This CD represents Smith's selling out his former indy record label and signing with the RIAA-lapdog Dreamwork Studios. Nevertheless, the music does not suffer. I can't help but think about Good Will Hunting whenever I hear certain tracks, it is nontetheless a very infectious effort.

It's not OK Computer, nor even OK Computer 2 as suggested by the band in pre-release media, it's more like OK Computer 0.5. Having said that, something 50% as good as OK Computer is probably better than most everything else out there at the moment. I mean, what elase are you gonna listen to? Rap? Pshaw. Whatever.

I was looking for a new piece of music to test out my new Etymotic ER-4S headphones, and this came highly recommended. Many people have commented on the harmony between the action and score in the open war scene, and unlike some soundtracks, this one stands on its on very proudly. The dynamics are astounding.

"Oh look, it's the White Stripes. They r teh ub3r r0x0r. ," so sayeth most everyone these days. They made this album with vintage equipment. Woopty do. All that means is the final recording is sonically very sloppy. The opening bass line of Seven Nation Army, while very distinctive and groovy sounding, is very badly distored in the left channel. Other glaring errors abound, but overall the music is inspired and energetic. And Meg has big boobs. Woo hoo.

This CD reminds me of high school. Specifically, it reminds me of nearly blowing up the chemistry lab with a big chunk of sodium metal and a beaker of water, but I digress. Document ranks as one of my all-time personal favorites. Other than conjuring great feelings of nostalgia, it is a perfectly written, perfectly recorded, and perfectly produced piece of art.

If you've seen an epic war or medieval fantasy flick in the last 15 years, you're probably familiar with this work. It is one of the most over-used and bastardized pieces of music in the 20th century, and for good reason. After hundreds of listens, it is still fresh and awe-inspiring. The opening chorus of O Fortuna is just breath-taking. There are lots and lots of versions of Carmina Burana on the market, but Shaw remains the standard.