‘Music’ Archives
Five Finger Death Punch’s “American Capitalist” hits metal hard
Five Finger Death Punch’s newest EP, “American Capitalist,” which came out October 11, follows the band’s successful albums “The Way of the Fist”and “War is the Answer.” Following in those footsteps, the metal they are known for is back. The band is set to appear in concert at [...]
Bangles’ ‘Sweetheart of the Sun’ a real hit after 8-year hiatus
The Bangles’ first full-length album since 2003’s “Doll Revolution,” “Sweetheart of the Sun” combines 1960s sun and surf harmonies with edgy, punk-pop guitar riffs. Space-aged B-52’s meets new wave '80s Roxy Music, these ladies really know how to rock it. Playing at [...]
Hawthorn Heights’ ‘Hate’ must-have for emo/punk fans
Bringing back the emo days of many students’ high school years, Hawthorne Heights is back, in the original style that they are most known for. Released on August 23, Hawthorne Height’s latest EP is titled “Hate.” The first record they have put out since they started their own label, [...]
“Living With Lions’ album ‘Holy Shit’ is almost worth its title
The title of this album could have music fans either laughing, shaking heads or possible angry, but the music definitely will not fully upset on matters of taste. Living with Lions’ newest album since 2008, released in May, is named “Holy Shit.” Their second full-length album, which [...]
Kanye and Jay-Z collaborate successfully on ‘Watch the Throne’
Super groups are, almost without fail, something less than the sum of their parts and the new Jay-Z and Kanye West collaboration is no exception to the rule. But the resulting album “Watch the Throne” is still pretty darn good. The album’s success is due in large part to both rappers being [...]