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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Christmas album wrap-up

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A wrap-up of some of the year's best Christmas albums.
Tyler Davis, Writer December 8, 2011
A wrap-up of some of the year's best Christmas albums.

Best and worst music of 2011

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A year-end recap of some of the best and worst songs and albums from 2011.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer December 7, 2011
A year-end recap of some of the best and worst songs and albums from 2011.

“The Muppets” revives legacy

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"The Muppets" earn a 3.75 out of 5 stars for its entertaining actors and skillful puppetry.
Andrew Lycan, Writer December 7, 2011
"The Muppets" earn a 3.75 out of 5 stars for its entertaining actors and skillful puppetry.

“Love, Jack” displays high quality for low budget

The cast, crew, and faculty of the Biola Film "Love Jack" speaks to the crowd after the premiere of the show, which took place in Long Beach on December 2, 2011. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
"Love, Jack" earns a 4 out of 5 stars for its impressive acting and storyline.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer December 6, 2011
"Love, Jack" earns a 4 out of 5 stars for its impressive acting and storyline.

“Fallen Empires” proves Snow Patrol has real potential

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Snow Patrol's newest album, "Fallen Empires," earns a 4 out of 5 stars for showing the band is capable of greatness.
Tyler Davis, Writer December 1, 2011
Snow Patrol's newest album, "Fallen Empires," earns a 4 out of 5 stars for showing the band is capable of greatness.

“Hugo” inspires through storytelling

"Hugo" earns five stars for its effective uses of human emotion and storytelling.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer December 1, 2011
"Hugo" earns five stars for its effective uses of human emotion and storytelling.

Mary J. Blige continues story with “My Life II”

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"My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act I)" features heart-felt songs to earn a 3 out of 5 stars.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 26, 2011
"My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act I)" features heart-felt songs to earn a 3 out of 5 stars.

J. Edgar fails to keep viewers’ attention

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Clint Eastwood's newest film, J. Edgar earns 3 out of 5 stars for its distracting costumes and long storyline.
Andrew Lycan, Writer November 17, 2011
Clint Eastwood's newest film, J. Edgar earns 3 out of 5 stars for its distracting costumes and long storyline.

Predicted Grammy nominations for the Feb. 12 awards ceremony

World-class favorite and British performer, Adele, is set to win big at this year's Grammy Awards. She received two Grammys in 2009. | Courtesy of grapejuice.net
The Grammys will air on Feb. 12, and here is a list of predicted Grammy nominations in the four main categories.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 17, 2011
The Grammys will air on Feb. 12, and here is a list of predicted Grammy nominations in the four main categories.

Three artists perform at first Eddy of the school year

The band "Opus Orange," led by guitar and lead vocalist Paul Bessnebacher, played the closing act at the Eddy on November 10, 2011. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Hannah Wang, Anna Nelson and Opus Orange perform at the first Eddy of the school year.
Tonika Reed, Writer November 11, 2011
Hannah Wang, Anna Nelson and Opus Orange perform at the first Eddy of the school year.

Florence + the Machine’s new album captivates listeners

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Florence + The Machine's new album, "Ceremonials" earns a 5 out of 5 stars for its brilliance.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 10, 2011
Florence + The Machine's new album, "Ceremonials" earns a 5 out of 5 stars for its brilliance.

Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” showcases strong vocals

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Despite its predictability, Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" receives 4.5 out of 5 stars for strong vocals.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 3, 2011
Despite its predictability, Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" receives 4.5 out of 5 stars for strong vocals.