“Talk that talk” impresses Rihanna’s fans
Eva Bialobrzeski and Imani Love, A&E Editor and Sports Editor
December 18, 2011
Rihanna is one of the world’s biggest stars, and if “Talk that Talk” mirrors her career in any way, she truly deserves her fame. There is no stopping her now. Rihanna’s new album “Talk That Talk” will fly off the shelves. Everyone seems to love Rihanna except those die-hard Chris Brown... Read more »
Drake ‘Takes Care’ of his listeners
Imani Love, Sports Editor
December 2, 2011
Toronto native Aubrey Drake Graham has come a long way from his days of wearing coke bottle glasses on “Degrassi”. His newly released album “Take Care” proves why he’s one of the hottest rappers. Many were impressed with this album, and Drake never fails, however, not every song on the... Read more »
Glee Christmas album spices up holiday season
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
November 30, 2011
Glee, by definition, is opening yourself up to joy, and the cast of “Glee” has certainly spread that joy by releasing their festive new album “Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2.” The album kicks off with a powerful rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,”... Read more »
Breaking Dawn Sountrack Sets the Tone for the Film
Eva Bialobrzeski, A&E Editor
November 21, 2011
If there is one thing that measures up to the grandeur and popularity of the Twilight Saga, it has to be its soundtracks. Since the premiere of first film, the saga’s music has won over fans and critics alike. The soundtrack to ‘Breaking Dawn Part 1’ is no exception. All the songs on the album... Read more »
Bublé jazzes up Christmas favorites
Cara Reilly, Copy Chief
November 16, 2011
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” and sound like it too after this first track on Michael Bublé’s ”Christmas” album released on Oct. 24. With his first song, Bublé keeps it classic with his rendition that has an almost identical tempo to Bing Crosby’s traditional... Read more »
J.Cole misses with first studio album
Imani Love, Sport Editor
November 15, 2011
It is a Cole world. Roc Nation’s young and upcoming artist J.Cole recently dropped his first studio album “Cole World: The Sideline Story” this past September. When news circulated that J.Cole was coming out with an album, I was nothing but excited, but this is one album that should stay on the... Read more »
She & Him reinvent holiday classics
Eva Bialobrzeski, A&E editor
November 2, 2011
She & Him are rocking around the Christmas tree early this year. The band, consisting of actress Zooey Deschanel and guitarist Matt Ward, released their holiday album “A Very She & Him Christmas” on Oct. 24. After releasing two indie albums, the duo took their unique style to create a spin... Read more »
Unbroken fails to break through
Eva Bialobrzeski, A&E Editor
October 21, 2011
So long to the days where talent trumped appearances and Disney Channel stars were only to be found on TV, there seems to be a new Disney starlet out on the scene. There seems to be a pattern with Disney-sponsored young girls shedding their innocent images for more grown-up styles, lyrics, and appearances.... Read more »
Evanescence fails to live up to potential
Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
October 18, 2011
Evanescence released their self-titled album on Oct. 11, and although the band has made some changes to their lineup, their sound has failed to evolve with this new release. Lead singer Amy Lee’s powerful voice overwhelms most of the songs on the album that would be better as instrumental focused ballads. The... Read more »
‘Watch the Throne’ reawakens true hip-hop
Imani Love, Sports Editor
October 11, 2011
Hear ye, hear ye, the kings of hip-hop have taken their throne. After one year of recording, hip-hop moguls Kanye West and Jay-Z dropped their highly anticipated album, “Watch the Throne.” The duo released their album this past summer on August 12. This album truly exemplifies what hip-hop used to... Read more »