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Writer archives: Alexander James

Culture

Decibel: Singing in the shadows

CD name: 'The Adventures of Bobby Ray'Artist: B.o.BGenre: Pop/Hip-hopSounds like: Wale and Kid CudiSoundwaves: 2/5Release date: 4/27/10Temper your expectations. B.o.B delivers an enjoyable but entirely… Read more »

Culture

Decibel: Take it higher

Mixtape name: 'Kush & Orange Juice'Artist: Wiz KhalifaGenre: Hip-hop/RapSounds like: Early Outkast meets WaleSoundwaves: 4/5Release date: April 15, 2010Create the product, sell the product. With… Read more »

Decibel: Chemical Reaction

CD name: 'Congratulations'Artist: MGMTGenre: Alternative/Electronic/Experimental rockSounds like: MGMT went crazySoundwaves: 3.5/5MGMT takes a big step with its latest album, 'Congratulations.' Whether it is a step… Read more »

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Feeling the flow

As a calm breeze blew along Waverly Avenue on Wednesday evening, students in summer outfits lined up outside Schine Underground for the latest Bandersnatch concert… Read more »

Still feelin' good

CD name: 'Plastic Beach'Artist: GorillazGenre: Alternative/electronic/hip-hopSounds like: Classic GorillazSoundwaves: 4/5Release date: March 9Cheer is such a rarity in music these days. With its latest effort,… Read more »

Bursting onto the scene

CD name: 'Gorilla Manor'Artist: Local NativesGenre: Rock/IndieSounds like: Upbeat Arcade FireSoundwaves: 4.5/5'Gorilla Manor' could be one of the best debut albums 2010 will offer. Funny,… Read more »

No reflection

CD name: 'Smoke & Mirrors'Artist: LifehouseGenre: Rock/PopSounds like: Typical Lifehouse - catchy and cleanSoundwaves: 3/5While 'Smoke & Mirrors' should satisfy fans and supply a few… Read more »