THE ITHACAN

Latest Maroon 5 album fails to surpass first hit

By Alexandra Palombo, Senior Writer • September 29, 2010

Nothing Maroon 5 does will ever match the originality and charisma of its first album, “Songs About Jane,” but its third album, “Hands All Over,” makes a noble attempt.

Weezer re-uses old sound

September 22, 2010

Weezer’s third album, “Hurley,” features the blissful face of “Lost” star Jorge Garcia on its cover. However, listeners’ expressions will not be as happy, for the record is a solid yet recycled effort.

Killers’ frontman’s solo LP displays individual flavor

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • September 22, 2010

After The Killers opted for a hiatus, the group’s lead singer and notorious workaholic Brandon Flowers refused to sit idly by and instead saw an opportunity to create a debut solo album. On his new LP, “Flamingo,” Flowers pays homage to his beloved hometown of Las Vegas and seeks to solidify himself as one of…

Duo demands attention

By Evan Johnson, Staff Writer • September 15, 2010

Through brilliant songcraft and production, Atmosphere’s “To All My Friends, Blood Makes the Blade Holy,” reflects their status as one of the more recognizable rap acts for today’s college audience.

Rock ‘n’ roll vets’ latest LP crashes on jumbled note

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • September 15, 2010

After a tumultuous period that saw the resignation of bassist Carlos Dengler, a canceled headline tour and a label switch, New York City’s Interpol looks to find some security on their latest self-titled release.

Wreckords’ catchy beats put groove in debut LP

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • September 9, 2010

Following the abrupt termination of the garage-rock band Louis XIV, guitarist Brian Karscig tried his hand at record production. Before long, Karscig felt the need to be back on the other side of the studio mic and The Nervous Wreckords were born. Last week, the band released their debut LP, “Valuminium,” which treats listeners to…

U.K. stars find lyrical niche

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • September 9, 2010

British shoegaze newcomers The Domino State have already exploded onto the U.K. music scene. The band recently unleashed their debut album, “Uneasy Lies the Crown,” and has made Britain its oyster with its we-shall-overcome mantras.

Indie kids from Ra Ra Riot stay true to upbeat spirit

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • September 1, 2010

Many expected Ra Ra Riot to craft a defining sophomore album that would overcome the “college rock” label that had been given to the starry-eyed pop-rock dreamers. “The Orchard” heralds this graduation. These kids are all grown up, but they still know how to have a good time.

Artist blends old and new

By Lara Bonner, Chief Proofreader • September 1, 2010

Sufjan Stevens’ “All Delighted People” stays true to his classic style yet still provides new material for those fans who have been craving something different.

‘Wavves’ chills at low tide

By Lara Bonner, Chief Proofreader • August 26, 2010

Nathan Williams, also known as Wavves, is known for noisy, confused GarageBand projects.The subject matter on his new album, “King of the Beach,” varies little from that of his past, though there is an undeniably positive change in the music.

‘Arcade Fire’ revamps sound with electronic melodies

By Sarah McCarthy, Staff Writer • August 26, 2010

Arcade Fire had an impossible task to face for its third studio album “The Suburbs.” In the last decade, the band released both a flawless, game-changing debut and an incredible sophomore album. How could any band possibly live up to the hype and expectations generated by its first two records? By all accounts, “The Suburbs”…

Vocals and quick pacing revive classic-rock sound

By TJ Gunther, Staff Writer • May 6, 2010

Since the early 2000s, some have said that rock is dead. With the expansion of electronics into the music world, fewer artists play their songs entirely live and rely more on computers. Enter the up-and-coming British group Male Bonding.