Brandon Carson
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A Day To Remember’s ‘You’re Welcome’ is their blandest record to date
‘You’re Welcome’ is by far, the most disappointing ADTR record, filled to the brim with bland, generic lyrics, and unmemorable songs. The repetitive song structures make for a boring listen, not even halfway through. The record doesn’t add anything fresh to the band’s discography. Even though they changed their sound, their songwriting style has been applied before countless times. It feels as if there is nothing new from a band that sets their genre’s standards.
“Choose your own” Discography Guide: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
This guide will follow a “choose your own adventure” format. It will start with what is arguably the definitive Gizzard album, I’m in Your Mind Fuzz, and will then allow you to choose which record to go to next. This is mostly dictated by the different sounds of each album, and what can tie them together to create a path. When you’ve completed your path, go to the outro at the bottom! It is encouraged to listen to a couple of songs from each record as you explore your path, have fun!
Glass Animals continue to milk their past sound with 'Dreamland'
While 'Dreamland' is plagued by mediocre tracks, the songs that take chances and change the album’s flow keep the mediocrity from infecting the album.
Remixed S5E3- "In Rainbows" by Radiohead
Welcome back to another episode of Remixed! This week we discuss the in and outs of the Grammy-winning album "In Rainbows" by the band Radiohead. Plus, the recent controversy surrounding the Beach Boys. How will this controversy further dismantle tense ties within the band? How is "In Rainbows" upholding throughout the years? Answer these questions and more in this week's episode of Remixed! Hosts: Jack Gillespie and Brandon Carson Edited by: Tanner Kinney Thumbnail by: Katy Szpak
Bob Dylan and his Band at Emens Auditorium, Ball State University (11/2/2019)
While being my first and probably last time seeing Bob Dylan, his show at Emens Auditorium was entirely enjoyable. His setlist flowed well along with the help of the incredible stage production.
Alter Bridge’s ‘Walk the Sky’ reeks with burnout
'Walk the Sky' is an average album for Alter Bridge; not good, not bad.
Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ is a mixed bag of genuine gospel rap
While this is by no means Kanye West’s best work, I still found a lot of enjoyment out of 'Jesus Is King.'
Korn continues to disappoint with ‘The Nothing’
‘The Nothing’ offers nothing new to the Korn discography.
‘Fear Inoculum’ finds Tool making their best and most average music after 13 years
It is disappointing that Tool didn’t fully deliver with 'Fear Inoculum,' but it is still an incredible display of craftsmanship and talent.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard melt faces with 15th studio album, ‘Infest the Rat’s Nest’
While not being Gizzard’s most diverse or out-there album, 'Infest the Rat’s Nest' offers a collection of great metal music with tight performances and a few surprises here and there.