Go to Your Room: Jodie Foster's new thriller is the right kind of punishment.
Rio Grand: Brazilian vocalist Celia Malheiros hits all the right notes.
Def Not Dumb: Indie rap duo Blackalicious causes splash with jump to major label.
Aural Fixation: Jason Newsted finds there is life after Metallica with his new band, EchoBrain.
All Shook Down: Pop waif Alanis Morissette gives voice to grammar-impaired.
Feelin' Sicilian: Palermo is so good, it may even qualify as a religious experience.
History Channeling: Two performances explore the past from new perspectives.
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