Word: musicalities
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...drop morals in favor of cheaper, foreign-produced products.It’s fairly reasonable to expect that American Apparel’s retail business will be affected, as will its wholesale operation: small t-shirt design companies like Boston’s Johnny Cupcakes and merchandisers for music groups will likely be forced to shift priorities in an effort to cut costs. Hipsters and middle-aged, middle-class pseudo-hipsters may have to settle for generic brands in order to affordably complete their outfits.At the same time, though, history shows us that we shouldn?...
...11th year of his third (or is it his fourth?) creative peak, it’s pointless to talk about Bob Dylan outside of the context of the shadow he casts over the American musical landscape. The man is an institution, and, if he lives another 67 years, it goes without saying that critics will keep on leaning over one another to hear what new and indivisible truths he’s plucked from the ether and placed in his music. His last album, the vibrant and meditative “Modern Times,” cemented yet another victorious...
...movie does address certain concerns that mirror issues of the world today—one such concern being what the government is really doing and what information they are withholding. Another strength of the movie is composer Andrew Lockington’s original score. His fast-paced and jumpy music carries the movie, making the viewer anxious about what will happen next. Although our anticipation is not always satisfied, Lockington contributes as much as he can to the overall impact of “City of Ember.” Doon’s father, played by Robbins, advises...
...They have drawn the lines of battle, chosen the side of the downtrodden, selected their weapon of choice, and illustrated the stakes—namely, everything. Even from the packaging, it’s apparent that Rise Against has no qualms about mixing their two passions, music and politics. The beginning of the selected Picasso quote reads, “What do you think an artist is? An imbecile who only has eyes, if he is a painter, or ears if he is a musician…” Rise Against feels that in order to be responsible...
...Dead and Gone,” where T.I. makes his first real social commentary that falls outside the realm of his own personal experience: “Niggas die everyday / All over bullshit / Dope money, dice games, ordinary hood shit/ Could this be cuz of hip-hop music / Or did the ones with the good sense not use it?” While “Paper Trail” is far from perfect—if you don’t believe me, just listen to “Porn Star”—it thrives...