Music Reviews

by / on May 28, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

30 Seconds to Mars “Love Lust Faith + Dreams” Review

Southern California’s own 30 Seconds to Mars has released another stellar album with “Love Lust Faith + Dreams.” As the title suggests, the band explores themes of lost loves, chasing dreams, losing oneself and new beginnings. Their single, “Up in [...]

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by / on May 21, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

Demi Lovato “Demi” Review

After her career with Disney ended, Demi Lovato’s struggles and triumphs came to a head in 2011 with her heartbreaking single, “Skyscraper.” Although the Disney star had difficulties with eating disorders, self-harm and a painful breakup, “Skyscraper” was definitely an [...]

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by / on May 21, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

Daft Punk “Random Access Memories” Review

For most of its nearly hour and 15 minute length, Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories,” sounds like a revolution. Despite the few moments the album doesn’t quite reach its soaring heights, Daft Punk’s record remains the most exciting and unique [...]

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by / on May 14, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

She & Him “Volume 3” Review

Famous for their 60s-style pop tone, She & Him continues that trend in “Volume 3,” the duo’s fourth studio album. Consisting of the famous actress Zooey Deschanel and Matthew Ward (M. Ward), She & Him is an indie pop duo [...]

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by / on May 7, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

The Airborne Toxic Event “Such Hot Blood” Review

Widely known for their melancholy track “Sometime Around Midnight” on their first album, the Airborne Toxic Event has made a romantic comeback this spring with “Such Hot Blood.” It has been two years since the alternative rock band with the [...]

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by / on April 30, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

Frank Turner “Tape Deck Heart” Review

Frank Turner is easily one of the most emotionally expressive songwriters in music right now. On Turner’s fifth solo album, “Tape Deck Heart,” his first since 2011’s “England Keep My Bones,” Turner pours out his feelings on love and life [...]

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by / on April 30, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

Will.I.Am “#willpower” Review

I feel that the majority of people who listen to the Black Eyed Peas solely do so because of Will.I.Am. The reason people listen to Will.I.Am is still unbeknownst to me. After giving the rapper/writer/producer another shot, despite my typical [...]

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by / on April 23, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Mosquito” Review

After their flashy, dance-friendly album “It’s Blitz!,” the New York trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs claim they’re returning to basics on their fourth studio production, supposedly reminiscent of “Show Your Bones” (2006). I say “supposedly” because while “Show Your Bones” was [...]

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by / on April 23, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

Kid Cudi “Indicud” Review

The Man on the Moon returns with “Indicud,” the third album that plays a hefty interlude to Kid Cudi’s astronomical series. When describing his latest album, Scott Mescudi (“Kid Cudi”) identified Dr. Dre’s “2001” as his inspiration and said this [...]

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by / on April 16, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Music Reviews

Paramore “Paramore” Review

After Paramore’s fast rise to stardom thanks to Hayley Williams’ electric voice, a swarm of criticism and lackluster music seemingly tore the band apart. Coinciding with the release of their third album, “Brand New Eyes,” Paramore lost its cohesiveness when [...]

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