Macklemore & Ryan Lewis succeed in versatile new album
Only one dynamic duo could pull off rapping about drug abuse and shopping in the same album: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, in their newest EP “The Heist.”
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The Boss criticizes U.S. economy in latest album
Following weeks of tremendous hype, Bruce Springsteen’s 18th studio album finally hits record stores tomorrow. “Wrecking Ball” is not the Boss’s finest work, but it does successfully blend adventurous instrumentals with well-written lyrics to deliver a powerful message sure to hit home with 2012 Americans.
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Schoolboy Q album showcases guest artists, producers
Schoolboy Q’s second full-length album, “Habits and Contradictions," showcases his unique rhyme style and his superb eye for interesting beats.
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Thirteen’s a lucky number for The Roots
Best known as the house band for “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” The Roots released their 13th album Dec. 6. The album is completely different from anything the Roots have done before, which makes for a short, but interesting, 38 minutes of music.
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Noel Gallagher, formerly of ‘Oasis,’ debuts first solo album
Former Oasis founder Noel Gallagher’s debut album “High Flying Birds,” released Oct. 17, marks his first solo attempt after the breakup of Oasis in 2009.
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Bob Dylan’s greatest hits, in honor of his 70th birthday
Bob Dylan has performed all over the world, won countless awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now, he can add turning 70 to his list of accomplishments. In honor of the folk legend’s birthday May 24, the Black & White compiled a list of some of Dylan’s greatest hits, in no particular order.
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