By: JT Samart
New and Popular:
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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.
Old:
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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”
