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...happens more. That amazing rhythm section is still there, pulsating through each note and demanding physical compliance from the listener. (I admit I had to actively struggle to keep myself from drawing too much attention in the dining hall as my body grooved of its own volition.) The lead guitar is as wicked as ever, as Angus Young teases with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of brilliant and catchy riffs. Brian Johnson displays his dexterity by varying his familiar scream-singing with more melodic, beautiful phrases, which allow him to display an almost soulful, slightly scratchy voice. “Rock...
...much better musically than lyrically, carrying an acoustic-y vibe throughout despite some funky experimentation in the rhythm section and a foray into reggae (the album’s first single, “Make You Crazy”). When the lyrics are plodding and over-deliberate, a surprise guitar lick or nice chord progression on the piano keeps things from getting too dull. The sound is thoroughly Californian, and lo and behold, Dennen hails from Oakdale, Calif. To his credit, he has done extensive work with The Mosaic Project, a San Francisco-based non-profit that educates children...
...that is modern China itself. The country's punk and alternative-rock scenes have been gushed over by excited commentators, eager to cite them as evidence of China's changing mores. But they are staid in comparison to that created by a new breed of artists, who eschew conventional guitar-based music in favor of baffling electronica, extreme noise and found sound...
...works include two sculptures by Brancusi, Picasso’s 1918 “Harlequin Playing the Guitar,” and Mirò’s 1945 “Woman in the Night.” The donation also contains pieces by contemporary American sculptors Richard Serra and Joel Shapiro, giving viewers the opportunity to see the work of living artists...
...swirl of desperation, uncertainty, and dissatisfaction. Throughout “Appeal to Reason,” Rise Against wield their instruments as weapons against those who are squandering tomorrow for their selfish desires today. Particularly of note is McIlrath, who rides the band’s layered guitar melodies with confident vocals and throat-shredding screams when their energy crests. However, the production on “Appeal to Reason” serves to undermine not only the intensity with which Rise Against performs but also the spirited anthems they have to deliver. They play resistance rock for the picket...