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The Chimes

Musgraves’ clever lyrics create dynamite debut album

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Kacey Musgraves' debut album, "Same Trailer Different Park," earns four and a half out of five stars.
Lauralyn Koontz, Writer March 19, 2013
Kacey Musgraves' debut album, "Same Trailer Different Park," earns four and a half out of five stars.

For all its tricks, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” never really steals the show

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"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" earns 2.5 out of five stars.
Mack Hayden, Writer March 19, 2013
"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" earns 2.5 out of five stars.

Devendra Banhart’s ‘Mala’ continues his renovation of classic music mainstays

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Devendra Banhart's "Mala" earns 3.5 out of five stars.
Mack Hayden, Writer March 12, 2013
Devendra Banhart's "Mala" earns 3.5 out of five stars.

Bowie returns triumphant with first new release in 10 years

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David Bowie's "The Next Day" earns five out of five stars.
Tyler Davis, Writer March 12, 2013
David Bowie's "The Next Day" earns five out of five stars.

One-dimensional characters spoil stunning visuals in “Oz”

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"Oz the Great and Powerful" earns two out of five stars.
Lauralyn Koontz, Writer March 12, 2013
"Oz the Great and Powerful" earns two out of five stars.

They Might Be Giants’ songwriting stays steady, silly on “Nanobots”

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They Might Be Giants earns four out of five stars for their newest album, “Nanobots.”
Jeff Koch, Writer March 5, 2013
They Might Be Giants earns four out of five stars for their newest album, “Nanobots.”

Youth Lagoon’s “Wondrous Bughouse” flits between dreams and reality

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“Wondrous Bughouse” earns four out of five stars for its innovative instrumentation.
Mack Hayden, Writer March 5, 2013
“Wondrous Bughouse” earns four out of five stars for its innovative instrumentation.

“Jack the Giant Slayer” surprises with its beautiful production values

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"Jack the Giant Slayer" earns four out of five stars.
Caleb Wheeler, Writer March 5, 2013
"Jack the Giant Slayer" earns four out of five stars.

Josh Ritter delivers beauty and finesse in “The Beast in Its Tracks”

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Josh Ritter's "The Beast In Its Tracks" earns five out of five stars.
Nathan Fan, Writer March 5, 2013
Josh Ritter's "The Beast In Its Tracks" earns five out of five stars.

Dwayne Johnson’s “Snitch” just an average affair

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"Snitch" earns three out of five stars for
Trey Soto, Writer February 27, 2013
"Snitch" earns three out of five stars for

“Dark Skies” a flawed but entertaining horror flick

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"Dark Skies" earns three out of five stars.
Heather Pape, Writer February 27, 2013
"Dark Skies" earns three out of five stars.

Thom Yorke’s new band runs “Amok” with new album

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Atoms for Peace's new album "Amok" earns three out of five stars.
Mack Hayden, Writer February 24, 2013
Atoms for Peace's new album "Amok" earns three out of five stars.