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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Mumford & Sons tower above music world with “Babel”

Mumford & Sons tower above music world with "Babel"
"Babel" earns four and a half out of five stars for continuing a new folk legacy.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler September 25, 2012
"Babel" earns four and a half out of five stars for continuing a new folk legacy.

The Killers return in full force with “Battle Born”

The Killers return in full force with "Battle Born"
"Battle Born" earns four out of five stars for a wonderful return to form.
Mack Hayden and Mack Hayden September 19, 2012
"Battle Born" earns four out of five stars for a wonderful return to form.

“Mirage Rock” induces a rock and roll trance

"Mirage Rock" induces a rock and roll trance
"Mirage Rock" earns four out of five stars for its ambitious sound.
Dylan Pruchnic and Dylan Pruchnic September 18, 2012
"Mirage Rock" earns four out of five stars for its ambitious sound.

Grizzly Bear’s “Shields” keeps their sound alive

Grizzly Bear's "Shields" keeps their sound alive
"Shields" earns three out of five stars for continuing a legacy without much progression.
Emily Mohler and Emily Mohler September 18, 2012
"Shields" earns three out of five stars for continuing a legacy without much progression.

“Finding Nemo 3D” explores new depths with digital reformatting

"Finding Nemo 3D" explores new depths with digital reformatting
"Finding Nemo 3D" earns five out of five stars for a masterful digital refurbish.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler September 17, 2012
"Finding Nemo 3D" earns five out of five stars for a masterful digital refurbish.

“The Carpenter” continues carrying on the Avett tradition

"The Carpenter" continues carrying on the Avett tradition
The Avett Brothers' "The Carpenter" earns a full five out of five stars.
Nathan Fan and Nathan Fan September 12, 2012
The Avett Brothers' "The Carpenter" earns a full five out of five stars.

The xx’s “Coexist” fails to impress with lack of progression

The xx's "Coexist" fails to impress with lack of progression
The xx's new album earns two out of five stars for a lack of originality.
Tyler Davis and Tyler Davis September 12, 2012
The xx's new album earns two out of five stars for a lack of originality.

“The Possession” is too unreal to frighten

"The Possession" is too unreal to frighten
"The Possession" earns 3 out of 5 stars for thrills but lack of substance.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler September 11, 2012
"The Possession" earns 3 out of 5 stars for thrills but lack of substance.

Garrels talks faith, sings to a packed-out Eddy

Looking out upon a sea of over 1,000 faces, Josh Garrels plays for a captivated crowd at the Eddy. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
The year's first Eddy brought out over a thousand to see Christian folk musician Josh Garrels.
Rachelle Cihonski and Rachelle Cihonski September 11, 2012
The year's first Eddy brought out over a thousand to see Christian folk musician Josh Garrels.

Stars starts strong but ultimately falls short in “The North”

Stars starts strong but ultimately falls short in "The North"
Stars' "The North" earns four out of five stars.
Tyler Davis and Tyler Davis September 5, 2012
Stars' "The North" earns four out of five stars.

Garrels’ upcoming performance signifies great things to come

Garrels' upcoming performance signifies great things to come
Josh Garrels is set to perform at the year's first Eddy on Thursday, September 10.
Mack Hayden and Mack Hayden September 5, 2012
Josh Garrels is set to perform at the year's first Eddy on Thursday, September 10.

Summer cinema succeeds with “Spiderman,” disappoints with “Dark Knight”

Summer cinema succeeds with "Spiderman," disappoints with "Dark Knight"
Caleb Wheeler discusses the highs and lows of cinema blockbusters this past summer.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler September 5, 2012
Caleb Wheeler discusses the highs and lows of cinema blockbusters this past summer.