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...singer and a musician—I prefer [to] have a drumbeat when I speak," he said to eruptions of laughter...

Author: By Sophie T. Bearman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Pop Icon Discusses Music, Activism | 4/28/2010 | See Source »

...wavering synth line straight out of a 1980s disco and a drumbeat more propulsive than any found on “Andorra” introduce “Odessa,” and give listeners a very good hint at what Caribou is trying to accomplish with “Swim.” After years of balancing dream pop, noise, and spaced-out electronica, this is Caribou’s dance record...

Author: By Daniel K. Lakhdhir, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Caribou | 4/20/2010 | See Source »

...flash of intensity and verve. The album bristles with intriguing musical touches. Opener “Criminology 2.5,” for instance, features a chorus heralded by resounding trumpet samples, soulful female vocals and trickling piano flourishes. This track propelled further forward by a punchy yet grooved drumbeat and the consistent lyrical vigor of Meth, Ghost...

Author: By Colm Dubhrosa, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Method Man, Ghostface Killah, & Raekwon | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

...shows, they’ve become quite adept at integrating melody into mathcore. Throughout the track, TDEP use mellow breaks to release the tension built up during their aggressive sections. For instance, about half-way through the song, Puciato begins to scream atop an angular guitar riff and steady drumbeat. Then, as Puciato’s screams grow more desperate, the drums charge into double-time. Catharsis comes as the band transitions into a steadier and more ethereal chorus...

Author: By Mark A. Fusunyan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Dillinger Escape Plan | 3/23/2010 | See Source »

...band reveals a brilliant glimmer of versatility on “One Polaroid A Day,” which establishes its place amongst the loveliest songs TL/Rx have produced. Leo exchanges falsetto for throaty, deep musings that complement the subdued nature of this track. With an understated drumbeat and strumming bass, “Polaroid” is far from succumbing to muteness or timidity. Instead, the song is a subtly crafted gem, whose force lies in the band’s ability to augment a knack for a catchy beat with a heretofore rarely seen phenomenon?...

Author: By Denise J. Xu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists | 3/9/2010 | See Source »

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