Georgia-based indie band, Of Montreal, has just recently released their newest album, Paralytic Stalks; a very modern, poetic, and original work of art. According to several magazines and websites, it has been given quite a bit of critical acclaim, so now, after listening to it, I’m here to give it a little more.
Following the exploits of average teens Andrew (Dane DeHaan), Steve (Michael B. Jordan), and Matt (Alex Russell), Chronicle begins when the friends encounter a mysterious entity that – after afflicting them with days of bloody noses – results in the trio developing advanced telekinetic abilities. The boys quickly discover that their newfound superpowers can be manipulated, honed, and strengthened which results in the ability to control larger objects, as well as mimic other traditional enhanced “abilities,” such as flight and invulnerability. However, as their powers increase, so does their potential to unintentionally (or intentionally) cause harm to others. Ultimately, the friends agree to keep their abilities in check, but it’s a delicate balance that one member of the group – the proverbial loner who has suffered physical and emotional abuse at home and at school – isn’t as ready to accept.
Simple Math is the third album by the Indie-Rock band Manchester Orchestra, Andy Hull (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano), Robert McDowell (lead guitar, keyboards, vocals), Chris Freeman (keyboards, additional percussion, backing vocals), Jonathan Corley (bass), and Tim Very (drums, percussion). The brilliant string arrangements, along with the introspective lyrics make this an album well worth checking out. The opening track “Deer” starts with an acoustic guitar strumming in A Major, while a synth plays ambient noise in the background. It starts out very reminiscent of a simple folk song with lyrics that are mournful, but this sound lays down the emotional framework for the album. The next song “Mighty” is heavier and will appeal to the fans that got into Manchester Orchestra for songs like “Shake It Out” from their previous album. It has overdriven guitars playing in Drop D, while Hull’s voice is gruffer and more aggressive than in the previous track. Also interesting to note about “Mighty” is the incorporation of stringed instruments, like the violin and viola, which mesh beautifully and are kept at the perfect levels so that they do not overpower the song, something that tends to happen when traditional style orchestras are incorporated into a rock song.
“Everything is a struggle. Nothing is easy. We just have to keep going.” With these words of advice that echo through the film and into the hearts of the audience, The Dome of Heaven brings new bearing to the societal perception of Native American culture and family relations.
Saint Leo University was fortunate enough to have award-winning writer Diane Glancy on campus from Monday, November 7 to Wednesday, November 9. The prolific writer, who has authored a number of short stories, novels, plays, collections, and poems, spoke to classes, read from some of her works, and held a screening of her first full-length film, The Dome of Heaven.
Thanksgiving dinner is a favorite American tradition that includes turkey, baked ham, mashed potatoes and peas, all smothered with a thick layer of gravy. Many people are thinking of adopting the vegetarian lifestyle either for health reasons or for humanitarian reasons, and with the help of soy-based, and vegetable based proteins, vegetarians can also enjoy delicious and filling foods on Thanksgiving Day.
After talking to many older people and reading many articles on our generation, it seems that the public views us negatively, and we are not cut for this job market.
I recently found myself listening to Scotland based indie rock band, We Were Promised Jetpacks’ new album In the Pit of the Stomach, released last month and honestly didn’t think too much of it.
As we all know, the library is always packed during finals time. Everyone is stressed, uptight and tense. Every little thing someone does can get to be trying.
Based upon the autobiographical novel by Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary has everything that a Thompson fan would love; binge drinking, LSD induced acid trips, and deranged characters that often land themselves in the most precarious situations.
