Concrete Blonde – “Bloodletting” and “Walking in London” Concrete Blonde, until about a month ago, was one of those groups I had never heard of, but had heard songs that they had sung without realizing it. However, after seeing the video to “Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)” on “Beevis and Butthead” (Please forgive me! I don’t […]
Any country or a place has its set of rules or laws. They are made in order to keep the place safe and peaceful. Some may have a set of rules while others may have rules that are open to changes and additions. These rules are set to govern people and keep them in discipline. […]
“The connection album” Boy is Heather Headley self titled album nice! I can’t specific the best way I really feel whereas listening to it. It’s like a album made for a viewers of females. She selected nice diction which received my consideration. Each track speaks on relationships which gave me the thought of the title […]
On November 2, hoards of Primus fans patiently awaited the first time Primuswould play at the Marquee Theater. I was expecting a great show from my favoriteband whom I had wanted to see since I purchased their first album, “Suck onThis,” in 1990. That album was a live album. Since then they have released threeother […]
After a slew of successful folk albums, Michaelson returned in 2012 with Human Again. Featuring the same warm voice, the album takes a different route; we can practically feel Michaelson’s soul set on fire. From declarations of war to calls to action, the leading track “This Is War” says it all. It’s fueled by ukelele, […]
MusicThe Melvins – “Houdini” If any of you have ever heard of the Melvins, it is probably because they grew up alongside the fellows who would eventually become Nirvana in Aberdeen, Washington. It is indeed unfortunate that most people wouldn’t bother giving this band a moment’s notice if it weren’t for their geographic location (they […]
“You know some days you feel so good in your own skin/ but it’s okay if you want to change the body that you came in.” These lyrics have really spoken to many teen girls. Hailee Steinfeld, a young actress and artist, released her song “Most Girls” in April 2017. Being “like most girls” has […]
In Hidden Intellectualism by Gerald Graff, he begins with the argument of “street-smarts” versus “school-smarts”. Graff explains that school-smarts can be hidden within street smarts and can be learnt through not just talking with friends, but also from the media and our surroundings, hence the “hidden” intellectualism. He goes onto explain that “schools and colleges […]
Ironically, the 2004 release of “Funeral” signaled the birth of indie-rock band Arcade Fire. Six years and two albums later, the band’s career is blossoming, promoting indie-rock while they’re at it. With lyrical poetry and overall cohesiveness, this first album, however, is arguably their best. The majority of tracks start out mellow and relaxing, peaceful […]
A bottle was found on shore yesterday with a message and CD. The CD was The Police’s 1995 hit, “Every breath you take: The Classics.” As one listens to the album, memorable songs and dramatic beats flow through it. It’s hard not to enjoy this album with Rock/Pop hits like “Roxanne,” “Every breath you take,” […]