A new year brings with it many signs of transition and reflection. Celebrations, resolutions, and, of course, “best of” lists. Thousands of music lovers across the country spend the months of December and January contemplating their better audial experiences of the past 365 days, which can be a daunting task. Typically this provides a great […]
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Kathleen’s Top Albums of 2012
5. Mumford & Sons – Babel Following the success of 2009’s Sigh No More, Mumford & Sons didn’t fall to the curse of the sophomore slump. While the album wasn’t particularly innovative or experimental, indie-folk Babel showcased speedy banjo-plucking, feverish mandolin, and haunting cello. Is this album the greatest album of the year? No, but it’s a […]
Seeing “Red” with Taylor Swift’s New Album
Everyone’s favorite guitar-strumming sweetheart who loves to sing about boys, fairy tales, and hanging out in the passenger seat at 2:30AM is back. Well, she could possibly also be your least favorite too, but at least there are two things Taylor Swift is undeniably excellent at: generating buzz and creating some damn catchy tunes. The award-winning music […]
The Killers Mark Their Return with “Battle Born”
The Killers’ highly anticipated fourth album, named after the words emblazoned on the Nevada State flag, Battle Born releases this Tuesday, September 18 and is already creating quite the buzz online. The LP is their first record since 2008′s Day & Age, an album that has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. The band embarked […]
Even After 40 Years, The Good Times Never Seemed So Good With Neil Diamond
Last Monday, July 23, I attended my very first Neil Diamond concert when he played to a practically sold out crowd at the Key Arena in Seattle. Now, I realize that at age 24 I was born well after the height of Neil’s popularity, but his music has been a fixture in my life since […]
Maroon 5’s Overexposed: Ironically Overhyped, or an Ingenious Parody?
If you listen to Top 40 radio, there’s a pretty good chance that you saw this coming: Maroon 5’s latest studio album, Overexposed, makes its worldwide release today and for many Maroon 5 followers, the promise of a new album comes with mixed feelings. On one hand, the prospect of fresh music from a band that has […]
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