Archive for: music buff

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  Music Buff: Political Playlist

  Sep 24, 2012comments

  If there is any medium that has helped summarize and critique the politics of a given era, it is that of popular music. Whether it’s commenting on political instability or making people own up to their wrongdoings, musicians have always... read more »

   
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  Music Buff: Neon Trees’ “Picture Show”

  Apr 30, 2012comments

  Neon Trees’ new album, Picture Show, is a new direction for the band, coming off of their first album, Habits that produced hit after hit bringing the group to huge heights in popularity. “We wanted to make sure we sounded cool and... read more »

   

• Summer Album Preview

  Apr 30, 2012comments

  2012 already looks to be one of the best years for music fans in recent memory. With a new solo album from Jack White and the return of James Mercer and The Shins, it is fair to say that the realms of rock and pop music have returned to their... read more »

   
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  Music Buff: Death Cab for Cutie kicks off tour in Denver

  Apr 14, 2012comments

  On the first night of their spring tour, Death Cab for Cutie played to a sold-out crowd of almost 2,400 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. Ben Gibbard and company were not alone in this endeavor. In addition to opening act, Lowe, Death... read more »

   
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  Music Buff: Grimes’ “Visions”

  Apr 12, 2012comments

  It’s probably a sign of my increasing cynicism that my automatic reaction to Grimes’ newfound success was dubious suspicion. Everything about the act just seems calculated for indie stardom: a slightly edgy name, an obsession with... read more »

   
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  Neon Indian and audience dance all night at Bluebird Show

  Apr 11, 2012comments

  Every time that I’ve brought up Neon Indian’s live show, it’s been greeted with one of two reactions: fervent enthusiasm or apathetic dismissal. It’s understandable; even though Alan Palomo’s project focuses heavily... read more »

   
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  Music Buff: Summer concerts

  Apr 19, 2011comments

  (CU Independent illustration/Kelly Kaoudis) The cancellation of the Mile High Music Festival may have scratched  some students’ summer plans, but there are plenty of other opportunities for students to see their favorite bands live in the... read more »

   
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  Music Buff: Panic! at the Disco “Vices & Virtues”

  Apr 1, 2011comments

  Panic! at the Disco's new album 'Vices and Virtues'. (Courtesy image)Three years ago Panic! at the Disco’s album “Pretty. Odd.” hit music stores with relaxed, harmonic songs reminiscent of the Beatles. With the loss of guitarist... read more »

   
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  Music Buff: Radiohead’s “The King of Limbs”

  Mar 8, 2011comments

  Radiohead's new album artwork. (Courtesy) Radiohead. Just saying the band’s name can bring enthusiastic reactions from music fans all over the globe. Since 1992, the British quintet has climbed to both critical acclaim and immense... read more »

   
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  Music Buff: “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”

  Dec 1, 2010comments

  Kanye West's new album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' (courtesy photo) Kanye West trades auto-tune for out-of-tune pianos in his meticulously crafted, luxurious fifth studio album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” Clinking,... read more »