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Staff Favourite Albums

EIC November 14, 2016

Good Grief by Lucius: One of my biggest regrets of 2016 is that I didn't see Lucius when they were in Vancouver. Twinsies power duo. What more could you want. – Natalie Serafini, Copy Editor 1989 by Taylor Swift: She's a snake but what can I say? She's got the talent that brought her to fame and the money to prove it. – Matthew Fong, Layout Assistant Absolution by Muse: The only good thing to come out of 2003. – Tamara Connor, Features Editor Cults by Cults: The happiest music for hating yourself, and I'm all about that. – Alexa…

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ALBUM REVIEWS

EIC November 7, 2016

A Pentatonix Christmas – Pentatonix The trailblazing, internationally celebrated a cappella group Pentatonix has released new music in the fall every year for the past four years — and they’re not about to break that streak. You most likely have…

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ALBUM REVIEWS

EIC October 31, 2016

Yes Lawd! – NxWorries Yes Lawd!, the debut album by the brand new hip-hop duo NxWorries, made me go “Yes lawd!” The album delivers the best of modern hip-hop as far as smooth vocals and chill beats.   Anderon .Paak…

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ALBUM REVIEWS

Max James Hill and Courtney Miller September 19, 2016

Skeleton Tree by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Even for a Nick Cave album, Skeleton Tree is dark. Partially recorded after the tragic death of Cave’s son, the album is an unfettered glimpse into the singer’s grief and turmoil.…

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New semester, new music

Jaiden Dembo, Max James Hill, Tanya Humeniuk, Courtney Miller, Natalie Serafini, and Eva Zhu September 12, 2016

Emotion Side B – Carly Rae Jepsen Emotion Side B is an extension of Carly Rae Jepsen’s third studio album Emotion, which came out in mid-2015. Side B is an EP full of pure ‘80s synth-pop with big choruses that…

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Albums to match every stage of your summer road trip

EIC July 4, 2016

Summer’s here, and with it comes plenty of reasons to be hitting the road. Music festivals, weddings, cabin getaways, trips back to your hometown — through any combination of the above, you’ll be spending plenty of time on the road,…

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Album Reviews

Jessica Whitesel June 27, 2016

Band of Horses – Why Are You OK Indie group Band of Horses is back again with Why Are You OK, which left me asking if the band was OK. Their 2006 song “The Funeral” is one of my favourites,…

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