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...before you assume that this is a band that takes itself too seriously, consider the infectious “Halfway Home,” the wisely-chosen album opener. An ominous drum rhythm reminiscent of Joy Division is juxtaposed with carefree doo-wops, and the effect resonates in such a way that even the most pretentious art house snob can’t resist the temptation to dance. The song’s light-hearted but haunting at the same time...

Author: By Eunice Y. Kim, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: TV on the Radio | 10/3/2008 | See Source »

...fear from the network is that somebody somewhere is going to change the channel, and as a result, they are just terrified of the idea of a main title that people might be bored by. What they don't realize is that it's the opposite. It's a drum roll. It's something familiar and exciting that tells you, All right, you're about to see a great show. Everybody knows the Gilligan's Island theme. Everybody knows the Cheers theme...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane | 9/26/2008 | See Source »

...most experimental, lush albums you’ll ever find that has anything to do with death metal. Even when the tempo grows intense and threatening, the sonic texture stretches back through layers and layers of guitar and bass, underscoring the vast canvas of Lars Ulrich’s drum set. Newcomer Robert Trujillo is the rare bassist who can keep up with both Ulrich’s punishing tempos and Kirk Hammett’s roaring guitar solos. Slayer and Anthrax may have their own fiefdoms in the thrash pantheon, and System of a Down may manage to retain...

Author: By Kyle L. K. Mcauley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Metallica | 9/25/2008 | See Source »

...Livni says one of her favorite hobbies is playing the drums. Her apartment neighbors are probably grateful that now that she is the leader of the Kadima Party and en route to becoming Prime Minister, she won't have time to bang away. But it will be one long drum roll in the weeks ahead to see if Livni can form a new governing coalition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Livni Wins Party Vote to Succeed Olmert in Israel | 9/18/2008 | See Source »

...bloom is coming off the boom. Foreign buyers have scattered, and Khan now has to drum up customers over the Internet or with magazine ads. "No one's got cash in their account," sys Khan. "Now in the back of their mind everyone is thinking, is this going to be the crunch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Slump Hits the Gulf: No More Palm Islands? | 9/17/2008 | See Source »

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