Word: sheerness
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...emerged as one of the major issues facing the globe today, with the attendant media attention to match. But what keeps it perpetually fresh as a subject is its scope - climate change touches on science, Washington, business, society, geopolitics, even religion, and the reporting does as well. The sheer complexity means there's always something to write, blog or podcast about - as my editor likes to remind me. Frequently. (See the top 10 green ideas...
...second album by his band Boston Spaceships.Pollard’s habit of writing and releasing songs in such a rapid manner could easily lead one to expect the quality of his output to suffer, as the value of each song is cheapened by the sheer volume that the man spits out. What is so shocking about “The Planets are Blasted,” then, is not just that the songs are almost universally good but that the album feels so essential and climactic. Pollard has proven that, even at 51-years-old, he is more than...
...remarkably diverse environment, with the number of student groups dedicated to promoting the history and traditions of a certain culture rising rapidly in recent years. However, according to the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, many students may find it difficult to appreciate this diversity given the sheer number of performances and events that groups sponsor. On February 28, the Harvard Foundation seeks to address this lack of cultural diffusion on campus with its 24th annual presentation of Cultural Rhythms, a production that brings together many of these groups in a display of their artistic and ethnic vibrancy...
...their retro musical style. A crisp trumpet threaded many of their songs, and they used several less conventional instruments, such as a cello and an accordion. The songs were enchantingly upbeat, and SupaDupa clearly enjoyed themselves as much if not more than the audience. The Pears were next. The sheer enthusiasm and energy of their performance galvanized the audience. They transitioned seamlessly from one song to the next, and a sea of heads bobbed to the beat. It was apparent to all that each individual band member, especially drummer Balaji Mani, were exhilarated to be there. Mani was all smiles...
...which works so well on “Gifted” and “Watchadoin?,” is exactly what is lacking on the less successful tracks. The project at times gets caught up in its own concept—picking unexpected groups of artists out of sheer caprice without regard for their combined sound. As delightful as it is to imagine Karen O hanging out with Ol’ Dirty Bastard—may he rest in peace—her distinctive vocals on “Strange Enough” are sorely out of place next...