Maybe it’s the nature of language, or maybe it’s the nature of marketing, but, for whatever reason, it’s not uncommon for descriptors of popular music to lose all meaning. Some recent and familiar examples include the words “alternative,” “indie,” and “emo.” Another is “old school,” the meaninglessness of which was an inevitability, given its dependance …
It’s no secret that I’m a Destroyer devotee. If you’ve ever wondered why, the latest full-length, Kaputt will either clear things right up or confuse you even further. It’s possibly Destroyer’s most accessible album, and at the same time, it’s possibly Destroyer’s most off-putting. Or, neither, I really don’t know. Maybe it’s more like the …
Keep in mind that I’m no expert on intoxication (hello, family members and/or potential employers!), but bear with me, anyway, because this is the best angle I have to express how I feel about Kanye West’s critically acclaimed My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. With regard to intoxication, I believe there is usually some time between …
From a relatively young age (probably 12), It’s A Wonderful Life has been my favorite Christmas movie, and one of my favorites of any genre. One of my proudest academic achievements was answering every It’s A Wonderful Life trivia question posed by my 10th grade History teacher, who came back the next day with more …