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Review: Tegan and Sara, “Heartthrob”

Review: Tegan and Sara, “Heartthrob”

By Kaci Yoder January 31, 2013

For seven albums, Tegan and Sara have established themselves as indie darlings with acoustic tunes and a cult lesbian following. “Heartthrob” is a combo breaker that brings in pop producers...

Review: Project Runway Season 11

Review: Project Runway Season 11

By Marie Chaney January 30, 2013

I’d like to congratulate the sadistic minds at Lifetime for creating “Project Runway: Teams.” Instead of fending for themselves, the 16 competing designers are forced to work together...

Review: "Movie 43"

Review: “Movie 43”

By Rob Kitchen January 30, 2013

I don’t even know where to start with “Movie 43.” Practically nothing but the most disgusting humor imaginable with an all-star cast, the range of stars featured here includes actors...

Review: Lisa Loeb’s “No Fairy Tale”

Review: Lisa Loeb’s “No Fairy Tale”

By Samantha Bares January 30, 2013

“No Fairy Tale,” Lisa Loeb’s latest album in a line of eight stretching back to 1994’s “Purple Tape,” falls flat. Loeb seems to be grasping for a connection to the youth...

Review: Foxygen - "We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic"

Review: Foxygen – “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic”

By Brian Sibille January 23, 2013

With the Internet giving life to new bands every day, it’s a challenge to find a record that cuts the crap and is simply fun. Foxygen’s “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and...

Review: Esben and the Witch, “Wash the Sins Not Only the Face”

Review: Esben and the Witch, “Wash the Sins Not Only the Face”

By Samantha Bares January 23, 2013

British band Esben and the Witch didn’t wow with the Matador Records production “Wash the Sins Not Only the Face” as much as it could have. Each member gives off waves of enthusiasm in...

Review: Bad Religion – “True North”

Review: Bad Religion – “True North”

By Rob Kitchen January 23, 2013

Bad Religion launches into its 16th album, “True North,” with a sound typical to everything else it has done. The band members keep to their tried-and-true formula of a constant barrage of...

Review: Anything in Return - "Toro Y Moi"

Review: Anything in Return – “Toro Y Moi”

By Daniel Catalanello January 23, 2013

Chaz Bundick as Toro Y Moi returns with his third album, featuring a livelier take on the jazzy pop that he became known for with his last album. This time around, there seems to be a clear focus on energetic...

Review: Parenthood Season Finale, NBC

Review: Parenthood Season Finale, NBC

By Rebecca Docter January 23, 2013

*Note: This rank includes spoilers. While this season of Parenthood had a promising start, its progression was less than satisfying. It concluded with a finale that left the viewer wondering, “Is...

Review: Ra Ra Riot – “Beta Love”

Review: Ra Ra Riot – “Beta Love”

By Taylor Schoen January 23, 2013

Warning: This album may cause listeners to experience excessive toe-tapping, extreme head-bobbing and serious shoulder shaking. Indie-pop darlings Ra Ra Riot grooved back on the scene with the feel-good...

Review: “SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD”

Review: “SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD”

By Rob Kitchen January 17, 2013

Dropkick Murphys’ new album “SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD” keeps with their traditional Irish-infused punk music. The choruses remain big and bold as ever, and the mix of heavy guitars...

Review: "Lysandre"

Review: “Lysandre”

By Daniel Catalanello January 17, 2013

Christopher Owens, former Girls frontman, releases his first solo effort, showcasing some of his tightest songwriting yet. Many of the songs include playful arrangements that are less guitar-heavy, taking...