“Somewhere Somehow” We The Kings By Amy Feie We The Kings’ fourth album, Somewhere Somehow, brings a new sound to the band without venturing too far from its original sound. Their music style is alternative rock/pop with catchy head banging beats. They are similar to other bands in their genre such as Mayday Parade and … Continue reading
“Simple Math” Manchester Orchestra By Cathleen Jeanty The Atlanta quintet Manchester Orchestra has been wowing audiences since their 2004 inception with their angsty guitar riffs, and beautifully composed lyrics. As a band that had become a staple in the “alternative-punk” genre, apprehension that the album would sink below their previous discography was imminent. The amount of … Continue reading
“Beyoncé” Beyoncé By Ashlee O’Neil Just when the world thought Beyoncé could not climb any higher, she has outdone herself once again. The pop icon dropped her album to the public unannounced on iTunes in December. This news shocked fans worldwide and caused a media frenzy. The self-titled album, Beyoncé, is unlike anything she has created … Continue reading
“Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace” Foo Fighters By Walter Parker Few albums I’ve experienced inspire an image of a sugar-fed child with a short attention span. The Foo Fighters’ sixth studio album does, and it’s kind of beautiful if you pay attention to it long enough.“Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace” frequently takes stylistic detours from … Continue reading
“Agape” Bear’s Den By Ashlie Danielle Stevens There’s a song for anybody who’s ever believed in anything—and then there are songs for those who feel like they’re losing it all. Songs that speak of days when you stop counting on your rosary beads; of days when the crucifix above your door is merely hung … Continue reading
“Beyoncé” Beyoncé by Kim Jackson Like a lioness stalking low in the grass taking her prey by surprise with an attack from behind, Beyoncé released an unpublicized, unannounced self-titled album during the early hours of December 13, 2013. The album was released digitally on iTunes as a visual album and offered a music video for … Continue reading
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Hedwig and the Angry Inch Original Cast by Samantha Jo Hendricks It is not just a band or musical, punk or pop, riffed on a guitar or masterfully composed. The original cast recording of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is as much a thought-provoking hybrid of a creation as the … Continue reading
“The Peace of Wild Things” Paper Route By Rachel Glenn Like Fall Out Boy, Switchfoot and The All American Rejects, the songs on a typical Paper Route album lean toward radio-friendly pop numbers. There are, however, a few hidden gems that take a few listens to unearth, and that wouldn’t be featured on any top … Continue reading
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