“The Patriot” reviews the top five songs of summer
September 10, 2010 • Elizabeth Tauber, A&E Section Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
Every summer, no matter where you are or what you are doing, there seem to always be a handful of songs that get played over and over again on the radio. Everyone has heard them, and everyone has them on their iPods, ready for that long trip to the beach. According to billboard.com, these were the... Read more »
That did Happen
May 24, 2010 • Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
Filed under Music
On his self-titled debut album as LCD Soundsystem, James Murphy proclaimed that he was losing his edge. Whether or not this is true, Murphy has shown over the past five years that he is indeed not losing his edge. Instead, he is enhancing his image and breaking out into the mainstream electronic scene. On... Read more »
Abba and Gaga top the charts
May 19, 2010 • Elizabeth Tauber, Indepth Editor
Filed under Music, Uncategorized
Her record label didn’t want to release “Alejandro” (from the album The Fame Monster) to the radio in fear that fans wouldn’t like it, but Lady Gaga seems to be winning this battle. “Alejandro,” Gaga’s seventh top twenty hit, has a catchy dance-pop tune to it, and it is basically a song... Read more »
Titus Andronicus rebirth the Civil War
April 19, 2010 • Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
Filed under Music
From the sprawling suburbs of Mahwah, New Jersey comes a sprawling epic from Titus Andronicus with the album “The Monitor.” A concept album based on the American Civil War, Titus Andronicus invokes the images Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in contrast with the current state of the Jersey suburbs... Read more »
MGMT changes music
April 11, 2010 • Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
Filed under Music
MGMT has made their living on synth lines with songs like “Kids,” “Time To Pretend,” and “Electric Feel.” All of them have five or six simple notes that resonate in your head long after listening. But with the band’s upcoming album “Congratulations,” MGMT has turned their music... Read more »
Real Estate and Woods proves to be unorthodox
April 11, 2010 • Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
Filed under Music
Two of the hardest working bands in the indie music scene today put on a show on Saturday, March 27 at the Rock N Roll Hotel. Real Estate and Woods validated their blog hype in front of a packed house at the small Washington, D.C. venue. Of course, sometimes great things take a little while to get... Read more »
“Under the Great White Northern Lights” shows both power and intensity
April 7, 2010 • Allison Seigel, Managing Editor
Filed under Music
If your definition of a rock band falls along the lines of Nickelback, Daughtry, or Hinder, you may not be prepared for the intensity and power of the White Stripes’ latest release. After three long years, the Stripes have released a DVD/CD set entitled “Under the Great White Northern Lights.” Recorded... Read more »
Is “LOVE” in the air?
March 2, 2010 • Chris Viers, Contributing Writer
Filed under Music
The new “LOVE” album by Angels & Airwaves was released on Valentine’s Day. I have never been so excited for an album release and in no way did it let me down. It is incredible, inspiring, and surprisingly artistic (I use the word “surprisingly” because the music most people listen to today... Read more »
Vampire Weekend opens up with “Contra”
January 16, 2010 • Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
Filed under Music
Two years ago, Vampire Weekend burst onto the music scene in their sweaters, “bleeding madras,” and boat shoes to accompany the eccentricity of their self-titled debut album full of African tribal beats, string quartets, and catchy hooks. Back then, the world wasn’t quite sure what to make of the... Read more »
Top 50 Songs of 2009
December 25, 2009 • Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
Filed under Music
After a great year in music, “The Patriot” is bringing you its editor in chief’s Top 50 Songs of 2009 to go along with the Top 25 Albums of 2009. 50. “Fireflies” – Owl City 49. “The Sound” – Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson 48. “Hate Everyone” – Say Anything 47. “Coast... Read more »
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