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...strength of “The Devil and Mr Casement” lies in the thoroughness of Goodman’s research and his assiduous fidelity to the historical record. But the tension of Goodman’s narrative ultimately slackens under the weight of his facts, which are deployed too densely, and without enough reflection, to make “The Devil and Mr. Casement” as satisfying and challenging as it could—and should—have been...
...striving for reinvention. After a self-imposed three-year hiatus, the group has returned with new members and a new sound for their latest album, “Field Music (Measure).” Afraid of boxing themselves into an indie pop corner, Field Music has taken their new record as an opportunity to explore a wider range of style and sound. While the effort to diversify certainly helps develop a degree of ingenuity and surprise, the album’s almost schizophrenic nature is at times confusing and strangely unsatisfying, despite its undeniable musical complexity...
After keyboardist Andrew Moore left the band, the remaining members, brothers Peter and David Brewis, were joined by Kevin Dosdale and Ian Black to record the group’s third album. This change in personnel may be the cause of this record’s shift from the group’s earlier work. Angry, angsty, and attempting to avoid categorization, “Measure” is a 20 track album defined as heavily by its amorphous style and musical outbursts as its invention or ingenuity...
...record concludes with the overlong but fittingly detailed “It’s About Time.” Here, the strings, keyboard, guitar, and vocals all blend together to form a suitably dramatic ending to an eclectic album, although it’s questionable whether the song really needs ten minutes to achieve this...
...first six matches went so smoothly, as sophomore Nirasha Guruge and junior Alisha Mashruwala experienced tough losses. Despite a strong record entering the match, No. 2 Guruge fell, 3-1, to Yale’s Alia Aziz. No. 3 Mashruwala likewise could not hang on for the victory as she lost, 3-1, to Sarah Toomey...