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RevRanks: Aesop Rock, “Skelethon”

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Aesop Rock's sixth studio album and first since 2007, "Skelethon" sees Matthias Bevitz self-producing a solid comeback. At times, guitars and electronics lend an alternative sound to the record, with deep...

Art Melt hosted for ninth year

By Danielle Kelley
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

Art lovers can gather downtown Saturday night to view and purchase 60 creations at the ninth annual Art Melt. Art Melt, a show featuring Louisiana artists, will be held in and around the Shaw Center for...

 

RevRanks: Serj Tankian, “Harakiri”

By Taylor Balkom
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Serj Tankian is amazing as always in his latest solo album, "Harakiri," but the songs themselves leave something to be desired. Unlike "Elect the Dead," Tankian's first solo album after System of a Down...

RevRanks: Savages

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

Oliver Stone's newest release, "Savages" hit the box offices last week. The drama is a violent depiction of drug cartels and a sordid love affair between Ophelia (Blake Lively), Ben (Aaron Taylor-Johnson)...

RevRanks: Katie Perry: Part of Me

Four out of five Guantanamo Bay detainees preferred waterboarding to watching this film. There is no drama, there is no plot, and there is no point to seeing this movie. Katy Perry looks like a fake Disney...

RevRanks: Frank Ocean, “Channel Orange”

By Joshua Bergeron
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Frank Ocean's voice is incredible. That's the first thing that sticks out on his major-label debut "Channel Orange." Ocean's biggest accomplishments until now include being part of Odd Future and being...

University student coming out on MTV’s ‘True Life’

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

The life-changing event of coming out to friends and family is usually a sensitive, private matter for many LGBTQ people. But Dan McDaniel, a finance sophomore, decided to come out in a unique way - on...

 

The Flaming Lips’ world record second to fan appreciation

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
June 29, 2012

Editor's note: This column contains explicit language. "The next mother fuckers that are gonna try to break this record will have to do it in less than 24 hours," Wayne Coyne proclaimed to a smoke-filled...

Reveille Ranks: Linkin Park’s “Living Things”

By Joshua Bergeron
June 28, 2012

Linkin Park has changed significantly since its inception. In the early years, Linkin Park was known as a heavy alternative rock band. It is safe to say its latest album is a combination of previous releases...

Apple products seduce students

By Joshua Bergeron
Staff Writer
June 28, 2012

As you enter your next summer session class, pay attention to the brands plastered on the front of your classmate's laptops. You will witness a gleaming sea of white apples with a few uninvited interruptions...

 

LSU student art exhibit to close

The LSU Museum of Art is giving LSU graduates a chance to share their work with the community. The Scene: LSU Past and Present, which closes on Aug. 12, is an annual exhibit to showcase works from LSU...

Reveille Ranks: “Brave”

By Marylee Williams
June 28, 2012

Merida, the spunky, red-headed princess from "Brave" - Disney/Pixar's new love child - is not your average Disney princess waiting for her prince. Merida may go against the mold, but the movie isn't revolutionary....