Need More Love: A Graphic Memoir

Before the outgrowth of women's confessional literature clogged the bookstore shelves and the blogosphere

"...toward the French countryside. In addition to its autobiographical edge, this book offers insights into the history of underground..."

May 4, 2007 Books Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Girl in a Coma

"...dominate to the point of dulling her guitar's straight edge. Still, both radiate a manic energy; even the ballads..."

May 4, 2007 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Pissyourpantstastic

They're still streaming into SXSW from the land down under

"...as Byrne has a bit of a Ryan Adams edge to him. Josh Pyke is a little like Mark..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Hammer of the Gods

Scandinavia brings the lobster tail to SXSW 07

"...what they referred to as "an island on the edge of the civilized world," attracted no doubt by the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Nothing Here Has Any Real Value

Honorable mention

"...We stop abruptly at the edge of the lawn. The other boy is sitting on..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by Sarah Elizabeth Eastep

Cardinals Down the Drain: To Night the Impossible Mare?

"...to let the Astros overrun us. Even with an edge, however slim and dwindled, the so-called (as distinct from..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Talented If Not Young

The artists in Mexic-Arte's 'YLA No. 11' may be beyond youth, but they're still definitely deserving of attention

"...this show, Debbie Does What Debbie Wants With Debbie's Sister's Fiancé, is installed as a graphic novel. Each of..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...1997 album Early Minimalism reinstated him on that cutting edge, as did last year's Outside the Dream Syndicate Alive...."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...the genre affiliation sway you from the soulfully jazzy edge to his rock balladry. The collaborative effort with Mercury..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...read about government-spending growth, you have to grab the edge of the desk to steady yourself...."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column

Spoon

"...2001's Merge debut, Girls Can Tell, stripped Spoon's jagged edge down to its bassline, follow-up Kill the Moonlight reapplied..."

May 13, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Ribbon on the Highway

Here comes Jimmy LaFave

"...that Oklahoma possesses "a frontier spirit, with an Australian edge to it" and that "you can hardly see a..."

May 6, 2005 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

The Redeemers

Ellen Spiro on 'Troop 1500,' the story of Girl Scouts and the inmate mothers who love them

"...making her latest documentary, Troop 1500. Located on the edge of the Hill Country, the views nuzzle up to..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Girlie Action

Girlie action

"...originals ("Backhand"), half covers ("Summertime"), with a funky blue edge. Hardtop Jubilee is Kerry Polk's debut solo CD, and..."

June 18, 2004 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Working-Class Hero

Is Michael Fracasso's Austin's best kept musical secret?

"...the first he made with Sexton, adds a pop edge and bigger beats...."

April 23, 2004 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...the Norah Jones, Sade, or even Polly Jean Harvey edge. We said "versatile." – Kate X Messer..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

After a Fashion

It's the holiday season and Stephen is already ho-ho-Hoin' it up. What did the fashionable eat for turkey day?

"...of an era past, but with a totally contemporary edge. Kirk resurrects vintage T-shirt designs from the Eighties and..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...Lamar was bookended by the Broken Spoke on the edge of town at Ben White and the Split Rail..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Major Stars' new Distant Effects recall Galaxie 500's harder edge in structure and mood, though Rogers' elongated solos serve..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Motherless Child

Obscure monument to balladry finally sees the light of day

"...Jimmy Scott was superb and peerless, always on the edge of disaster the way he held a note. You..."

July 6, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Notes on the music scene, the music seen, the music herd, and the music heard.

"...When The Cutting Edge spent two weeks in town, they were listening to..."

March 30, 2001 Column

Food-o-File

Why Virginia B. Wood's first culinary epiphany got her in big trouble.

"...goblet with plump pink shrimp hooked festively over the edge and a glistening silver bowl of bright red sauce..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Short Cuts

Richard Linklater goes to Sundance.

"...still (more or less) for 24 straight hours of cutting-edge cinematic hooch. Venue owner Tim League reports only about..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Los Lobos, Damnations TX, Stubb's, October 13

"...who believe in such things, but Los Lobos never acknowledged that they were playing the prime day for lunatics...."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Page Two

Defending the Lauryn Paige Fuller murder story.

"...life has no meaning ... she was on the edge ... not a member of our community."..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Climbing the Family Tree

Virginia Wood finds that with the help of U.S. census records, finding the roots of her family is possible.

"...1910, and 1920 on Soundex. The librarians are very knowledgeable and willing to help with your research...."

Feb. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...over understanding, because it simply hurts too much to acknowledge that such a distortion of faith and love can..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

Tributes

"...production, and better mastering. The Bruisers add a metal edge to "SPG," Road Rage lays down a massive slab..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...and moody; thought out, yet never losing their improvisational edge. While tunes such as "Leola" and the Lester Bowie..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...Austin already teeters on the edge of stricter EPA air quality standards for automobile emissions..."

March 26, 1999 Column

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