Articles Posted in the Blogs Category
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The Fray’s ‘Scars and Stories’
If you’re a fan of The Fray’s past work, you will be very pleased with “Scars & Stories”. The alternative rock mixed with piano ballads are all present within this album, but knowing the band traveled the world for inspiration makes the lyrics that much more inspirational and enjoyable.
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Non-traditional Valentine’s Day flicks in theaters
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if simply walking around Lake LaVerne or Campaniling with your significant other just won’t be enough, here’s a rundown of five potentially good films that will be in theatres on that date.
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Album Review: Lana Del Ray’s ‘Born to Die’
Del Ray shows originality with her music, and I don’t mean flat- out the weirdness that has become commonplace with artists like Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj. Instead, Lana’s world is devastatingly realistic.
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‘The Walking Dead’ returns to AMC
One of the best shows on television returns this month after a brief hiatus. As of now, it’s the only reason I still have my cable hooked up.
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Album review: Ingrid Michaelson’s ‘Human Again’
“Human Again” shows another side of Ingrid by providing listeners with more instrumentals and “louder” tracks instead of her typical quiet and lighter tracks.
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Album Review: Nada Surf’s “The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy”
Don’t let the heavy title fool you. I can already picture myself driving around with the windows down in nice weather and Nada Surf’s new album playing in the background. Even though the band formed in New York, it sounds more like new California surf rock.
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Movie Review: ‘Haywire’ offers satisfying movie experience
As a whole, the film is stylish, slick and suspenseful. The set pieces have been excellently staged, and the action scenes don’t rely on sensory overload, making “Haywire” a genuinely satisfying experience.
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Kathleen Edwards creates masterpiece in ‘Voyageur’
“Voyageur” is a bit of a somber album that reflects Edwards’ recent divorce.
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Album Review: First Aid Kit’s ‘The Lion’s Roar’
Like an eerie dream you keep thinking about, the album is dark and perplexing.
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Album Review: Snow Patrol’s ‘Fallen Empires’
Forgettable and underwhelming are the best words to describe Snow Patrol’s aptly named “Fallen Empires.” It’s OK for a band to have a signature sound, but Snow Patrol never developed beyond that.
