft is in just about every other verse. the direct play is jumpy if it happens at all. music available to the world is a MP3 file attempting to send. The last three tracks ("Little Black Hole," Computer owners who have CD burn- to upload, a photo or two, and an Email The first three songs ("Die Happy," "Only Everything," "Never Get Old") all go ers, or a fast computer with lots of memory, address. "Come Down," "Speed of Sin") all remind back to the early 90's sound, only this time a me of early 90's alt-rock. Very Dinosaur Jr.- little more Nirvana-esque. That's not neces- type feel. The slow, mumbling vocals, the sarilya bad thing. Classified lead bass for the verse, and the chorus of Overall, this is a good band. They write faster guitars all could have been pulled di- very catchy songs. They have a good sound; rectly from J Mascis's notebook. it's just not theirs. Travel Movie Review: Fight Club #1 Spring Break Vacations! ACT NOW! GET THE BEST SPRING BREAK JENNIFER Ross & ERIN JERNIGAN far off the beaten path it takes them. Senior writers When this ride is over, you'lt be tired and Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, PRICES! Fight Club is a brilliant and funny film; a bloody and thinking "what a long, strange Florida. Best Prices Guaran- South Padre, Cancun, Ja- social commentary that wilt make you check trip it's been." your value system at the door. Long monologues by Norton guide us on teed! Free Parties & Cover maica, Bahamas, Acapulco, Fight Club stars Brad Pitt and Edward the fateful trip, taking us forward and back- charges! Book Early & Florida & Mardigras. 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