and other tracks were downright splendid when they first appeared on the scene. Some even credit "Pump Up the Volume" with being a breakthrough for the electronic music scene of the late '80s and early '90s. Still, bringing musical innovation to light is not what the makers of this recording had in mind. It's all about the trashy glitz, fleeting glories, and mindless greed of late-20-century American sports. Revel in its dubious charms, and risk having your brains turn to mush while a permanent grin takes over your face. --Matthew Cooke  (less)

ever-growing audience. A true original, his new releases prove he's still at the top of his game." -- New York Yoga Magazine "In his earlier career as an acid jazz/rock musician, Halpern jammed with Larry Coryell, Frank Zappa, Al DiMeola, and Rick Derringer. You can hear a taste of that hot-blooded heritage coming through on Drum Spirit." -- New Frontier "Steven Halpern is one of the top twenty keyboard artists of the last twenty years who has changed the way we play--and market--music." -- Keyboard Magazine Drum Spirit creates an irresistible vortex of sound built upon the heartbeat medicine drumbeat. Native flute, keyboards, bass, and drums create a trance-dance tapestryguaranteed to get folks moving and grooving. Guests include AmoChip Dabney, ...  (less)

album to provide all these hits in one place. Whether on long car rides or playing with friends, parents as well as kids will love the contemporary renditions of eighteen well known songs like "Circle of Life" and "Funkytown" from films like The Lion King, Shrek, Spiderman, and Harry Potter. So cancel the babysitter and pump up the volume 'cause Kids Flix is here!  (less)

they're going to deliver just that. Insert your favorite quote about reputation and disappointment here. This 28 track, 2-CD set is indeed an amusing sampling of the genre, featuring bands of historical value (Kraftwerk, Throbbing Gristle, Cybotron) and slightly more modern tried-and-true acts (Underworld, the Orb, the Prodigy, the ubiquitous Chemical Brothers), as well as the occasional guilty pleasure (M/A/R/R/S's "Pump up the Volume" and L.A. Style's "James Brown Is Dead"). Where the collection falls short, however, is on its "odyssey" claim. The cutting edge of the genre is completely ignored in favor of songs that don't necessarily need to appear on more compilations (Gary Numan's "Cars," New Order's "Blue Monday"). Finally, the cuts boom, but they don't ...  (less)

the largest volume of efficient filter media in individual inserts with the powerful water flows from the free floating impeller. Alternate replacement of the CycleGuard inserts ensures continuous biological removal of organic toxins can be achieved. The waterfall style output from the Aqua Clear filter agitates the surface of the water while creating beneficial currents throughout the entire volume of the aquarium. Both the surface agitation and the rotational currents bring more water molecules to the surface, in physical contact with the atmosphere, enabling them to release carbon dioxide and replenish oxygen more efficiently. In addition, the constantly moving water currents do not allow dead spots to occur in the aquarium, elimina...  (less)

dreamers who work at a bustling record store. Stars Renee Zellweger, Liv Tyler, Anthony La Paglia, Ethan Embry and Robin Tunney. Gin Blossoms, the Cranberries, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Cracker, Evan Dando, Better Than Ezra and more hot alternative rock underscores virtually every scene.  (less)

model Marla Hanson ( Cheryl Pollack, Pump Up the Volume ) moves to New York City to fulfill her dream of becoming a top fashion model. A chance meeting with photographer Eric Warner ( Dale Midkiff, Pet Sematary ), opens doors to opportunities that Marla’s only dreamed of…until now. With her star on the rise, Marla decides to move out on her own. Eric introduces her to makeup artist, Steve Roth ( Kirk Baltz, Resevoir Dogs ), a man with a room to rent and a dark, growing obsession for her. As Marla’s relationship with Eric blossoms, Steve becomes increasingly jealous. He tells Marla he wants more from their relationship, but she refuses his overtures. Steve’s continued harassment leads Marla to break her lease and meet with him one fin...  (less)