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The Magnetic Fields release “Love at the Bottom of the Sea”
The Magnetic Fields is a band that has generated a large cult following over the past twenty three years. Their most classic known release is the 1999’s 69 Love Songs, a three volume set of all, you guessed it, love songs. Three albums and thirteen years later, they give us their collection of two-minute songs, Love [...]
Pink Floyd re-releases the all-time masterpiece “The Wall”
I am a huge Pink Floyd fan. They are my favorite band and “The Wall” is without a doubt my favorite album of all time. I own it on vinyl. I own their entire discography on CD. I have even been lucky enough to go see the album performed in it’s entirety by the man [...]
“Awake” is a show you should definitely stay up for
“Awake” is a new show that premiered last night. It airs on Thursday nights at 9 on channel 5. It is a show about a man named Micheal, who was in a car accident with his wife Hannah and son Rex. In the accident, he loses one his family members. The twist is that Micheal [...]
Snooki’s bundle of joy is on it’s way
“Jersey Shores” Nichole Polizzi, who goes by Snooki, is reported to be three months pregnant according to a recent post in the New York Times. Snooki is well know for being crazy and always wanting to party. On “Jersey Shore”, all she does is drink, party and sleep. Now, I was not too shocked when [...]
Chiddy Bang finally releases full length studio album
Chiddy Bang, of “Opposite of Adults” fame, has released their first studio album, Breakfast. They have incredible potential that if executed correctly, can produce some really great songs. This is shown on “Mind Your Manners” and “Ray Charles”. However, they aren’t perfect. There is plenty of filler on this album. When I hear “Handclaps and [...]
Indie Band “fun.” Lives Up To Their Name On New Album
This week, Indie Pop band Fun (often stylized as “fun.”) released their sophomore effort, Some Nights. You may have heard their single “We Are Young” in one of several commercials, most likely the one for Chevy’s Sonic, which was aired during the Super Bowl. The album presents an interesting sound, one that is familiar, yet, [...]
New Werewolf Police EP is a Lo-Fi Triumph
This month, I stumbled upon this gem of an album by the Connecticut lo-fi indie rock band Werewolf Police. This is their second release, the first being a self titled full length effort. The EP presents an upbeat and vintage sound that is extremely memorable and re-playable.The album begins with “Jumbo & Slim”, an upbeat [...]
Van Halen – A Different Kind of Truth (Review)
Here in the 00’s, many 70’s and 80’s hard rock bands have made a comeback with a new album. Aerosmith, Kiss, and Iron Maiden have all done this. Now, it’s Van Halen’s turn. For the most part, I’ve enjoyed these comeback albums. Maybe “A Different Kind of Truth” will accomplish this same feat. “Tattoo” was [...]