Review
Album Review: “B-Room"—Dr. Dog
Dr. Dog’s seventh studio album combines a mixture of instrumental heavy tunes with their own style of psychedelic tunes for the masses.
Album Review: "Pure Heroine"–Lorde
Lorde’s highly anticipated debut album “Pure Heroine” doesn’t produce the same thrill that its title promises.
Review: "Rush"
“Rush,” Ron Howard’s gripping drama, recounts the true story of a near–deadly rivalry in the world of Formula 1 racing.
Album Review: "The Bones of What You Believe"– Chvrches
Glaswegian synth pop trio Chvrches opens its debut album with “The Mother We Share,” a song that was released as a single over a year ago.
Album Review: "Mechanical Bull" – Kings of Leon
After three years without new music, Tennessee–based rockers Kings of Leon have returned to the spotlight with their latest album, “Mechanical Bull.” Overall, the album disappoints more than it excites.
Album Review: "Nothing Was the Same" – Drake
Drake’s newest album, “Nothing Was the Same,” does not have a misleading title.
Review: "Don Jon"
Joseph Gordon–Levitt’s first (and, hopefully, not last) time writing, directing and starring in a feature is the story of Jon Martello (Gordon–Levitt), a materialistic partier whose obsession with internet porn has taken a toll on his sex life.
Review: "Electric Lady"—Janelle Monae
“Electric Lady” is comprised of the fourth and fifth installments of Janelle Monae’s “Cindi Maywater Android” series that began with her 2007 debut EP.
Review: Selena Gomez—"Stars Dance"
Unless you’re a diehard Selena Gomez fan, there’s really no reason why you should listen to her new album, “Stars Dance.” In a summer with some serious female pop starpower (see: Icona Pop, Marina and the Diamonds), this subpar album is an especially resounding dud.
Review: Justin Timberlake — "The 20/20 Experience"
The crooner genre has come a long way since 2006’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds," and J.T.
Fantasy Spring Fling Lineups
With Spring Fling just around the corner, musings and daydreams on the mystery lineup abound. Here are our picks. SPEC, are you listening?
David Bowie—“The Next Day”
David Bowie’s “The Next Day” has proven problematic to discuss. With so much esteem for the album floating around already, the words do not come easily.
Review: Delicias on Campus
Delicias Philly just bought a second truck and they’re parking it at Penn.
Review: "A Good Day to Die Hard"
I’m a die–hard fan of the Die Hard series.
Review: "Broken City"
"Broken City" Directed by: Allen Hughes Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Russel Crowe Rating: R Run Time: 109 min. “Broken City” boasts a number of twists and turns, but can’t escape the predictability that comes with the crime thriller genre.
Toro Y Moi — "Anything in Return"
Toro y Moi’s latest studio album, “Anything in Return,” is most strongly characterized by its subtlety.
Ra Ra Riot — "Beta Love"
While Ra Ra Riot’s first two albums were decidedly baroque, its upcoming album, “Beta Love,” takes a sharp turn into the realm of the synth, à la musicians like Passion Pit and Miike Snow.
EXCLUSIVE One Track Mind: kechPhrase — "Anything"
Fresh from his interview on Thursday, kechPhrase has linked Street with one of his new tracks, "Anything," featuring producer Kool AD (formerly of Das Racist). Not only does kech utilize his guest stars to their fullest ability, his deftly weaves his own words into a paradoxically staccato flow — but one that works.
