Page 11 Ocotober 14, 2009 on "Entertainment The Lion’s Eye Eve Album Review: Brand New’s Daisy | By Chris Dilenno - Lion s Eye Entertainment Editor - cad5241@psu.edu Alternately, songs like “Sink” and “In a Jar” are heavy and very in- your-face, recalling a very art-punk themed guitar style that is called to attention without any warning whatsoever. “Bought a Bride” is a marvel of a song in that the riff is unlike anything I have heard from bands of this genre and the closer, Noro is nothing short of the perfect way to end such a conflicted effort, a dark hymn that struggles with mortality and coming fo terms with your regrets. * The album is not without its diottbonings “Be Gone” sounds like a drastic attempt at a radically dif- ferent sound, different in the sense that you cannot re- ally hear the lyrics and though it is certainly a valiant effort, it can only really be counted as the interlude to the more superior songs on the album. “Bed” is the second track of the album and it has a very predict- able nature. The song is very soft and the chorus is quite repetitive, leaving the rest of the song to sound droll and unenthusiastic. Apart from these songs, Daisy might be Brand New’s best (and last) album to date. I denote the latter because of the rising suspicion that Daisy is the fare- well album for the band. One can only hope that they It seems that Jesse Lacey and the rest of post-hardcore band Brand New have finally found a completely applicable use for their name and that use is their new album Daisy. Brand New has always been a band that is full of sur- prises; their albums have moved from the raucous heart breaker, Your Favorite Weapon, to the more - mature, Déja Entendu;. to the dark and poetic, The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me, but this lat- est effort may have topped them all. The album starts with “Vices,” a song that will probably startle you upon first listen because of its rapid switch from an actual *50’s ballad (On Life’s Highway by Bertrand Brown) to a scream that you might not even recognize in the most aggressive song that Brand New has ever written, but that’s Jesse alright. The single “At the Bottom” comes in at track three and is just as spellbinding ~ as it was when I had first heard it. Jesse’s growl shoots in and out of a chorus that is truly a show- - case for the new dynamic of Brand New. Much of ‘this album seems to draw influence from the indie rock band Modest Mouse, though the band has not admitted anything that would suggest it. The range of the album is what makes it truly remark- able. Songs like the title track “Daisy” and “You Stole” are dense narratives with the lyrical prowess that remind us of the Brand New of old. They spiral through a maze of self- loathing, masochistic themes and explosive guitar stalls. Photo courtesy of beyondrace.com come to their senses and realize that the world needs them to keep putting out music with the innovative sound that you can only find in this New York-born gang of four. Re- cently it has been said that Brand New are the Radiohead of America and with “Daisy, it is hard to deny such a statement. Troms the Virago Fin The Kinks Lola vs. Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part 1 By Caitlin Olszewski - Lions Eye Eye on Generation Editor - c005024@psu.edu never collaborated with Ravi Shankar and they avoided psychedelic influence on their music. Keeping their music strictly British rock, The Kinks struggled to gain popularity in a time when many was listening to Jef- ferson Airplane and Cream. Ray Davies, the master- mind vocalist, songwriter, and producer behind The Kinks, created Lola vs. Powerman as an ode to the corrupted facets behind the - Photo courtesy of last.fm It’s finally here! All the leaves are turning burnt orange and pumpkin spice lattes are warming my belly. Only one album is per- fect- enough to describe my feel- good disposition that accompanies the entire splendor that is autumn. In 1970 British classic rock legends The Kinks released one of their most appreciated albums, Lola vs. Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part 1. : The Kinks have been one of the pioneer British invasion bands since the early sixties. They differ from similar bands such as The Who and The Beatles because they PRCT ie Gr BOORMRS Ne Re ee RSS A SPREE SE ES EE LE RR SR SELF STE Pl Sa music industry. Considered their best album by many, Lola vs. Powerman gained most of its popularity from the hit song “Lola.” Being the tenth studio al- bum by The Kinks, Davies care- fully wrote and crafted Lola to be- come a hit and save them from the musical dry spell they were having during the “Age of Aquarius.” The song is a lyrical gem about an en- counter Davies had with a trans- vestite. Through his use of memo- rable lyrics such as “I met her in a club down in old Soho/where you drink champagne/and it tastes just like cherry cola/C-O-L-A cola,” he creates a memorable song that is not only humorous but also catchy and easy to sing along. The songs “Strangers, This Time Tomorrow,” and “Power- man” were all featured in Wes An- derson’s 2007 movie The Darjeel- ing Limited. “Strangers” includes Ray Davies’ mellow vocals accom- panied by a gentle acoustic guitar. This Time Tomorrow is a powerful rock ballad that builds overtime with the help of Mick Avoy’s Keith Moon-esque drumming to create an overall inspiring song. “Power- man” is a rougher, more masculine ode to label executives and their fi- nancial woes. Overall the album is a biographical time capsule of the current issues the band was expe- riencing with producing “hits” and pleasing the music industry. Although Lola Vs. Power- man provides satirical commentary to the music industry, ironically, it is what saved The Kinks’ career. This album was so acclaimed and praised by critics that it caused RCA records to establish a new contract with the band, and it let the audience know that The Kinks were still alive and kicking. I rec- ommend this album because it is a transcendent example of true Brit- ~ 1sh invasion music and it showcas- es the bands versatility. scarf. Sticking to ‘the leopard and Prim Silhouette Leoperd with Vengencdnce By Kionna Lipscomb Lions Eye Entertainment Editor kz1122@psu.edu There’s a print worth spotting and it is back with a vengeance. Originating back to the 1940’s, the exotic safari-print is on a new prowl, taking over the catwalk once again paw-by-paw. Fashion frontrunners are pouncing on the classic spots and working it into their fall wardrobes for a chic polish. Just a single accent is enough to add that streak of danger to any get-up. No head-to-toe, just head or toe will do the trick. Even now, the trend has reached a new height, your fingertips. What’s the secret to wearing the dramatic print, you ask? Relate the volume of the pattern to your personality and please do not wear more than one print at a time. That would be a definite fashion no-foe! Fashionistas with big personali- ties should opt for bolder statement pieces; leopard print coats or sexy booties, peep-toe or circular front. While gals with more simple taste, but who love to throw in dramatics accents from time to time, should opt for pieces such as a clutch bag or black and white everywhere else will tone down Courtesy of the sun.co.uk modernize it.
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