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Burma Disaster in the Midst of Political StormBy Brandon Walker on May 9, 2008 in newsToday on "In the Know with Brandon Walker":
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You've been waiting for thisBy Allie S. on May 8, 2008 in mainThis Friday's Bandemonium is Avril Lavigne, during which Mitchell Lundin will expertly track her growth chronologically across her records. Her first album "Let Go" is a beautiful and haunting portrayal of a sad and lonely teenager, while her second album Under My Skin shows a stronger grasp of her identity yet vulnerability. In her third album “The Best Damn Thing,” she lets loose and just goofs off. When you come right down to it, Avril Lavigne is just fun. All three of her albums have reach number one on the Billboard charts and the has multitudes of adoring fans. I’m sure some might scoff at this top 40 intrusion into college radio, but do not even pretend you didn’t enjoy “Girlfriend.”
 The Better You Look, The More You SeeBy Nicole Feldman on May 6, 2008 in mp3blog I have read every Bret Easton Ellis novel, I do not consider his writing particularly artful or profound, but there is something undeniably glossy and addictive about his tales of excess and privileged ennui. Neon Neon's album Stainless Style is by no means a musical masterpiece; it is quite bizarrely a concept album about DeLorean from the film, Back to the Future . It is incredibly derivative of eighties synth-pop and could easily pass for an Orchestral Maneoeuvres in the Dark or Talk Talk album, and I can't stop listening to it. Neon Neon is a collaboration between Super Furry Animals' frontman, Gruff Rhys and LA hip hop producer, Boom Bip. The presence of a Brit-pop frontman in a hip-hop inspired side project has drawn inevitable Gorillaz comparisons, but Neon Neon is far more dynamic. The album's first single, "I Lust U," featuring Cate Le Bon is highly reminiscent of the Human League's brilliant 80s gem and karaoke mainstay, "Don't You Want Me." The record contains both similar New Wave/New Romantic sounding cuts and more streamlined R&B numbers. Italian prog rock legends, Goblins have also largely shaped the group's aesthetic. While the lyrical theme of John DeLorean is somewhat fatuous, and the cocaine references become tiresome, this album is full of too much ridiculous melodrama to not enjoy. I could never determine whether the excessive superficiality and decadence of Bret Easton Ellis' writing was intended to be tongue-in-cheek or not, but that didn't make his works any less enjoyable. Likewise, Neon Neon could be interpreted both as an earnest eighties homage or as an ironic lampoon. All that matters, is that it sounds great. Neon Neon - Dream Cars Neon Neon - Raquel Neon Neon - Belfast More radio drama next week!By Jason Lee on May 6, 2008 in main Tipping the ScalesBy Jared Evans, Nathan Riemer, Eric Handler on May 5, 2008 in talkThis week on Heroes in a Half Hour, the Head to Head moves into the super heavy weight division, as we pit the Blob against Solomon Grundy. Then we've got a special giant-sized review of the blockbuster hit, Iron Man, followed by the latest news from the MMORPG franchise City of Heroes/Villains, as well as some choice tidbits from inside Marvel's secret headquarters, located miles above the earth's surface. And, of course, we've got more hype than the Teen Titans have pimples. Straight From the Racks (Record Library Album of the Week): House Arrest, Ariel Pink’s Haunted GraffitiBy Shannon on May 5, 2008 in main This album is an interesting mixture. There are weird noises. There are pop melodies. There are bits that sound like they are from the 60s or 70s. There are ridiculous lyrics. And then these elements are blended together (by the fuzzy sound quality?) into one more uniform texture. It sort of reminds me of a road trip in the Southwest- You see lots of things. Some of them are cool, some of them are funny and everything is sort of faded and dusty. Good music for the upcoming summer. Here are a couple choice tracks: The People I Am Not West Coast Calamities This is the first Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti song I heard and still my favorite. It is on Worn Copy (also in the record libe). Immune to Emotion No AgeBy Michael M. on May 1, 2008 in mp3blog For me, No Age embodies what post-punk should be. From the fiery punk scene, No Age emerges as these L.A. DIY heroes. Experimental, artful, loud, noisy yet thoughtful – No Age is like sonic youth, mission of burma, and throbbing gristle rolled into a west cost duo. Songs range from the sublime, “Things I Did When I Was Dead” to the relentless “Ripped Knees.” No Age has a sonic-awareness that most noise/punk bands lack. They know exactly what level to put set the gain, when to blast you in the face with noise, and when the minimal sounds of guitar and drums are enough. It’s this perfect crafting that makes No Age so incredibly good. Nous is one of my favorite albums released all year. No Age is the standout group from the LA. Smell scene based around the smell, which is a downtown club that features experimental and noise music. It’s a vegan, DIY, indie paradise. Love these: No Age - Eraser No Age - Things I Did When I Was Dead No Age - Here Should Be My Home CBN: J Bardes, J Ostroff, E VelazquezBy Rob T on May 1, 2008 in cbnAfter a round one tie between Abs/Liz and Jim, the semifinal landscape is looking all the more uncertain. This week, three more nerds make the case as to why they should be Carleton's biggest nerd!
A place in the choirBy Allie S. on May 1, 2008 in main
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I’d be happy to listen to 2 hours of Bill Staines any day, and this Friday’s bandemonium is no different. If you’re unfamiliar, Bill Staines is a pretty great guy and folk music is his thing. He’s been touring tirelessly since 1969, singing a lot of his own songs along with traditional folk and country tunes. In 1975 he won the national yodeling championship, which I think is pretty incredible. His songs tell stories about characters you wish you knew with wit and ease. I am confident that if you tune in to KRLX this Friday between 7:00 and 9:00 pm you will not be disappointed.
Very clever, Ben. Very clever.