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...such disparate songs into a satisfying record. At over an hour in length, “Measure” struggles to remain cohesive. The band’s decision to explore and indulge all of their musical interests prevents Field Music from putting together what could have been a great record. Nevertheless, the group’s raw talent and invention will certainly identify and define the group amidst its indie pop peers...
...performances have other goals besides raking in cash; providing an entertaining program for the audience is an obvious example. While performers alone may not define success in commercial terms, the main measure of a benefit concert is the dollar amount on the check they send to charity. Thus, a great deal of the energy expended in organizing such concerts is devoted to maximizing profit...
...Saint John of Las Vegas” is a classic case of great characters thrown into a second-rate plot. For amusing but plotless performances, see the film. But for a story that actually makes sense, stick with the poem...
...quieter songs. The album’s lyrics, while only hooking the listener occasionally, certainly do not hurt any of the songs. This neutrality is as much as the record needs, as its other aspects provide plenty of highlights. Although not remaining stellar throughout, this album provides a great overview of what Phantogram are capable of accomplishing. Based on its singles alone, “Eyelid Movies” is a considerable success, and the quality of the record as a whole shows that more can be expected from these two in the future...
Healthcare spending in 2009 rose to $2.5 trillion, a global summit on climate change came and went, and, a year out of the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression, we still aren’t regulating derivatives. Nothing got done...