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The Chimes

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The Chimes

“Ready to Die” proves these rockers shouldn’t try to live forever

ultimateclassicrock.com
The Stooges paved the way for punk, but with the release of "Ready to Die" their best days might be behind them.
Tyler Davis, Writer April 29, 2013
The Stooges paved the way for punk, but with the release of "Ready to Die" their best days might be behind them.

“Mud” gets lost in the mire of unbelievability

collider.com
Jeff Nichol's latest movie "Mud" has an interesting plot, but is hardly Oscar worthy.
Mack Hayden, Writer April 29, 2013
Jeff Nichol's latest movie "Mud" has an interesting plot, but is hardly Oscar worthy.

“Oblivion” full of beautiful apocalyptic images

collider.com
"Oblivion" turns out to be an impressive science fiction film with stunning cinematography and special effects.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer April 24, 2013
"Oblivion" turns out to be an impressive science fiction film with stunning cinematography and special effects.

Folk rockers release one of spring’s purest albums

rollingstone.com
"Stories Don't End" earns 3.5 out of five stars.
Mack Hayden, Writer April 24, 2013
"Stories Don't End" earns 3.5 out of five stars.

New release from electropop darlings proves lasting popularity is probable

pitchfork.com
"Bankrupt" earns four out of five stars.
Parker Munson, Writer April 23, 2013
"Bankrupt" earns four out of five stars.

New Malick movie leaves its audiences more in confusion than wonder

dose.ca
The latest film from Terrance Malick disappoints after such an extraordinary film like "Tree of Life."
April 23, 2013
The latest film from Terrance Malick disappoints after such an extraordinary film like "Tree of Life."

“Jurassic Park” stands the test of time even after 3D makeover

collider.com
After twenty years and a three-dimensional makeover Jurassic Park remains one of the best movies ever made.
Mack Hayden, Writer April 16, 2013
After twenty years and a three-dimensional makeover Jurassic Park remains one of the best movies ever made.

“Ghost on Ghost” proves Iron and Wine get better with age

stereogum.com
“Ghost on Ghost” earns five out of five stars for keeping up Sam Beam’s excellent songwriting.
Tyler Davis, Writer April 15, 2013
“Ghost on Ghost” earns five out of five stars for keeping up Sam Beam’s excellent songwriting.

“42” hits home with heartfelt biopic about Jackie Robinson

thatsenuff.com
“42” earns four out of five stars for showing the defeat of racism in baseball.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer April 15, 2013
“42” earns four out of five stars for showing the defeat of racism in baseball.

Cold War Kids continues a youthful legacy of produced sheen in “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts”

cleveland.com
The Cold War Kids’ “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts” earns three out of five stars.
Mack Hayden, Writer April 14, 2013
The Cold War Kids’ “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts” earns three out of five stars.

One Republic proves their versatile sound with the release of “Native”

www.rollingstone.com
OneRepublic's newest album, "Native," earns five out of five stars.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer April 10, 2013
OneRepublic's newest album, "Native," earns five out of five stars.

Signature lead singer’s voice gets lost in “Pioneer”

www.thefansperry.com
The Band Perry's latest album gets 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Lauralyn Koontz, Writer April 9, 2013
The Band Perry's latest album gets 2.5 out of 5 stars.