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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds- Wild God
Label: Play it Again Sam Genre: Folk/Americana Reviewed by: Brody Toth For Fans Of: Wilco, LCD Soundsystem, Willie Nelson
Nick Cave continues to put out phenomenal music with The Bad Seeds, and I'd argue that this release is his best work with the group. With a common theme of louder tracks and heavier lyrics, Wild God completely immerses you for a wonderful listening experience. The backing reminds me a lot of the Arcade Fire album from a couple years ago if it was balanced better and down tempo.
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Rich of beauty and tradition, Floyd, Virginia serves as a cultural hub for music within the
state. For decades, The Floyd Country Store has hosted a multitude of talented
bluegrass and old-time artists during their Friday Night Jamborees. If you have yet to
stop by for one of their festive gatherings, mark your calendar. Located just south of
Blacksburg, Downtown Floyd is a mere 40 minute drive from Virginia Tech. Not only is it
a perfect day trip, but a visit to Floyd provides a wonderful opportunity to discover new
music by exploring the greater New River Valley community.
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Fontaines D.C.- Romance
Label: XL Recordings Genre: Alternative Reviewed by: Jack Carroll For Fans Of: IDLES, Sports Team. Wet Leg, Arctic Monkeys, FEET
This album hits. Romance marks the definitive start of a new era of Fontaines D.C. Their first three albums heavily focused on Ireland and the Irish experience, and leaned heavily into post-punk revival and crank wave styles. This album, though, brings a whole new sound and energy with the help of Arctic Monkey’s producer, James Ford. For instance, Starburster (FCC) takes you through a hip-hop-inspired claustrophobic feeling track that'll make you want to flip a car. While Here’s the Thing will make you kidnap an engineering student to make a time machine to bring you back to the '90s rock scene. Or perhaps you’ll start the haunting and ominous Romance and wake up in the steam tunnels with the Hokie Bird chasing you. Throughout the album, though, there is a strong feeling of doom, despair, and wanting. The balance between contemplative pain, such as calm Horseness is the Whatness and energetic hedonistic Death Kink is a hallmark of this album. Without a doubt, Romance leaves one with a strong sense that it could be better. Although I believe this is mainly due to the realization that this creative jump for the band has upped the potential of what they can do next and I can’t wait to hear it.
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Hey babes, I know you’re all sweating and stressing right now thinking: What music am I gonna play while grilling for my wife and kids!?. Fret not, sweet child, for I come to you today with the best albums for all of your memorial day grilling needs. To clarify, these albums don’t necessarily represent patriotism (or America, for that matter). These picks have more of an emphasis on the barbecue itself. I decided to focus on this subject to make it more inclusive to those who celebrate American holidays not for their history, but to exploit any instance to engage in the rare joy of throwing some shit on the grill.
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Bill Frisell- Orchestras
Label: Blue Note Genre: Modern Creative / Post Bop / Orchestral Jazz Reviewed by: Len Comaratta
Marrying intimate parlor jazz lyricism with wide-screen orchestrations, the selections here are pulled from a handful of concerts Frisell gave from 2021 to 2022, resulting in one of his most accessible and virtuosic albums.
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Rich of beauty and tradition, Floyd, Virginia serves as a cultural hub for music within the
state. For decades, The Floyd Country Store has hosted a multitude of talented
bluegrass and old-time artists during their Friday Night Jamborees. If you have yet to
stop by for one of their festive gatherings, mark your calendar. Located just south of
Blacksburg, Downtown Floyd is a mere 40 minute drive from Virginia Tech. Not only is it
a perfect day trip, but a visit to Floyd provides a wonderful opportunity to discover new
music by exploring the greater New River Valley community.
