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MusicAlbum Review: Fucked Up – Glass BoysGlass Boys is a follow up to 2011’s David Comes to Life, which saw the band’s first ranking on the billboards and created a big name for them. The album was conceptual and followed a light bulb factory worker that falls in love with an activist, who is killed by a bomb they build to blow up the factory. And while concept albums often feel forced, the band’s raw energy and the musical talent really pulled it into the foreground. This latest release is very similar, despite not being an official concept album though the “getting older” theme threads it together.James Garcia · Jul 2, 2014

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Hellogoodbye’s New Album “Everything is Debatable” Breaks from the NormAs a kid, I always loved meerkats. They seem very sweet. That or otters, but otters are very sweet. I don’t think I can compete with how sweet they are.James Garcia · Nov 8, 2013

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ReviewsAmendment 66: What it Means for Northern ColoradoWhat would happen if we increased funding? Taxpayers bitch. What would happen if we decrease or refuse to increase funding for failing districts? Schools go out of business or they keep use textbooks from the 70s (this was the case in a high school I attended). Did I learn less because the books were old and the air conditioner/heaters barely worked? I can’t really tell you, I was sleeping through most of my classes.James Garcia · Nov 1, 2013

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ReviewsFormer Obama Volunteer Priscilla Resendiz Runs for Mayor of GreeleyIn Greeley mayoral elections, it has been said to be a political kamakazee to run on anything other than a republican platform.James Garcia · Oct 15, 2013

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MusicAlbum Review: Nine Inch Nails – “Hesitation Marks”Reznor’s music was always so full of hatred, solipsism and self-loathing, I’m pretty sure everyone thought he was going to kill himself. Between his anger and past drug addictions, I think everyone is just surprised that he now has a supermodel wife, two kids and is a well-respected soundtrack composer ( Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , The Social Network ).James Garcia · Sep 18, 2013

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FilmFilm Review: This is the EndIf you go into the theater expecting another stupid, overly blue comedy without any substance beyond satirized stoner impressions and pussy actor bitches… you won’t be disappointed. There’s plenty of that shit, but also a surprising amount of morality and commentary on the shallow behavior of Hollywood actors and their lifestyles.James Garcia · Jul 5, 2013

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CommunitySaving the Chappelow Dance Program: A Mission For GreeleyAndrea Leggett is spearheading a campaign to save the dance program at Chappelow K-8 Arts Literacy Magnet School.James Garcia · Jul 1, 2013

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FilmFilm Review: The Great GatsbyThe camera doesn’t stop for a moment, always gyrating around millionaire Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio) and his confidante Nick Carraway (Maguire), the less than humble narrator, as the veil of the mysterious life of the great Gatsby slowly tears, revealing his true intentions behind the most extravagant parties ever seen. Which are truly a spectacle akin to Cirque Du Soleil on crack. Luhrmann brings to the table much of what made Moulin Rouge such a visual delight.James Garcia · Jun 11, 2013

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FilmMovie Review: It’s a DisasterNothing takes a backseat to couples brunch drama.James Garcia · May 15, 2013

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ReviewsGreeley Billboard Sparks ControversyGreeley got national media attention on the week of April 29th when a group of anonymous residents purchased two billboards, posting a picture of three men in classic Native…James Garcia · May 9, 2013

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FeaturesQ&A: The Wendy Woo Band @ FoCoMXThe Wendy Woo Band played to a packed house, bringing everyone into their Mile High spirit and the audience really responded to their energy.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013

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FeaturesQ&A: MISCOMUNICADO @ FoCoMXMISCOMUNICADO brings dance, psychedelic, rock, and sweet guitar licks together to melt faces. Mine was liquidated, for sure. I remember looking over to the guy next to me and saying, “This right here is baby making music!” He said, “What?” I just smiled and nodded and he did the same, both of us dancing like headless chickens.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013

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FeaturesQ&A: Rachel and the Kings @ FoCoMXRachel and the Kings looked like they were bigger than Kings of Leon and Florence and the Machine combined on that stage. You could see the passion on their faces and hear it in their songs. I think Rachel and I made eye contact once.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013

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FeaturesQ&A: WhiteCatPink @ FoCoMXAll of a sudden we, the audience, were surrounded by furries who were all dancing madly to the leader of the animal gang, David Jacoby, donned in a fuzzy cat outfit of his own and playing the drums, singing insanity into the microphone.James Garcia · Apr 24, 2013

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MusicReview: Phoenix – “Bankrupt!”Phoenix is such a delight. If you are having a crappy day and you need something to pick you up, and keep you up, try out their new album Bankrupt!James Garcia · Apr 16, 2013

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FilmReview: “A Glimpse Into the Mind of Charles Swan III”The only thing that dragged on longer than the title of this film: this film.James Garcia · Apr 11, 2013

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FilmReview: Evil Dead, Evil’s Not Dead… Not YetAnyone who claims to be a fan of the original cult horror films starring Bruce Campbell and directed by Sam Raimi might feel the undead chill of hesitation about watching a 22-years-later remake. But do not fret, the original duo have produced and have their hands/chainsaws deep in this new-school gore extravaganza.James Garcia · Apr 4, 2013

FeaturesLocal Band Profile: “The Howling Hex”Neil Hagerty, of The Howling Hex (and formerly of Royal Trux and Pussy Galore), has just released his newest album, ironically titled The Best of The Howling Hex .James Garcia · Mar 20, 2013

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MusicReview: The Strokes – “Comedown Machine”Comedown Machine sounds like Angles version 2.0, but that’s what they said about Room on Fire after Is This It . Personally, I think if you’re on to something juicy, keep squeezing. You can get the highly-anticipated fifth The Strokes album March 26th.James Garcia · Mar 19, 2013

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FilmReview: “On the Road”The 2012 film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s bohemian classic On The Road does not fail to inspire feelings of boyish excitement and wonder. But for those easily lost in nostalgia for a time most of us never experienced, America’s glory days of the 40s and 50s, this movie will spin you into a fit of whiskey swilling and amphetamine insanity.James Garcia · Feb 21, 2013