Word: journeys
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...band (Gorillaz), an Afro-pop album (Mali Music) and a side project with a member of the Clash. All were slightly ridiculous (hip-hop, world music, supergroup--the hubristic rock star's triple crown) but well received, yet none can quite prepare you for Albarn's latest: Journey to the West, a "circus opera" based on a Ming-dynasty novel, with lyrics in Mandarin by Chinese actor Chen Shi-zheng. The protagonist is the wildly self-confident Monkey, who irritates his peers with his certainty that he is far more gifted than they are and deserving of immortal acclaim...
...Sara share their “stop kiss.” Throughout the play, the bench remains as a constant reminder of the gap between where the characters are and where their emotions are leading them.“Stop Kiss” brings its audience on the journey of bridging that disconnect. It uses its story not as a statement about politics, but about overcoming doubts and letting love run its course unhindered by societal or personal expectations. The exceptional story and sincere performances are certain to leave their audiences deeply moved...
...nursery-rhyme lyrics and vocals don’t quite match the intricacies of the rhythms and instrumentation created by Barber. Despite the juvenile writing, the song is still infectious due to its primitive and up-tempo drumming, and it’s a suitable welcome to the journey that is “High Places.” As the album continues, “High Places” evolves to become more electronic. The sound is difficult to describe or, for that matter, to imagine—it sounds a bit like laid-back trance music colorfully drenched...
...Only by the Night,” Kings of Leon have shaved off their scruffy beards and revealed a new, much more polished sound to their fans. But the question is, have they strayed too far? The Followill clan, consisting of three brothers and a first cousin, began their journey as the Kings of Leon in 2003. With the release of their debut album, “Youth & Young Manhood,” they were hailed for creating a unique brand of southern 70s style rock ‘n’ roll that was raw and gritty. Despite their...
...because what did they have now except for each other, and what could you do if it was not even quite that?”When Strout’s stories focus on Olive that, the collection begins to feel like a novel. We follow her through a journey of realization that is interjected with characters and stories somewhat related to her own. Olive is often described as unlikable: she is a school teacher who scares her students and a mother who alienates her son. But she is also a character who, despite her faults, has an obvious inner goodness...