Will Shaner '27

Introduction Released on January 24th, 2008, Deathconsciousness a shoegaze, gothic, post-rock album, being the debut album for one of my favorite bands, Have a Nice Life. This album is a masterclass in atmosphere, sound, and what the focus of this article is, the lyrics. This is one of the most depressing, bleak, hopeless pieces of media I've come across. It...

Introduction Sparking my interest for being ranked #6 on the top Shoegaze albums page on Rate Your Music, The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads is a concept album of post, indie, Christian, and rock-shoegaze, released on June 26, 2001. This is a full analysis and review of the music, concept, and history on one of the most unique pieces of music I've head. (Note:...

  Introduction Since everybody knows that Mr. Berry has the most delectable neckwear on campus, I've decided to take up the wondrous task of reviewing his ties from Monday October 9, 2023 to Friday October 13, 2023. This is my collection of thoughts on this glorious matter.     Monday Starting off very exquisite with a nicely formatted floral tie, I’m sure this bow tie...

  Introduction I found out about The Strokes through their association with the Arctic Monkeys, with them being some of the most popular acts to come out of the garage/punk revival. So when I listened to their debut This is It ,I was left feeling underwhelmed. It didn't have the fast guitars, the charm, and quippy vocals that Whatever People Say...

  Described by Teezo as “Rock and Boom is more focused: it's R&B with the intensity of rock, with the R&B top lines, boom bap penmanship, and that 808 bass with the flavor of Beaumont.” Released on September 8, this breakout star gained traction through features on albums such as Call Me if You Get Lost,Utopia, and Love Sick. With all...