May 7 , 2003 (Vol. 37, Iss. 32)
noise.
Editors: Kimberly Chun & J.H. Tompkins
Art director: Lori Spears
Noise logo designer: J. Fish
Noise cover: Gregg Gordon for gigart.com
Music accounts executive: Chris Owen

Trouble in the forest
A child of punk's guide to the fabulous, freaky faerie sounds of British folk rock.
By Mike McGuirk

One of a kind
Richard Thompson, a singular man who makes singular music, has just released his best studio album in years.
By Derk Richardson

Everyday Rapture
The dance floor opens up for a noisy band from San Francisco.

By Kimberly Chun

Full Circle
Funk traveler
By Oliver Wang

Magas brain
The Chicago electronic rocker unleashes
By Jimmy Draper

Punctum
Fantasyland

By George Chen

Tip sheet
Upcoming Bay Area shows

By Kimberly Chun