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Review: LL Cool J, "Authentic"

Review: LL Cool J, “Authentic”

By Samantha Bares May 2, 2013

A nightmare heralded by his collaboration in Brad Paisley’s single “Accidental Racist,” LL Cool J’s new album “Authentic” shows the veteran emcee has lost touch with...

Review: Iggy and the Stooges, “Ready to Die”

Review: Iggy and the Stooges, “Ready to Die”

By Rob Kitchen May 2, 2013

Iggy and the Stooges return with a new album that is something different from their classics like their debut album “The Stooges” and “Raw Power.” While it may be different, many...

Review: MGMT, "Alien Days"

Review: MGMT, “Alien Days”

By Clayton Crockett May 2, 2013

MGMT's recently released single "Alien Days" is poorly recorded, much like the hit from their last album Brian Eno, and extremely difficult to follow for at least the first two listens. Yet, strangely,...

Review: New Girl, “Virgins”

Review: New Girl, “Virgins”

By Kaci Yoder May 1, 2013

Yes, it’s true. Nick and Jess finally banged. Tuesday’s episode of “New Girl” at long last delivered on the unresolved sexual tension it’s been building since the season...

Review: Melvins, “Everybody Loves Sausages”

Review: Melvins, “Everybody Loves Sausages”

By Taylor Schoen May 1, 2013

Pounding drums, crashing cymbals and low growling kick off the Melvins execution of Venom’s “Warhead” on the alternative metal group’s cover album “Everybody Loves Sausages.” ...

Review: Ray J, "I hit it first"

Review: Ray J, “I hit it first”

By Shamiyah Kelley April 24, 2013

Just when Kim Kardashian thought she had lived down the stigma of making a sex tape with rapper Ray J, her past comes back to bite her. The lyrics quote, “She might move on to rappers and ballplayers,...

Review: Phoenix, "Bankrupt!"

Review: Phoenix, “Bankrupt!”

By Rebecca Docter April 24, 2013

Sporting a sprinkle of Asian pop flair that bears resemblance to Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida,” Phoenix divulges its poppier side on “Bankrupt!” While the record is covered...

Review: Tate Stevens, “Tate Stevens”

Review: Tate Stevens, “Tate Stevens”

By Kaci Yoder April 24, 2013

It’s country music. That’s pretty much all that can be said for the debut album of last season’s X Factor winner, Tate Stevens. It’s at least decent country music, if you’re...

Review: Drake, “Girls Love Beyoncé”

Review: Drake, “Girls Love Beyoncé”

By Brian Sibille April 17, 2013

If you sample Destiny’s Child “Say My Name,” you damn well better do it right. Canadian bro rap king Drake tries to pull this off with his latest single, “Girls Love Beyoncé,”...

Review: “Injustice: Gods Among Us”

Review: “Injustice: Gods Among Us”

By Rob Kitchen April 17, 2013

“Injustice: Gods Among Us” is the latest fighting video game from NetherRealm Studios, the developer of the last “Mortal Kombat” game, and it delivers big. The game features a roster...

Review: Emblem3, "Chloe"

Review: Emblem3, “Chloe”

By Kaci Yoder April 17, 2013

EDITOR’S PICK: Drake, “Girls Love Beyoncé” October’s Very Own If you sample “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child, you damn well better do it right. Canadian...

Review: Fall Out Boy, "Save Rock and Roll"

Review: Fall Out Boy, “Save Rock and Roll”

By Rebecca Docter April 17, 2013

Fall Out Boy, “Save Rock and Roll” The Island Def Jam Music Group Drawing heavily upon vocalist Patrick Stump’s solo endeavors, Fall Out Boy’s latest release may shock FOB loyalists....