The Hawkeye track and field team had a record setting weekend, and KRUI Sports Staffer Kylie Sebert has the update.
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Photos from KRUI’s exclusive in-studio with The Hold Steady on November 17th, 2010. (Photos by Christy Aumer.)
By Emily Levins Dye It Blonde is the sophomore effort from the Chicago-based group of twenty-somethings, Smith Westerns. The album is a wonderful mix of youth, rebellion, and love, all set to a backdrop of fuzzy and dreamy instrumentals. The songs have a certain drunken haze to them, seen especially with album opener, “Weekend.” This ten-song collection is the perfect blend of carefree and catchy, a fun and exciting soundtrack to the glory days of adolescence. Smith Westerns – Weekend
By Trent Harrison Mogwai’s trademark humor is apparent throughout their newest release, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will. As if the title wasn’t proof enough, sections of the album deviate greatly from their previous sound, using upbeat synthesizers, vocoded vocals, and simple rock compositions. Regardless, every track incorporates a wide range of dynamics, sonically beautiful atmospheres, and meticulous attention to detail. Complete with an infectious, repetitive melody and fuzzy, doom-drone guitars, “Rano Pano” is by far one of the standout tracks on the album. The album’s brooding, 8-minute closer, “You’re Lionel Richie,” uses soft dynamics to create an enormous … Continued
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Pat, Lars and Ryan talked Kif into going out for Iowa’s intramural wrestling. Read about Kif’s “Rocky” inspired performance.
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Sports Staffer Jordan Kabialis breaks down what’s right and wrong with the Eastern Conference All-Star roster.
