Beach House- Teen Dream Album Review

Beach House

Fans did not know what to expect from Teen Dream, their newest LP, but could only hope it made them feel as whole-heartedly pleased as the previous album.

Our Rating: A-

February 28, 2010 • Kasie Shahbaz  
Filed under Entertainment, Music

Beach House broke through the indie music scene with anterior album Devotion which set the tone for a dream-pop experience. Fans did not know what to expect from Teen Dream, their newest LP, but could only hope it made them feel as wholeheartedly pleased as the previous album. It did not disappoint;... Read more »

John Mayer-Battle Studies

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Our Rating: A-

January 15, 2010 • Jake Barnes, Staff Writer  
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“I was a killer/Was the best they’d ever seen. I’d steal your heart before you’d ever heard a thing.” John Mayer’s fourth studio album “Battle Studies” tells the stories of Mayer’s life and love. The new record tells heart shattering stories... Read more »

Beyoncé-I Am… Yours

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Album provided by: Lou's Records

Our Rating: A

January 15, 2010 • Jake Barnes, Staff Writer  
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Three songs come to mind when you think of Beyoncé “Single Ladies” “Crazy In Love” and “Naughty Girl.” Not many people know that there is much more to the 28 year old singer than dancing and fun lyrics. “I wanna do something a little different, Tonight... Read more »

Playing for Change-Songs Around the World

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Album provided by: Lou's Records

Our Rating: A

January 15, 2010 • Jake Barnes, Staff Writer  
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Every song on “Songs Around The World” is a soulful masterpiece on its own, bringing a blend of deep blues and heart shining reggae. Playing For Change re-invents classics such as “Stand By Me” and “Better Man” while bringing their own blend of musical composition... Read more »

Dashboard Confessional-Alter the Ending

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Album: Alter the Ending

Our Rating: B+

January 15, 2010 • Jake Barnes, Staff Writer  
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Emo music has changed in a lot of ways since the beginning of the genre. Dashboard Confessional, though, holds on to their roots with their new album “Alter the Ending.” The record begins with the calm hit “Get Me Right” and progress with the solid sounds throughout songs like... Read more »

Local Band “The Material” Brings The Edge

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November 11, 2009  
Filed under Entertainment, Music

Currently returning from a United States tour, San Diego’s very own rock marvel, The Material, is gaining popularity with their upbeat tempos combined with the mellifluous melody of Colleen D’Agostino’s voice. Throughout both albums, sound textures are dabbled with to create a euphoria of minor... Read more »

Indie Band ‘Cracks’ Interest in San Diego

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November 11, 2009 • Kayne Friesen  
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Though much excitement was built over the soothing, yet out-of-whack, Dirty Projectors, one had to wonder “what they were smoking”? The Casbah in downtown San Diego is known for their steady booking of indie shows, or whatever appeals to the hipsters now-a-days. However, the headlining act, the Dirty... Read more »

“What Will” Devendra Banhart Do Next?

What Will We Be

Our Rating: B+

October 29, 2009 • Kayne Friesen, Editor  
Filed under Entertainment, Music

    The first reaction to “What Will We Be”, Devendra Banhart’s most recent contribution to his cultish following, is that it holds a distinct clarity that past albums have lacked. Unlike “Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon”, “What Will We Be” isn’t overwhelmed... Read more »

Air: Love 2

Air: Love 2

A relaxing album with a weak start.

Our Rating: C

October 23, 2009 • Sebastian Langkilde, Staff Writer  
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Air, a French electro pop duo, debut “Love 2″ , their sixth studio album, on October 6, 2009, and is a enjoyable thirteen track album stringing smoothing melodies that would remind someone of a nap in a meadow or writing an essay for a English class. The album’s tracks give a stereotypical... Read more »

Deadmau5: For Lack of a Better Name

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This release is chock full of epic singles which is dragged down by repetitive vocals and similar musical patterns.

Our Rating: B-

October 21, 2009 • Joseph Goodman, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment, Featured A&E, Music

Through the newly sprouted techno rave culture, one figure has recently stolen the hearts of countless youth with his second full length production of rich, clean, and simple progressive electro house and large fuzzy ears. Wearing his giant, neon red, mouse head, Deadmau5 a.k.a. Joel Zimmerman takes... Read more »

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