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MusicAlbum Review: Pearl Jam – “Lightning Bolt”For a while, Pearl Jam had become a band that is mentioned and everyone nods and acknowledges them.Christopher Sheridan · Nov 12, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Paul McCartney – “New”Paul McCartney is one of the most electrifying, successful musicians of all time.Christopher Sheridan · Nov 12, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Darkside – “Psychic”Dark and brooding electronic music is not difficult to find, but electronic musician Nicholas Jaar has managed to stand out from the pack with his cerebral, beat-driven style.Matt Hutcheson · Nov 12, 2013MusicAlbum Review: The Dig “You & I”Based out of New York City, the members of The Dig are no strangers to the workings of the modern music scene.Jed Murphy · Nov 11, 2013MusicAlbum Review: RJD2 – “More Is Than Isn’t”RJD2 is known for his talent when it comes to instrumental hip-hop music.Christopher Sheridan · Oct 21, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Sleigh Bells – “Bitter Rivals”“Noise pop” is a subgenre wholly unique and perfectly fitted to its namesake; this is music (put that term in quotations for some non-fans) that puts a lot more emphasis on…Christopher Sheridan · Oct 21, 2013MusicReview: Ben Pu – “Relax”Relax , is the solo work of Ben Puchalski newest album that embodies the multiple talents that this man has to offer.Scott Hartman · Oct 9, 2013MusicAlbum Review: The Naked and the Famous – “In Rolling Waves”The Naked and Famous released their debut album Passive Me, Aggressive You in the fourth quarter of a tumultuous 2010.Christopher Sheridan · Oct 8, 2013MusicAlbum 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, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Washed Out – ParacosmErnest Greene started out as a jobless librarian recording music on his computer in the upstairs bedroom of his parent’s house.Christopher Sheridan · Sep 4, 2013MusicAlbum Review: BLKHRTS – Death, Romance, and the Color BLKCombining the disparate worlds of gothic music and hip hop, BLKHRTS exemplify the creativity that the Colorado music scene generates. Denver rappers King F.O.E., Yonnas Abraham, and Karma the Voice have produced an album of fast and unflinching lyrics layered over droning and reverberating synth lines.Aaron Hammond · Sep 4, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Ty Segall – SleeperBrazen post-punk millennial darling. That sounds like a lot, but it actually describes San Francisco artist Ty Segall pretty accurately.Jordan Wood · Sep 2, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Ramshackle Glory/Ghost Mice – ShelterFunded by a Kickstarter campaign, Ramshackle Glory and Ghost Mice’s split album Shelter was first described by Ghost Mice lead singer Chris Clavin as being “about the ideas of shelter and home.Austin Wulf · Jul 16, 2013MusicAlbum Review: The GhouliesRecently releasing their self-titled debut album, The Ghoulies’ multifaceted brand of rock is constituted by vocals reminiscent of ‘70s punk bands, guitar work that alternates between power chord punk, groove-oriented blues, and a rhythm section of bass and drums that invigorates a constant energy and excitement.Alex Graff · Jul 9, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Twin Peaks – SunkenSunken boasts simple, charismatic lyrics supported by youthful and impressively executed instrumentals.Jordan Wood · Jul 8, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Huff N Keen – Foul I SeeThe local hip hop group has been working hard to produce some unique tracks, what they call “soul hop,” and have released another successful, underground project hip-hop fans everywhere should give a listen.John Hann · Jul 3, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Epoch When – E-sidesAlex Koutsoukos, better known as Epoch When, released his new album, E-sides , April 15th in an endeavor that demonstrates his lyrical talent while sharing some very personal moments from his life.John Hann · Jun 25, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Nasty Bunch of Bitches – DysfunctionAs their name naturally invokes a sense of unadulterated expression, so too does their music. Their forthcoming EP, entitled Dysfunction (released June 1st release), displays a range of musical stylings, while sustaining the steadfast energy that is the essential core of all punk rock.Alex Graff · Jun 14, 2013MusicAlbum Review: YellowbirdsSongs from the Vanished Frontier is an album that is immediately attractive to the ear. “Stop Tonight” is a spacey, bubbling opening act for Vanished Frontier that leads to eight more pleasant tunes. In one of the singles from the new album “Young Men of Promise,” Cohen sings “Leaving you was like a car crash / I’m a river, you’re a raging sea.” The lyrics are delightful with a simple honesty that makes it one of the best tracks on Vanished Frontier .Jordan Wood · Jun 4, 2013MusicAlbum Review: Afraid of HeightsModern surf rock’s darlings Wavves make a triumphant return to the record store with Afraid of Heights , their first full-length album since 2010’s King of the Beach .Austin Wulf · May 17, 2013