Duke Dance Revolution
(12/04/08 5:00am)
The New Kids on the Block
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The New Kids on the Block
Say goodbye to the Dropout Bear; Kanye West's all grown up, and he's not happy. His latest album finds Kanye leaving behind "Good Life," and instead embracing his hell: heartbreak. Ironically enough, West has chosen to segue into this more despondent sound by recording his newest album in Hawaii (area code: 808).
Let's give T-Pain some credit-he knows what people want. The man is always on the radio, and his talent is apparent on Thr33 Ringz, his third studio release. Across the album, T-Pain and his trademark Auto-Tune sound create some true gems. "Digital" is a veritable club anthem, and "Change" is a surprisingly good cover of Eric Clapton's "Change the World."
We here at sacrasm weekly recess might not be the smartest kids around. Or the most popular. Or, for that matter, the most hygenic. But there is one thing that recess staffers have in spades: skepticism.
Nathan White, lead singer of the Chapel Hill-based Nathan Oliver, is a man with two very different passions: dentistry and rock music.
RALEIGH - If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Saturday's annual Monsters of Mock festival at the Lincoln Theatre was a symphony of sycophancy to the most memorable rock groups of the '70s, '80s and early '90s.
Duke is a factory for a lot of things. Boisterous liberals. Closet conservatives. And, until recently, successful investment bankers.
Even though the King of Pop is no longer performing, it's comforting to know that his legacy lives on.
Dear readers, share with us our joy: we at recess have just become privy to one of the great moments in literature's fabled history. As you certainly have heard, The Hills' Lauren Conrad has recently been signed to a three-book deal with publisher HarperCollins, and recess has obtained a manuscript of the first novel, tentatively titled "A Remembrance of Things Prada". We are proud-nay-, honored-to share with you this exclusive excerpt:
They could have landed on a lot of planets. Luckily, they landed on Earth. The band brings its own unique image and infectious music to Duke this weekend. Lead singer Marshall Galactic answered a few questions for recess music editor Jordan Axt about the band's sound, origin and aspirations.
With the release of Young Jeezy's third studio album, The Recession, he has created a new species of musician: the rapper-turned-economic-analyst-turned-political-pundit. Fresh off comparing Michael Phelps to himself, he immediately makes it clear that his latest work is not your quotidian hip-hop release.
There is no song of the summer 2008. Panic accordingly.
For the Hush Sound, success has come suddenly. Releasing their first record in 2005, the band has gone on to headline tours and support acts such as Panic at the Disco and Fall Out Boy. The Chicago-based group fuzes harmonic vocals with a distinctive jazzy rock sound. Recently, the Hush Sound's guitarist Bob Morris spoke with recess' Jordan Axt about the band's newest album, musical inspirations and awkward freshman.
Kissing Ali Locker the summer after sixth grade. Beating Mario Golf. My Bar Mitzvah. The first time I saw Mariah Carey on a tire swing in the "Always Be My Baby" video.
If someone ever made a Mount Rushmore for early 1990s alternative rock music, R.E.M. would fit nicely next to the Counting Crows and Radiohead. And while all of these bands probably have their best days behind them, each has released new albums this year. The most recent addition is R.E.M.'s Accelerate, the group's 14th studio album and latest in a career that spans 25 years.
This weekend, the demographic of people who overlap in the Venn diagram of "those who like jazz vocalists" and "fans of renowned 20th century poetry" will have something to do. On Sunday, Duke Performances will present legendary jazz singer Nnenna Freelon's lyrical rendition of the poetry of Mari Evans. The performance promises to be a heartfelt interpretation of some of the most passionate and insightful work of the influential poet.
Apparently, the Black Keys really want you to know how flexible of a band they truly are. Why else would their newest release, Attack & Release, feature two versions of the same song placed back-to-back on the album? On both renditions of "Remember When," the Black Keys effectively display their two vastly different but equally appealing styles. Side A is a more acoustic, melodic and reflective sound while side B replicates the electric style that has made the Black Keys a favorite amongst fellow musicians and advertising agencies (so far, their work has appeared in five different commercials).
It's people like Nate Fowler that make you feel the need to participate in more extracurricular activities. For most of us, being the singer and synth player in Stella by Starlight, a band which recently won MTVu's award for Best Band on Campus, would be enough. However, senior Nate Fowler's musical ambitions aim higher than just starring in a successful band, prompting him to launch another production career under the name Pseudofed.
It's safe to say that fame has not changed Rick Ross. The boastful style, the drug-motivated rhymes and the endless lists of expensive, shiny objects that were present in Ross's 2006 debut album, Port of Miami, are all offered up again in his 2008 follow-up, Trilla.
Erykah Badu has always been one to buck trends and create her own style, whether in her neo-soul music or audacious and colorful fashion choices. Her newest release, New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War, continues Badu's habit of defying expectations.