Greetings everyone and welcome to FC’s most awesome podcast. Today Patrick Prifogle is sick and can not attend the recording of our podcast. Instead we have Christian DiMartino, our resident movie expert. We talk about Iron Man 3 and give a little teaser of prom. So please enjoy the glorious sound of our voices.
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Hello everyone and welcome to the sixth episode of Ten Minutes Or Less. This episode we talk about Dead Island:Riptide and Futurama.
We also add a new segment, NOTE, to the show. So grab your favorite beverage and enjoy Ten Minutes Or Less actually being ten minutes or less.
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By JT Samart
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Fall Out Boy has been a part of our musical scene since the early 2000’s. Their recent “indefinite break” caused many to wonder if they would return. Well, they are back with a new and gritty single. In “Fall Out Boy” fashion the title is a mouthful, but the song has a great amount of energy. It is heavier than their other tunes, like “Dance, Dance” or “Sugar We’re Going Down” but then again the song is about arson. Either way it is nice to have “Fall Out Boy” back.
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The Motown sound has become legendary and will forever stick in the mind of those who hear it. “My Girl” is a song that is crafted to be forever engraved in our subconscious. From the catchy guitar lick to the vocal harmonies, this love song was written by Smokey Robinson for his wife Claudette Robinson. Soon “The Temptations” turned it into their number one hit and became one of the many legends of Motown.
Try It:
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Cayucas
Genre: Indie Surf-Rock
Label: Secretly Canadian
Album: Bigfoot (release date: April 30, 2013)
Website: http://cayucas.com
Surf rock was developed by the Beach Boys to give a tropical atmosphere to music. Cayucas has given the genre a slight twist and brought the genre back to life. Cayucas’ sound is based on the rhythm of each song. The bass riffs and drums usually are the catchy parts of the songs. The full album has not been released yet but my favorite song is “Cayucos”. It has a sound that will make you want to go to the beach and surf.
Enough:
Junior Olivia Horesly: “Feel Again” by OneRepublic
“The song repeats twice and is not original in anyway.”
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“Little Talks” by “Of Monsters And Men” is one of those songs are great to hear for the first time. It is fun and follows the newly accepted rule that a chorus can have random “yeahs”, “ooos”, or “heys”. Yet again the radio overplays the song and ruins it. There is not a problem with it but I am sick of it.
By: JT Samart
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“Suit & Tie” by Justin Timberlake
With New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys touring again, it would only make sense to welcome back Justin Timberlake to the charts. After taking up acting in movies and TV, he returns triumphantly with a new single “Suit & Tie.” “Suit & Tie” is smooth, suave, and classy. It has a very slow introduction then a quick crescendo to a swinging verse and chorus. A Jay-Z rap is added for good measure and you have one song that is worth suiting up for.
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1978 “Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees
From February fourth to March third this song was playing in every discotheque, nightclub and roller rink. Saturday Night Fever was on and disco was the way of life. “The Hustle,” “The Bump,” and “The Robot” were new dances that matched the new fun atmosphere. This song with its falsetto vocals and jiving riffs, made everyone want to strut down streets in their new bell-bottom jeans.
Try it:
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Vampire Weekend
Genre: Afro-Pop, indie rock
Labels: XL, DGC
Albums: Vampire Weekend, Contra, Modern Vampires of the City (release date: May 6, 2013)
Fusing rock, African-pop, and classical music seems like a very daunting task, but Vampire Weekend accomplishes it with class. Meeting as student in Columbia University, they have developed a sound that is unique and unmistakable. The variety of compositions is outstanding and the use of classical elements is superlative. Their songs tend to have a preppy jump to them and come with a seemingly random, but relative set of lyrics. One of my favorite songs is “M79” because of its orchestrated introduction and varied parts.
Enough:
“Try” by P!nk
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There is a plethora of well done songs that have the message to “carry on” and “it will get better.” “Try” is not one of them. From the first time I heard it I was just amazed at how instantly bored I was. I zoned out after hearing the first verse and forgot about it.
Senior Katie Harrison:
Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko- “Stay”
“I personally do not like it because it sounds whinny and the lyrics make her sound like she is complaining.”
Junior Alex Taylor
Psy-“Gangnam Style”
“It’s repetitive and the radio plays it too much”
By JT Samart
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“Daylight” by Maroon 5 is quickly gaining popularity, proving Maroon 5 is still able to crank out hits. It is in synch with the rest of the group’s hit album, Overexposed. Much like most of Maroon 5’s songs, its impressive lyrical structure offers many levels of listening. The instrumental funk guitar and electro-pop mix was also pretty top notch.
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From February 1, 1964 to March 30: “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” by “The Beatles” was released on February 1, 1964 and was an instant hit. The song was not supposed to be played in America, and in an interview for The Beatles Anthology, George Martin, producer of “The Beatles”, said “Capital (Records) was forced to release “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” though it was not specifically designed for the American market.”
In any case, it held its spot on the charts until March 30 of that year and has become one of the most popular songs by The Beatles.
Try It:
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MGMT
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Labels: Cantora, Columbia, Sony, RED
Albums: Oracular Spectacular, Congratulations
Website: www.whoismgmt.com
Let me start by saying that that psychedelic does not begin to describe this band. They have a sound that is strange in melody and in lyrics. Their music has a very swirling tone and synthesized riffs. “MGMT” or “The Management” consists of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser. Both met during their freshmen year at Wesleyan University and “started experimenting”. They a most noted for their strange music videos that have a very “trippy” feel. One of my favorite songs is “Electric Feel” because of the booming bass and the clever lyrics.
Enough:
Senior Claire Faith: “Some Nights” by Fun. and “Too Close” by Alex Clare
“They’re really good songs the first few times you hear them but then they’re played so much they just get old.”
Sophomore Kenzie Ross: “Scream & Shout” by Britney Spears & will.i.am
“It’s catchy, but they play it too often. Now it’s just annoying.”
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As for me, I have had enough of “Thrift shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz the Heist. It is really nothing inventive in anyway, but most can enjoy it for its sense of humor. The obnoxious saxophone solo is grading to the ears, and I would be alright if I never heard the song again.