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TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2014 – #4: U2 – SONGS OF INNOCENCE…

Hopefully now that the frenzy over the iTunes fiasco has died down, people can appreciate Songs of Innocence for what it is: one of the best albums U2 has recorded in a long time. All OF those things that make U2 great are here. They are tight still as a four piece. They use atmosphere, […]

TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2014 – #21: YOUNG THE GIANT – MIND OVER MATTER…

An album that stayed with me consistently throughout this year was the sophomore release by Young The Giant, Mind Over Matter. With this album, the band showed they had many more tricks up their sleeves beyond their hit “Cough Syrup” from their self-titled debut. Songs like “Crystallized” and “Mind Over Matter” with their lush harmonies […]

REVIEW: U2 – SONGS OF INNOCENCE…

Chances are, if you are on any type of social media, and/or if you have iTunes, you now know that U2 has a new album out. Songs of Innocence was surprise-released on September 9th by the band in conjunction with Apple’s iTunes service. On that date, U2’s new album was automatically uploaded to the accounts […]

REVIEW: YOUNG THE GIANT – MIND OVER MATTER…

On their second full-length album, Young the Giant really tries to branch out. While their self-titled debut felt like it was carving out a certain sound, pace and guitar feel, Mind Over Matter attempts to shatter this mold. It kind of wants to be everything at once. And more often than not, it succeeds. “Slow […]