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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Songs for the drive home Try out this playlist while traveling for break
ITNOM DFHART
tdehart@kansan.com
Whether you are driving 400 miles or 40 miles for your Thanksgiving break, these songs should help keep you company while you travel.
SECRETLY CANADIAN (2003)
LAFACE RECORDS LLC (1996)
POLYDOR (1991)
"Farewell Transmission"
by Songs: Ohia
Album: "The Magnolia Electric Co."
"Farewell Transmission" blurs the line between folk-like instrumentation with long, drawn-out, jam-sounding riffs. This 7-minute-long song is a great one for a long drive, or a long relaxing playlist. Songs: Ohio is the stage and recording name of musician, Jason Molina, who performs with his lineup on this album that is referred to as "Magnolia Electric Co." The blend of musical influences turns out to be a recipe for some beautiful music.
ATLANTIC RECORDING CORP. (1962)
"Jazzy Belle"
by Outkast
Album: "ATLIens"
From Outkast's second full-length album, this song features a well-known sample and beat that has been used in more recent hip-hop songs. The lyrical development and speed of Andre 3000 on this track is something to be heard, and also explains how Outkast became such a big success in later years. An essential track for any hip-hop fan.
"I'm Not Feeling It Anymore" by Van Morrison
Album: "Hymns to the Silence"
Van Morrison is better known for his singles such as "Moondance," "And it Stoned Me" and "Into the Mystic," but he also has some lesser songs that are equal in power and tone. "I'm Not Feeling it Anymore" provides a good look into the sounds of Van Morrison, with an old, folk sound that leaves a good feeling lingering around after a listen. The song is one that is likely to bounce around in your head for a while.
"Green Onions"
by Booker T & the MG's
Album: "Green Onions"
One of the most popular songs of the 1960s, "Green Onions," by Booker T & the MG's has all of the great things about original R&B music compiled into one song. Though the song consists of a simple chord progression on the organ, a consistent jazz beat on drums and a walking bass line, the song is a classic. The lead guitar on this track makes the song, and it shows the extraordinary ways that music can be great, despite how simple it is.
Edited by Lauren Armendariz
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Top shows to binge watch over Thanksgiving break
KAITLYN HILGERS
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There is no doubt about it — any break from school is awesome. I know I'm not alone when I say I'm incredibly stoked for this break. And, as excited as I'm to see all of my family members and dogs, I am also excited for some alone time for relaxing and watching some TV, while not feeling guilty about the other things I could be doing. Therefore, if any of you have the time over break to binge watch some TV shows or marathon a movie series, here are my recommendations.
X-Men movies
With the excitement around "X-Men: Days of Future Past," there has never been a better time to catch up on all of the other films (which include: "X-Men", "X2", "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "X-Men: First Class"). You can even go above and beyond if you have some extra time and watch "X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Wolverine." I have actually only seen one of the
X-Men films, so I am personally very excited to marathon these over break and start to get excited for the newest addition as well.
Friends
While being around family during this time is incredible and makes most people exceptionally happy, I hope I'm not alone in saying that I also really miss my friends from Lawrence. Reflecting on what I am thankful for makes that even worse, so in order to feel like you are still around your friends the entire break, "Friends" is the television series for you. Another awesome thing about this particular show is that most people have seen a few episodes, so you know personally if it is the type of show you would enjoy or not.
Malcom in the Middle
On the other hand, if you are unable to go home or are unable to see your family over break, have a big dosage family lovin' with "Malcom in the Middle." See Bryan Cranston, pre-Walter While era, and then, for fans of Breaking
Bad, enjoy the alternate ending that is available online that has a crossover of the two shows. Also, while there are seven seasons of the show, each episode is less than 30 minutes long, so you can speed right through them and enjoy that makeshift family time.
Merlin
Merlin, I realize, doesn't really fit in. Why would I recommend Merlin for a binge watch? The reason is that you truly will not be able to watch this show unless you just watch all of it at one time. What I mean by that is that Merlin, while awesome and great, is one of the cheesiest shows I have ever watched. Therefore, if you think about it for too long, most people will start to realize that it is pretty stupid and give up on it. However, if you just watch all of it at one time, you can make yourself believe that it is actually really great, and then finally accept about a month later that you were in a dark hole during that time.
Edited by Lauren Armendariz
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