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...surprising amount of humor. Lyrics and song titles, as well as the album’s title referencing the “Seinfeld” holiday of “Festivus,” were a foundation for the album’s unrelenting energy. “The Monitor?? is very much a continuation of the band’s debut, still laden with lead singer Patrick Stickles’ vociferous shouts and loud yet boisterous guitar solos. It’s certainly understandable that the band’s sophomore release hasn’t deviated...
Though “The Monitor?? takes up this new narrative, Titus Andronicus focus most on maintaining the anti-suburban message of their debut, describing their irreverent, sometimes self-loathing, enthusiasm for their roots. On “Theme From ‘Cheers,’” this irreverence takes the form of a drinking song dealing with youthful drowning of sorrows and building of friendships with alcohol and cigarettes. Other times, the band deals with their inability to escape personal repugnance, such as when they chant the mantra of “You will...
Although the overarching concept of “The Monitor?? is certainly heavy, Titus Andronicus’s goal is extremely admirable, and leads to some grand compositions. Building on their past sound and working to solidify it, “The Monitor?? showcases the band’s thoroughly entertaining vision. Though their talent may still be a little rough, and hasn’t yet fully come to fruition, the fury and power of Titus Andronicus is undeniable...
...proved itself a more effective monitor??becoming a member would make Harvard a leader in improving working conditions in college apparel production. Membership in the FLA alone is an insufficient position for Harvard to take: the FLA has not been able to address rights violations as reliably and promptly as the WRC. Harvard’s involvement with sweatshops is intolerable—the school must do all it can to ensure that its apparel is produced humanely and responsibly. Harvard must join...
Iskandar went on to establish Monitor??s Istanbul office and helped run operations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East...