MGMT Congratulations Album Review

The duo is back and going in a different way that is still very much Indie. They are back with there second album, Congratulations. If you are looking for anything Ocular Spectacular in this album, there are a few things but not many. Congratulations has had a few issues keeping itself out of the radar until the release date, due to it being leaked and shared all across the Internet. MGMT released this statement on their website soon after, “Hey everybody, the album leaked, and we wanted you to be able to hear it from us. We wanted to offer it as a free download but that didn't make sense to anyone but us”. MGMT now has full streaming of the album on their website.

Congratulations starts off at a slow pace compared to the last album, but it functions more like a book, starting off slow, then the climax near the end, and then two chapters to tie everything leaving the listener content, and immediately starting from track one. Congratulations maybe best to listen while in complete darkness. Some tracks are hypnotic, especially Siberian Breaks. Unlike Ocular Spectacular, not every song is an instant favorite. I found that three tracks on the album can be little a hard to listen to, with songs that are much longer than most are used to hearing. Though followers of MGMT should be nothing less than thrilled with Congratulations, which is due out April 13th.

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Kaleidoscope

Only the 4th studio album from Tiësto, and does far from disappoint. It doesn't live up to Just Be, that brought him enough fame to get him a gig at the opening ceremonies at the 2004 Olympic games in Athens, Greece. This resulted in the album Parade of the Athletes, which found its way into gyms across the globe. Tiësto manages to put vocals and instrumentals in perfect harmony. There are a lot of DJs and groups out in the world that put very bad lyrics and vocals with good instrumentals, creating annoying songs, thus resulting in something like Cascada. From track one to seventeen you will be in an electronic audible heaven, the song I Will Be Here stands out only if you listen to the first few tracks, thought there is a goldmine of good B-sides that are more than likely to be remixed, though I see little room for improvement. All of Kaleidoscope can be streamed at Tiësto's official Myspace page.

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"Space Man says 'Everybody look down'" The Killers Concert Review

I went into the USF Sundome expecting to see a normal concert, not any thing out of the ordinary. The opening act was called "Chairlift". They kinda drove me to sleep, the only thing that held my interest is that I thought that the lead singer was Bjork and I was playing Bejeweled. Then I went down to buy some Vitamin Water only to find out that it was priced at $8, my jaw dropped, and I did not get Vitamin Water (that is more than it cost at the airport).

Then the lights went out, the and people did what they do best when the lights go out in a venue. They loose all control of staying quiet. The stage lit up and there they were, The Killers. The stage was lit up like Christmas, and of coarse was a little reminiscent of the Las Vegas strip. Brandon Flowers (lead singer) was at the top of his game, he sounds better live than in studio, which seems to be rather rare. I can only say that this is one of those concerts that is worth much more money than you will ever pay. It's funny when you go to a show not knowing any lyrics and leave knowing all of them. If you ever have the chance to see The Killers, don't hesitate to buy tickets.

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GWAR, Lust In Space Album Review

If you like metal but don't like GWAR, there is something wrong with you. They may be from the 80's, though they will never be out of style. If you have never heard of GWAR get your hands on an album or two and get ready to have your ass kicked by some wicked lyrics and some sweet rhythms. Lust In Space is the 10th album from GWAR from beginning to end its awesome track after awesome track. This album has everything one that one would expect from a GWAR album and more. This is the kind of album that you play in the car while in traffic, it just makes problems go away. I strongly recommend that people buy this album, it's the most fun that you will have listening to music outside a concert.

Lust in Space gets a 5 out of 5

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Breathe Carolina, Hello Fascination Album Review

For some that have never listened to Breathe Carolina, Hello Fascination might be an acquired taste, especially if your not used to some screamo with a good electronic beat. This is the second album from Breathe Carolina, and not the last. The clever lyrics and simple use of a synthesizer will amaze the average listener. From track one to five is nothing but good songs, but after that it tones down on quality, in the last few tracks I found myself struggling to listen. This album reminds me of a Tootsie pop, nice and sweet on the outside, but at its core just before you finish it off, really mediocre chocolate, you still eat the chocolate, but you know damn well there is better chocolate out there.

Hello Fascination gets 4 out of 5

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Cobra Starship, Hot Mess album review

This album has been much anticipated by those that follow Cobra Starship, however this album falls short of expectations half way into the album. I found myself going to the next track thirty seconds into a song. The only track that makes this album even worth mentioning is Living In The Sky With Diamonds. When I heard that this album was coming out, I thought I was being promised a good album. This album is only for those that love Cobra Starship, go to high school, and go to Warped Tour every year. If you can't tell that I don't like this album, then you need to read this post again! This album is not worth buying.

2 out of 5

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