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Show Life * OFWINE GLUECK-GHOLDSONN life writer ciffee X If D J I M • - " Monday • November 3, 2008 '.- F L I Loralne Gtueck-Ghofdston/ UVU Review - and if you're in a rush, there's even a drive-up window. I've long loved Juice and Java and will still go there to see my friends, but the atmosphere of the Pod is a bit more welcoming. I will remain loyal to Juice to a certain extent, but I've already developed a fondness for the Coffee Pod. The location is convenient, the people are friendly, the coffee is tasty, and if I'm not careful, I might gain that five pounds back by gorging myself on those irresistible pastries. My friends and I have already had some good times there and have decided to make it a hangout. It won't completely replace Juice and Java, but since it's.a lot closer to UVU, I'll probably end up there more often, . The Coffee Pod and Simple Foods is located at 426 West 1230 North in Provo, across State street from D.I. and next to Big Lots and Little Caesar's Pizza. A L B U M R E V I E W Metallica's Death Magnetic Despite some bad mixing, Metallica's newest record is decent was playing in the room next door. They don't have the vocal breath of, say, "Sad When Napster-hating Me- But True." tallica came out with a new The riffs keep coming album, I was like an invasion of maliskeptical. Their cious ores on tracks like last release, St. "All Nightmare Long" and Still, this Anger, was a album is disappointment, "Cyanide," a desperate yet a guilty even if they did entertaining attempt by the band to reclaim what they plearelease a docu- once had. Hetfield still has sure for mentary show- his characteristic, Hell's an- Metallica's latest album was any Me- ing how special gel on amphetamine vocals released this October. tallica and cathartic that basically make MetalliStill, the result is a nice the making of it ca what they are. Solos duel fan... sit down, kick back, sip of was. Could this and joust each other, creating some whiskey with grandpa. album bring the classical harmony solos You hear the good oV stories Metallica back to life? heard on their 80's albums. as Metallica makes musical Well, the good news is Like a bunch of grandpas allusions to their early days it's a lot better than St. An- who need canes to get up in tracks like "The Day That ger. and walk, Metallica relies on Never Comes," recalling the The intro track, "That their tried and true, post 80's music of Ride The Lightning Was Just Your Life," is style of tritone riffs played and ... And Justice For All, if reminiscent of older songs to a medium tempo to get only briefly. They may not like "One." It kicks off with around. This is ok, since it's be as fast as they used to be, some meaty, ominous riffs, authentic. But it is clear that but they still hold their own but I couldn't help but think Metallica is not attempting pretty well. the vocals sound weird. It's to push the limits of speed, But if you're thinking, like Hetfield recorded them genre, style, or any of that. "Yeah, this is good, but it in the shower while the band They are too old. Life writer PICTURE still sounds too polished," you are right. Many fans are ; actually petitioning Metallica to re-release the album without compressing it so much. • This problem is known as > the "Loudness War," and' it is when bands seek to increase every sound level of every instrument and make • the mix as loud as possible. Unfortunately, many bands ' are forced to do so, because it apparently gets the attention of the record execs more so than lower volume mixes. • Truth is, you need some instruments and parts to be quieter. That is why Metallica's older albums sound different, and, to many, better. ' Still, this album is a guilty • pleasure for any Metallica fan, despite Rick Rubin's bad mixing (he has a good ability to drain bands of substance). The constant machine-gun riffs and changes are far from boring, and the dark riffs and lyrics will make you smile. Free Dr. Pepper for everyone in America from • A6 life, making any people in the photos look surprisingly small. His pictures of local Mormon temples, especially, bring out this contrast. The gallery participates in Downtown Provo's Gallery Stroll every first Friday of the month, the next .event being Nov. 7. During the stroll, the majority of Provo's art galleries are free to the public, and there are often free refreshments and live entertainment, according to Provo's Web site. To have your photographs considered for display in the gallery, you can just "come in or call," Mitchell said. The gallery is open from about 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and about noon to 10:00 p.m. on weekends. Mitchell also does custom photos and portraiture. To commission these, call the number above or visit the gallery. Prints can be ordered at any number of prices. Small matted photos with a magnet on the back can be purchased for $5, or large prints can run up to $900. The gallery also does custom imaging for other photographers for "less than most of the local framing shops," said Mitchell. A9 : ^x$>sS'Cvi.'{Z&& --.•.• J i ^ U X New Coffee Pod opens in Zoobieville For obvious reasons, a coffee drinker's options are limited in the Provo/Orem area. But at long last, Coffee Pod is now open near the border between the cities. Though it may be located near downtown Zoobieville, Provo's disenchanted coffee lovers are gravitating toward the Pod. Owner Marnie Robert wanted an open, comfortable atmosphere where people don't have to pay for wi-fi, and where a cafe mocha won't run you an hour's worth of pay. The Coffee Pod not only has good coffee, but a great selection of pastries, yogurt, fresh fruit, bottled drinks, even chips. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they offer to heat the pastries up for you, and I must say, the hot apple churro I had with my caramel mocchiato was probably the best churro ever. It's in a larger space than most coffee shops, so even at peak hours, it doesn't get claustrophobic. There are toys for kids, a small flat screen TV that enhances the room instead of trying to take it over, outdoor seating for the good weather days **i ITREVOR WILSON Life writer Caleb Mitchell This shot in Bryce Canyon National Park is an example of how Caleb Mitchell makes Utahan scenery look largerthan-life. Mitchell's photographs W h e r e : 250 N. University Ave. Provo C o n t a c t : (801)734-9395 Additional Info: www. flickr.com/people/CalebMitchell or www.CalebMitchell.com The company will make good on their promise. The band Guns N' Roses has been working on their latest album, Chinese Democracy, for over a decade. Earlierthis year, Dr. Pepper announced that they would give "everyone in America" one free can of soda if the aibum was released sometime in 2008. Axl Rose and company have finally set the official release date as Nov. 23 2008, and Dr. Pepper is sticking to their word. "We never thought this day would come," Tony Jacobs, vice president of marketing for Dr. Pepper, said in a statement. "But now that it's here all we can say is: The Dr. Pepper is on us." The offer does not include former GNR guitarists Slash and Buckethead, though. "We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr. Pepper with our album Chinese Democracy as for us this came totally out of Jordy Kirkrnan/UVU Review the blue," said Rose on the band's Myspace page in March. "If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album I'll share my Dr. Pepper with him." If you want your free Dr. Pepper, go to www.drpepper. com on the Nov. 23 release date. Enter your information receive a coupon for one free 20-ounce Dr. Pepper. Once you have your coupon, it can be redeemed wherever Dr. Pepper is sold. Don't forget, though, the coupons will only be available for 24 hours starting at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The long awaited Chinese Democracy will be available exclusively at Best Buy stores around the nation. Caleb Mitchell classifieds help wanted Nannies Unlimited Great Jobs. Nation Wide-Out of jState, 1 yrcommitment. Caring families, excellent salaries, www.nannies-unlimited.com 801 -756-4119 Now hiring P/T for Emergenjcy Essentials South Jordan location. Preparedness/camping store $9-11/hour, cust service exp useful,! great work atmosphere, employee discounts. 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