March 2–9, 2000 disc quicks|rock/pop Fiona Apple When the Pawn… (Clean Slate/Epic) Forget the waify, bitchy, whiny Fiona Apple of yore. Her debut, Tidal, was such a surprise because listeners were left dumbfounded by the fact that the beautifully composed…

March 2–9, 2000 six pick Altar to Raymond Carver The late Raymond Carver’s minimalist short stories — tales of lovers, drinkers and families trying to face their turbulent lives — pack an oft-shocking emotional wallop. For proof, see “Thomas Hirschhorn:…

March 2–9, 2000 six pick Sonny Sixkiller Kara Lafty has a skill for writing lyrics about relationships — not just romantic — at a turning point. “I’m hanging by a thread,” she sings on the pretty rocker “One Less In…

March 2–9, 2000 dance Stop, In the Name of Dance David Dorfman Dance Bryn Mawr College, Feb. 25 A dramaturge acts as a literary adviser and editor of sorts for a theater company; we need an analogous position in dance.…

February 24–March 2, 2000 on media A Bad Case of Hermes Hermes strikes again: The Feb. 22 Inky op-ed error (top) and Feb. 23’s correction. Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky watches his computer screen and frowns. It’s been about 30…

February 24–March 2, 2000 art Iron Maiden Work in Progress, 1992-2000 by Alison Kuby Netz. Alison Kuby Netz turns heavy metal into fine art. by Robin Rice Grinding the Wind: The Kinetic Sculpture of Alison Kuby Netz With music by…

February 17–24, 2000 loot You’re So Smooth Udderly Smooth Udder Cream was developed 30 years ago to soothe the ailing udders of cows that the rigors of farm life had turned chapped or swollen and tender. But when it was…

February 17–24, 2000 on media Communication Breakdown One-way Street? Reporters are complaining about the administration’s spin control. A recent report from the Project for Excellence in Journalism offers an explanation as to why Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain seems…

February 3–10, 2000 disc quicks|jazz Ron Carter Sextet Orfeu (Blue Note) At this point in his career, Ron Carter can do anything he wants, and he does. The former bass player in Miles Davis’ celebrated ’60s quintet now busies himself…