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REVIEW: Steve Earle and the Dukes - 'Terraplane'

REVIEW: Steve Earle and the Dukes – ‘Terraplane’

By Michael Tarver February 18, 2015

Score: 3/5 stars  Steve Earle and The Dukes’ new album “Terraplane” dives into a style of music almost forgotten in today’s mainstream music industry — classic blues. It’s...

REVIEW: Imagine Dragons - 'Smoke + Mirrors'

REVIEW: Imagine Dragons – ‘Smoke + Mirrors’

By Ashlyn Rollins February 18, 2015

Score: 3.5/5 stars  Three years following its debut, Imagine Dragons released its second studio album this past Tuesday titled “Smoke + Mirrors.” The band promoted the upcoming release...

'Fifty Shades of Grey' poster

REVIEW: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

By Sadie McDade February 18, 2015

Score: 4/5 stars  It’s a film that was anticipated and talked about for months. Often raunchy, scandalous and very controversial, is “Fifty Shades of Grey” really all it’s...

REVIEW: Drake - 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'

REVIEW: Drake – ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

By Joshua Jackson February 13, 2015

Score: 3.5/5 Before I begin this review, let me say this album is not supposed to be groundbreaking or a Grammy-nominee. Drake's surprise mixtape-album "If You're Reading This It's Too Late," is a collection...

REVIEW: Father John Misty - 'I Love You, Honeybear'

REVIEW: Father John Misty – ‘I Love You, Honeybear’

By Gerald Ducote February 11, 2015

Score: 5/5 Joshua Tillman has often downplayed the role he had in the Seattle folk rock group Fleet Foxes. Filling the position of drummer, Tillman left his mark on the band’s most recent album,...

REVIEW: Karen O - 'Live From Crush Palace'

REVIEW: Karen O – ‘Live From Crush Palace’

By Meg Ryan February 11, 2015

Score: 3/5 When an artist puts out a live or acoustic album, fans rejoice. There’s something about getting the opportunity to listen to an artist’s work a bit stripped down. It’s just...

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REVIEW: Michelle Chamuel – ‘Face the Fire’

By Ashlyn Rollins February 11, 2015

Score: 2/5 The expression “facing the fire” has long been a metaphor for dealing with tough obstacles in life, but for Michelle Chamuel it’s the start of a new era in her career. Two...

REVIEW: 'Seventh Son'

REVIEW: ‘Seventh Son’

By Kayla Randall February 11, 2015

Score: 1/5 Perhaps things would have been different with the fifth or sixth sons, because “Seventh Son” doesn’t work at all. The film centers on Tom Ward, played by Ben Barnes, who is...

'Jupiter Ascending' poster

REVIEW: ‘Jupiter Ascending’

By Michael Tarver February 11, 2015

Score: 1/5  A more appropriate title for The Wachowskis’ new film “Jupiter Ascending” would be “Mila Descending,” not only because the actress is literally falling through...

REVIEW: Peace - 'Happy People'

REVIEW: Peace – ‘Happy People’

By Sadie McDade February 11, 2015

Score: 3/5  English indie rock quartet Peace gained critical acclaim for its freshman album “In Love.” Two years later, the band returns with a new album, “Happy People,” but...

REVIEW: "Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack" - Various Artists

REVIEW: “Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack” – Various Artists

By Greta Jines February 11, 2015

Score: 3/5  The much talked about “Fifty Shades of Grey” will finally hit the silver screen tomorrow, just in time for Valentine’s Day, but will it live up to all the hype?  Even...

REVIEW: Mount Eerie - 'Sauna'

REVIEW: Mount Eerie – ‘Sauna’

By Gerald Ducote February 4, 2015

Score: 3.5/5 Phil Elverum has had a hand in lo-fi music for quite some time. Hailing from Washington, Elverum made a name for himself by playing in the seminal indie folk group The Microphones. The small...