Reviews
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Jenny Owen Youngs - Unwavering Band of Light
Album Review
Jenny Owen Youngs, 30-year-old singer-song writer from New Jersey has just released her third full-length album entitled Unwavering Band of Light. The very indie sound that Youngs has been known for is endearing and harmonic, especially so for Light, being carefully produced, arranged, engineered and mixed by Dan Romer.
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Dr. Dog- Be the Void
Album Review
Philadelphian rockers Dr. Dog recently released their sixth album, Be the Void. The band continues to capture that ‘60s lo-fi sound that many fans have come to appreciate. Like on past albums, guitarist Scott McMicken and bassist Toby Leaman share singing and songwriting duties equally.
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John Green- The Fault in Our Stars
Book Review
John Green's, The Fault in Our Stars can be placed under a number of genres. It is a humorous piece of young adult fiction about falling in love, and what are referred to as "the side effects of death". Though directed at young adults, I heavily recommend it to individuals of any age and from any walk of life.
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Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
Classic Album Review
The year is 1970, and with just three notes, English pioneer heavy metal band Black Sabbath are able to fundamentally change the genre of rock and roll – forever. These three notes construct what is known as the tritone. Referred to in the past as "diabolus in musica", literally, "the devil in music" – people believed it had a Satanic quality and even banned its use.
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ScHoolboy Q - Habits and Contradictions
Album Review
Completely reflective of the mood throughout the album, ScHoolboy Q has struck gold again with his sophomore release. Q's appropriately titled Habits and Contradictions, is an advancement and illustration of his growth as artist. His dark, convincing style repeatedly connects the listener to every track while keeping the mood of the title.
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First Aid Kit - The Lion’s Roar
Album Review
First Aid Kit's newest release, The Lion's Roar commands to be listened to if you enjoy a mix of folk, country, indie-rock tunes. The two sisters from Stolkholm, Sweden — Johanna and Klara Soderberg — spent 2011 touring with Bright Eyes and Lykke Li, playing shows in Europe and the US.
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Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory
Album Review
Attack on Memory, the second proper release from Cloud Nothings shows the growth and maturity of lead singer Dylan Baldi thanks to the help of famed album producer Steve Albini (the man behind the boards for Nirvana's In Utero and The Pixies' Surfer Rosa).
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Nada Surf - The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy
Album Review
On Jan. 24, alternative trio, Nada Surf released their seventh full-length album entitled, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy. The band, which consists of Matthew Caws on guitar and vocals, Ira Elliot on drums and back up vocals and Daniel Lorca on bass and back up vocals, have been playing together since 1992.
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Lamb of God- Resolution
Album Review
Resolution, Lamb of God's seventh studio album, is a very solid effort from the Richmond, Virginia natives. I'm going to say this up front: fans of Lamb of God, if you have not heard this album, get it immediately; and for fans of metal music in general, also get this album immediately.
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Waxahatchee- American Weekend
Album Review
American Weekend is the newest release from one of many projects of Katie Crutchfield. Waxahatchee is the unpronounceable name given to her solo project, used to modestly separate herself from earlier bands such as P.S. Eliot and Bad Banana. Although P.
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