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Archive for July, 2009
Weezer think big, small and new album(s)…
New album? One in 8-bit? A re-issue of Pinkerton? Just who the hell do they think they are?
Check Out: The Flaming Lips – “Convinced Of The Hex” and “Silver Trembling Hands”
If there is any guess as to why The Flaming Lips decided to call their new album Embryonic, it may have to due with the band’s decision to reach out musically and draw from influences ranging from Joy Division to John Lennon. At least that’s the sense we got after the band debuted two of [...]
Check Out: Beastie Boys (feat. Nas) – “Too Many Rappers”
If the release of the “Too Many Rappers” hadn’t come just hours after the Beastie Boys’ MCA announced that he had cancer and the legendary hip-hop group would be delaying the release of its upcoming album and scrapping tour dates because of it, we’d probably come up with some over-the-top pun referencing this line of [...]
Album Review: Dream Theater – Black Clouds & Silver Linings
The record is not what I would call a stand-out piece, but instead continues a long tradition of complex musical scoring that could put any Guitar Hero to shame. Never trading in sincerity for longevity or hit singles, Dream Theater continues to excite listeners, and also proves that if you do it right, a concept album or song series can make your career.
Late Night Lobotomy (Week of 7/20)
So did you have fun at Pitchfork? At Siren Music Festival? Did you opt not to go to either and instead enjoy the fact that the streets were void of skinny jeans and ironic mustaches? Whether you’re recovering from a fun weekend or avoiding the heat, I think we should all stay home and enjoy [...]
CoS at Pitchfork Music Festival 2009: Hipsters Unite!
Consequence of Sound’s Adam Kivel digresses on his hip weekend over at Union Park.
Coldplay debuts new video for “Strawberry Swing”
Rather than acting as vanguards of popular music, Coldplay is ready to save the world with its new video for “Strawberry Swing”.
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