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REVIEW: ‘The Night Before’ brings unexpected morals, typical humor

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 23, 2015

Rank: 3/5 ’Tis the season for traditions, and for many, that includes binge-watching classic holiday films. Just like that mug of warm eggnog you’re craving, “The Night Before”...

This CD cover image released by Columbia Records shows "25," the latest release by Adele. Adele’s “Hello” single has become the first song to sell one million tracks in a week. Her comeback track sold 1.11 million digital songs, setting a new record. The album will be released on Nov. 20. (Columbia via AP)

REVIEW: Adele makes a classic with ’25’

By Jennifer Vance - The Daily Reveille November 18, 2015

Rank: 5/5 “Hello, it’s me” — or so says superstar Adele after coming back to the music scene following a four-year break since her last album. But a baby and long-term boyfriend...

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REVIEW: ‘Love the Coopers’ perfect for anyone

By Brittany Hagoort - The Daily Reveille November 18, 2015

Rank: 3.5/5 The first Christmas movie of 2015, “Love the Coopers”, released on Nov. 13 was filled with twists and turns. Traditionally, Christmas movies are generalized toward certain viewers,...

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REVIEW: Logic brings music, skits with ‘The Incredible True Story’

By Joshua Jackson - The Daily Reveille November 18, 2015

Rank: 4/5 The theme of space has been explored thousands of times in music over the years. Whether it’s rock, rap or pop, the travel into the unknown is always the same — but not with Maryland...

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REVIEW: ‘Glamorous Damage’ sends listeners on a psychedelic trip

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 18, 2015

Rank: 3/5 Multi-instrumentalist Jay Watson is having a moment. Between playing with Tame Impala, which released its highly anticipated album “Currents” earlier this year, and Pond, which also...

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REVIEW: Alessia Cara makes a name for herself with ‘Know-It-All’

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 18, 2015

Score: 4/5 Canadian contemporary R&B singer Alessia Cara proudly calls herself an “antisocial pessimist” on “Here,” the song that has launched her career. That rebellious outsider...

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REVIEW: ‘West Kirby Country Primary’ takes listeners on a trip

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille November 18, 2015

Rank: 3/5 Bill Ryder-Jones takes listeners on a well-balanced trek through clean chords and winding riffs that display an observant portrait of love in his latest album release, “West Kirby County...

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REVIEW: Bieber’s ‘Purpose’ a mixture of good and pointless tracks

Rank: 3.5/5 Kiss the lovestruck teen-pop goodbye because Justin Bieber is back after a two-year hiatus, and though he doesn’t completely nail the album, at least he finally hit puberty. Bieber’s...

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REVIEW: ‘Spectre’ is a let-down from previous films in franchise

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 11, 2015

Score: 3/5 The latest James Bond entry in the Daniel Craig era is not shaken, nor stirred. Instead, “Spectre” is more like a muddled, watered-down version of a drink we’ve had before. After...

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REVIEW: JEFF the Brotherhood brings 70s vibe with ‘Global Chakra Rhythms’

By Joshua Bartholomew - The Daily Reveille November 11, 2015

Rank: 4/5 While relaxing, the sedating tones of JEFF the Brotherhood’s “Global Chakra Rhythms” caress and nourish the listener’s ears with an aural psychedelic care package. Eschewing...

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REVIEW: Little Mix needs maturity

By Brittany Hagoort - The Daily Reveille November 11, 2015

Rank: 3/5 The all-girl group Little Mix from the United Kingdom is bringing Americans something to sing about. The album “Get Weird,” released on Nov. 6, is nothing out of the ordinary for...

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REVIEW: ‘Delrium’ showcases Goulding’s independent power as an artist

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 11, 2015

Rank: 4/5 Ellie Goulding’s sweet, slow vocals echo, forming no words for the two minute duration of “Intro (Delirium)” the opening track to the songstress’ new album. It sounds...