‘Immortals’: Combat strengthens film
The earth shakes and rivers of blood run through ancient Greece as gods and men fight in Tarsem Singh’s “Immortals.” Despite a tired story, Singh’s offbeat visual style reigns supreme.
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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‘Stronger’: Clarkson escapes pop roots on strongest album to date
On her fifth studio album, Kelly Clarkson shows her strength as an artist with a collection of tracks that range from dance beats to punk-rock tunes.
‘Ceremonials’: Artist calls for celebration
English singer Florence + the Machine’s second album, “Ceremonials,” is a soulful blend of folk, gospel and rock beats that fire on all cylinders as she drives eclectic tracks with constantly powerful vocals.
‘Mylo Xyloto’: Coldplay freezes out former rock style
Two years ago, Coldplay’s musical juggernaut “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends” was a dominant force in alternative rock music. With the release of “Mylo Xyloto,” the band tweaks “Viva’s” formula for the worse by turning its back on alternative rock and opting for full-fledged pop notoriety.
‘Eleven’: McBride seeks new sound
On her 11th album, “Eleven,” country star Martina McBride attempts to break free of the country mold that has dominated her career.
‘Long Live The King’: Band energizes sound on follow-up EP
Less than nine months after the release of their sixth studio album, “The King Is Dead,” the Decemberists are back with a more dynamic sound on their follow-up EP, “Long Live The King.”
‘Seeking Major Tom’: Shatner shines in space-themed comedy
Former Star Trek hero William Shatner speak-talks through popular rock songs on his new space-themed comedy collection.
