U2
Songs Of Innocence Album Review
Island Records
Released September 9, 2014
Genre: Rock
The "surprise album" has been a working concept over the past year, from Jay Z's "Samsung-only" marketing scheme for Magna Carta Holy Grail to Beyonce's "out of nowhere" approach. But how about the "Surprise! you already have it!" gambit that U2 just did at the Apple Cupertino event on September 9,...
Every day in the halls of Jesuit, a student runs down the hall toward his classroom, English assignment in hand, rushing to beat the bell. Another student plows through his math homework before algebra class, finishing with one minute to spare. Understandably, these students simply forgot that they had homework assigned the previous day; they failed to write a...
There are spoilers ahead regarding the beginning of the game’s plot. You have been warned.
There are few who haven’t heard of The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, two pieces of literature that were crafted by the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien. Middle of Earth: Shadow of Mordor by Monolith Productions finds its place in the world that Tolkien...
“The biggest iOS release ever.”
This bold claim stands front and center on iOS 8’s website, alluding to the grandeur of Apple’s latest software update that accompanied their new phones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+. I hope this quote is only trying to make a pun about the new versions having larger screens, because if not, it stands as...
Once a year after school, Jesuit students flock to various stores to pick up the sports game that keeps on giving. Having received the game early, I'm proud to provide a rather premature review for EA's FIFA 15. Running on the improved Ignite game engine, the game looks better than ever. The game engine which was used in the previous...
Avicii
True Album Review
PRMD, Univrsal Island Records
Released September 13, 2013
Genre: Electronic Dance, Folktronica
By Drew Curran
Avicii’s first full length album had me excited. Through all of the released singles, preview mixes, and ads, I was ready for True to be absolutely amazing. The LP that was produced falls a little short though.
Avicii has always been defined by classy vocal lines and popping, happy synth...
I tightly grip my crescent-tinted assault rifle as two of my friends and myself enter uninviting and dark catacombs. Lights emit from our weapons as we walk deeper into the abyss of a cavern that is nonhuman in origin, adding to the hostility on the Earth’s moon. The tension and silence cause one of my friends to crack a bad joke through...
Ariana Grande
My Everything (Deluxe Edition) Album Review
Republic Records
Released August 22, 2014
Genre: Pop, Contemporary R&B
Listen: "Break Free feat. Zedd"
Ariana Grande has slowly risen in ranks as one of the biggest pop stars in our culture. With her second album, although mostly hit-or-miss, Grande proves herself to be, not just a major powerhouse, but also a respectable songstress. While her songwriting...
