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The Chimes

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The Chimes

“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.

“Dark Shadows” disappoints with lack of substance

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"Dark Shadows" lacks depth, subsequently earning 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler May 15, 2012
"Dark Shadows" lacks depth, subsequently earning 2.5 out of 5 stars.

mewithoutYou’s new album showcases unique sound

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mewithoutYou's "Ten Stories" earns 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Jeff Koch and Jeff Koch May 15, 2012
mewithoutYou's "Ten Stories" earns 4.5 out of 5 stars.

“The Avengers” assemble for a flick that exceeds expectations

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"The Avengers" earns five out of five stars as an exhilarating and engaging film.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler May 9, 2012
"The Avengers" earns five out of five stars as an exhilarating and engaging film.

Beauty of marriage lost in charm of “Five-Year Engagement”

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This Judd Apatow comedy earns three out of five stars.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer May 2, 2012
This Judd Apatow comedy earns three out of five stars.

Train loses steam with newest album “California 37”

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Train's "California 37" earns two out of five stars.
Nick Turner and Nick Turner April 24, 2012
Train's "California 37" earns two out of five stars.