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...
There Is Nothing We Can Do: Remembering the Emperor
On this day 207 years ago, October 15, 1815, history bore witness to a momentous event as Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who over the past two decades had led France to a series of glorious victories that established it as the premier European power, began his exile on the remote island of...
The NFL is a storied league with plenty of history and dynasties, huge upsets, and thrilling victories. But, if we changed NFL history, how would it affect the league as we know it? Here's the situation. 4th and 1, The Cowboys are down 21-26, the ball is thrown to Dez Bryant, who seems to catch the ball in the...
It's hard to believe that when the Texas State Fair started, there were no wacky foods such as Fried Ice Cream, Frozen Chocolate Bananas, or Fried Butter, but it was indeed a horrible, horrible time. Food stands trotted out the same boring old food, year in and year out. However, in 2004, the Big Tex Choice Awards were established,...
It begins with a slow hum of the violin. A cello joins in the ensemble, and the pitch increases. A French horn bellows an opening call, inviting the listener to immerse themselves in this sea of sound. And then it comes to a halt - the soft murmuring of a piano interrupts the scene and transitions the listener into...
The highly anticipated album by Drake has finally dropped. Today I'm going to share my opinions of the album.
Context
Drake initially announced that the album was going to drop late July. Ever since, it has been pushed back and delayed up until he confirmed the official release date, October 6th. Drake is one of the most influential artist's of our...
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...
Alright, let's start this one off with an exercise. Think of any NFL team that has a bear as their mascot (hint: there's only one). Now, pretend you are a fan of that NFL team. Now try not to cry. Ah, got you there. Anyway, NFL Week 4, 4 overreactions, let's go.
The Dolphins defense will be their downfall
The Dolphins...
