October 2014 • Volume 40, Number 11 • www.illinoisentertainer.com
COVER STORY:
LILLY ALLEN
Judging by Lily Allen's quick-witted, riposteriddled new comeback album Sheezus – her first
record in five years, and a feminine twist on Kanye
West's self-important Yeezus set from 2013 – the
British diva simply does not suffer fools gladly.
Tom Lanham talked to Allen, in this issue.
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HELLO MY NAME IS JIM
To music fans in Chicago, Jim Peterik's been a local legend
since debuting with The Ides Of March in the mid-1960s, but after
reading his inaugural autobiography Through The Eye Of The
Tiger: The Rock ‘N' Roll Life Of Survivor's Founding Member
(BenBella), it's apparent the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer is amongst melodic rock royalty all the world
over. Sure, there's his initial and reunited rounds with that
"Vehicle"-touting troupe, followed by a multi-million selling streak
in the immensely successful Survivor, though he's also co-written a
stable of hits for the likes .38 Special, The Beach Boys, and dozens
more. Andy Argyrakis talked to the legend from Berwyn..
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EMPIRES
Chicago's Empires posted an update on their official website
that informed their fans they'd struck a rich vein of creativity that
poured out the "stuff" that would ultimately forge together into
their new LP, Orphan." Just released, Orphan is a culmination of all
of Empires' experiences to date, with the band sounding more
effortlessly self-assured than they ever have before. It's also a hell
of a record. Jamie Black talked to the ban.
File
We Jam Econo, no more; Common's AAHH! Fest, Paulie's new career? .
Hello My Name Is...
IE's Penelope Biver talked to Pete Yorn.
Sweet Home
Fall Blues News.
KING CRIMSON
Media
Six years ago, Robert Fripp announced his retirement, and all
the former members went on with their lives. Now the Crimson
King has returned to his court, and brought a new seven piece
version of the band with him. The current line-up again features
Fripp, Jakko Jakszyk, Tony Levin, Mel Collins, Pat Mastelotto,
Gavin Harrison and Bill Rieflin and cast of thousands. Bruce
Pilato taked to longtime bassist, Levin.
WPGU's Hall Of Fame.
Calendar
Spins
U2, Ryan Adams.
Caught In A Mosh
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Butcher Babies are hot.
Studiophile
Robert Rolfe Feddersen at Electrical Audio.
Classifieds
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You dumped your boyfriend, now you're looking for a vocalist.
Gear
Line 6 wants you to get Sonic.
Around Hear
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Local band demos reviewed.
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