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Weezer’s ‘Black Album’ another disappointing entry

Salena Moran & Evan Penrod | Staff Writers 03/21/19 Weezer proves they will “do the things they wanna do” even if that means releasing their bland and forgettable 13th studio release, Black Album. Following the Teal Album (2019) and the White Album (2016), the anticipated Black Album was quoted by Rivers Cuomo, Weezer’s frontman, as being a “beach boys gone dark” and listeners originally anticipated … Continue reading Weezer’s ‘Black Album’ another disappointing entry

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Ariana Grande’s thank u, next shines with standout tracks

Natalie Schroeder | Staff Writer 02/14/19 Sweetener was released Aug. 17, 2018, and less than six months later, Ariana Grande released thank u, next. This album is easily one of the best that Grande has written. The anticipation for the full project’s release began when her singles “thank u, next” dropped in November, and “7 rings” that followed in January. Both songs feature a more … Continue reading Ariana Grande’s thank u, next shines with standout tracks

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Maggie Rogers’ new album meets expectations

Josiah Martin | Arts & Entertainment Editor 01/24/19 Maggie Rogers’ rise to mainstream fame has been swift and well-deserved. A well-known indie pop artist with a reputation for heartfelt dreamy-but-danceable tracks, her transition to major-label success seemed inevitable from the start. Heard it in a Past Life feels like just that — a transition. While a promising album, Rogers may need to diversify and develop … Continue reading Maggie Rogers’ new album meets expectations

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DROGAS WAVE tackles complex subject

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 09/27/18 Lupe Fiasco’s newest album, DROGAS WAVE, is a meditation on the need for pan-Africanism, or as Encylopedia Britanicca defines it, “the idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified.” This album is a crash course on the ideology of uniting Africans in their sameness under one common goal, popularized by Haile Selassie during his … Continue reading DROGAS WAVE tackles complex subject

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Lemon Twigs’ attempted rock opera lacks flow

Josiah Martin | A&E Editor 08/30/18 Sophomore albums say a lot about a band, and where they’re moving next musically. It is odd that the Lemon Twigs’ second album should be a concept album, a musical about a young chimp deciding that he wants to attend school. The D’Addario brothers, Brian and Michael, are known for their ‘60s-inspired rock sound, which is on full display … Continue reading Lemon Twigs’ attempted rock opera lacks flow

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Gorillaz live in the “Now, Now”

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 07/11/18 The Now, Now is the latest album by Damon Albarn’s musical side-project The Gorillaz, and for many fans, they’ll be wishing it was the “past, past.” To be clear, the album in and of itself isn’t bad. The music doesn’t stand out when compared to the work the project has produced in the past. Still, this iteration has proved … Continue reading Gorillaz live in the “Now, Now”

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Mike Shinoda’s latest album tackles tough subject, but doesn’t stand out

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 06/24/18 On July 20, 2017, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington took his life. Nearly a year later, the same conversations many Linkin Park fans already had re-entered the mainstream, with the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade rocking the foodie and fashion worlds. While it is impossible to know why Bennington took his own life, Mike Shinoda prefers to … Continue reading Mike Shinoda’s latest album tackles tough subject, but doesn’t stand out

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Logic’s Bobby Tarantino II portrays authenticity

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 03/15/2018 Logic’s new mixtape Bobby Tarantino II, debuted March 9, and it’s likely not for fans of Logic’s previous work on Everybody. The music opens up with an introduction starring pop-culture icons and cartoon characters Rick and Morty. In this opening, the two debate whether to listen to “mixtape” or “album” Logic — both showing different sides of the … Continue reading Logic’s Bobby Tarantino II portrays authenticity

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I Like Fun emphasizes robust lyrical prowess

By Josiah Martin | Staff Writer 02/01/2018 When a band has remained active for 35 years, it is almost unavoidable that their latter efforts would seem phoned in. Bands traditionally lose their edge over time. I Like Fun thankfully proves that this is not the case for They Might Be Giants. I Like Fun is the 20th studio album by They Might Be Giants, a … Continue reading I Like Fun emphasizes robust lyrical prowess

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‘Beautiful Trauma’ candid, heartfelt triumph

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer 10/19/17 On Friday, Oct. 13, P!nk dropped her seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma, ending her five-year hiatus since The Truth About Love. Her newest creation gives P!nk fans exactly what they want: killer, powerful vocals, pure, unadulterated honesty and a just a hint of goofiness. Beautiful Trauma is a bit different than P!nk’s other albums, which is a surprise, … Continue reading ‘Beautiful Trauma’ candid, heartfelt triumph

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