Music
Lana Del Rey - "Paradise"
While her debut album, “Born to Die,” polarized audiences and her SNL flop did little to help, Lana del Rey’s follow up, “Paradise,” could win over some of her detractors.
Holiday Playlist: 11.26.2012
playlist 11/29/12 by halex on Grooveshark
Mash-Up of the Week: Aesop Rock vs. This Too Shall Pass
Whenever I watch Lord of the Rings, all I can do fidget anxiously until Ian McKellan gets on screen and starts denying everyone their passage.
Review: Soundgarden - "King Animal"
Chris Cornell and Soundgarden are back after 16 years without a studio record with the upcoming release of "King Animal." Listening to the album, it’s pretty hard to believe that the grunge gods are in their forties.
Review: Crystal Castles "(III)"
Experimental/electronic duo Crystal Castles is not typically remembered for its lyrics, so the focus put on them on their third album, “(III),” is a startling — but not unwelcome —change.
Review: One Direction - "Take Me Home"
Every fangirl’s dream has come true.
Nights Out Mics Out
Ready to make a fool of yourself sooner? Check out some of Philadelphia’s other Open Mic spots below.
Collective Them All
Tonight, Penn Music Collective is hosting a showcase with SPEC and the Undergraduate Media and Entertainment Club at the Rotunda, featuring four Penn–affiliated acts.
Concert Preview: 11/13 - 11/18
Who’s Playing Philly This Week
Thanksgiving Playlist
thanksgiving playlist by halex on Grooveshark
Viral Video: "It’s Thanksgiving"
If you enjoyed learning the days of the week in Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” you’re going to love this month’s autotuned tween sensation, Nicole Westbrook’s “It’s Thanksgiving.” This poised-to-go-viral, club-ready single has an accompanying video, which mostly takes places in what looks like Westbrook’s house, presumably because she’s nowhere near old enough to drive.
Review: Andrew Bird - "Hands of Glory"
Last March, the release of “Break it Yourself” strongly redefined Andrew Bird’s sound, featuring melodic pop hints and multifaceted song lyrics.
Review: Lulu Gainsbourg - "From Gainsbourg to Lulu"
Lulu Gainsbourg’s debut album “From Gainsbourg to Lulu” is startlingly bad.
Review: Cee Lo Green - "Magic Moment"
While Cee Lo Green is certainly not the first jolly, portly man most people associate with Christmas, his sparkly new Christmas album “Magic Moment” certainly brings the holiday cheer.
Concert Previews: 11/7—11/11
Who's playing Philly this week.
Album Review: Kylie Minogue - "The Abbey Road Sessions"
Though Halloween is over, Kylie Minogue’s saccharine album “The Abbey Road Sessions” certainly has the capacity to induce a sugar coma.
Album Review: Public Enemy - "Evil Empire of Everything"
The second of two 2012 releases from Public Enemy, “Evil Empire of Everything” marks the hip–hop icons’ 12th studio album.
Hurtin' For Hop
Penn's got everything from a capella to DJs, but where's the (non–frat) rap? The "Initiative" provides.
