Checking in at Coachella
Savannah Dukes Samala, Staff Writer
February 29, 2012
A breakdown of the famous music festival Get your sunscreen and tents ready and come experience one of the biggest music festivals of the year. Coachella 2012 is fast approaching and if you haven’t bought your ticket already, chances are, you are out of luck. In an effort to accommodate the growing... Read more »
And The Giraffe’s Album Review “Something for Someone”
Jenny Barnes, Staff Writer
December 19, 2011
For those starved by Lady Gaga, tired of Taylor Swift, and waiting desperately for more Bon Iver, here it is. When Nick Roberts and Josh Morris, now best friends, met at a college orientation in Florida, they never expected to be in a band together. However, Roberts recalls that when he and... Read more »
Album Review: “Dead Throne” by The Devil Wears Prada
Nicole Walters, Web Editor
December 3, 2011
The Devil Wears Prada, a post-hardcore band from Dayton, Ohio, recently released their new album “Dead Throne” in early September. The band takes a more brutal approach with “Dead Throne,” leaving fans both amazed and disappointed in the thirteen-track album. The early-released song “Born To... Read more »
Album Review: “Lady and Gentlemen” by LeAnn Rimes
Jenny Barnes, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
LeAnn Rimes is no stranger to releasing country albums. Over the course of her career, LeAnn Rimes has released thirteen albums since the age of thirteen. The newest addition to her discography, “Lady & Gentlemen,” is an album compiled of songs that are covers of her favorite male country... Read more »
Album Review: “Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You” by Does it Offend You, Yeah?
Will Jones, Staff Writer
May 12, 2011
Grade: B Does It Offend You, Yeah?’s second album demonstrates an expansion in their musical repertoire. Echos of their previous single, “We Are Rockstars,” resonate in their opening song “We are the Dead,” while the song “Wondering” demonstrates DIOYY’s turn to a rap style. Unfortunately... Read more »
Album Review: “Science and Faith” by The Script
Kiely Doherty, Staff Writer
May 12, 2011
Grade: B+ This band of three Irishmen, who emerged onto the popular music scene in the U.S. in 2009, came out with their new album, “Science and Faith,” which is full of radio-friendly pop rock, similar to their previous album. Though the title may indicate some sort of religious theme, the songs... Read more »
Album Review: “The King of Limbs” by Radiohead
Lauren Sonken, Staff Writer
May 12, 2011
Grade: B+ After releasing seven albums since 1993, Radiohead has just debuted their newest album “King of Limbs.” Previous album norms consisted of melodic guitar-centered compositions. However, “King of Limbs” does not specifically follow these patterns, for it is more electronically centered.... Read more »
Album Review: “Awesome as F–k” by Green Day
Jake Barnes, Staff Writer
May 12, 2011
Grade: B Green Day’s fame for crowd-grabbing, intense shows translates to an “awesome” second live album that features not only some of the bands’ greatest hits but even some lesser known songs. “Awesome As F–k” covers all 24 years of Green Day’s history, starting with the band’s... Read more »
Album Review: “Kiss Each Other Clean” by Iron and Wine
Brianna Mabry, Staff Writer
March 23, 2011
Grade: B Make no mistake Iron and Wine fans, Sam Beam is no longer the voice of the music you loved fall asleep to at night. The new album, “Kiss Each Other Clean”, is leaving many listeners discontent as sounds of digitized drums, glockenspiels, and saxophones spill their way through the speakers.... Read more »
Album Review: “21″ by Adele
Tara McQueen, Staff Writer
March 23, 2011
Grade: B Adele reveals her life story as it unravels through changes she has made in her way of life through her bluesy gospel music a disco twist in her new album, “21.” Adele’s album shot straight to the top on January 30th for the UK album charts recording the largest January album in five years... Read more »