Music - Aug. 21, 2008
The sophomore effort reconsidered
To paraphrase a common adage, a band has a lifetime to write a debut disc and six months to write the second one. While that may be less true these days when it's not unsual for artists to spend two or more years on a new record, traditionally sophomore albums haven't always gotten the respect they deserve.
Tags: U2, The Jam, Stereophonics, The Kooks, The Clash, Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Elvis Costello, The Attractions, Oasis

Music - June 25, 2007
Summerfest stung when Sting, The Police stiff Milwaukee
Despite a diligent lobbying effort and a lucrative offer, The Police bypassed Summerfest during the band's reunion tour. Though ticket sales have been brisk, reviews for recent shows have been mixed.
Tags: the police, summerfest, sting, bob babisch, andy summers, stewart copeland