4. 4
Despite their ages — no member is over 25 — Blesk manages a mature sound in their debut album, Rest. By combining the sounds of their influences — Sigur Ros, Sunny Day Real Estate and Radiohead — they produce sound album.
The album starts strongly with the synth-heavy "Triplett" and features stellar vocals by singer and guitarist Jacob Wick. Following that, "Get Your Rest," with some strong organ music and angelic vocals is the best
track on the album.
Rest stays strong with "50 Proof," a song that deals with a friend's alcohol problem, the powerful anthem"I Don't Mind" and the Mogwai-esque closer "Adam and Eve."
Bonus: It's about time someone wrote a really good song called "Sheep."
Preview three tracks at www.myspace.com/blesk.
Chris Brower
Casino Royale
MOVIE
Bond films are kind of like Marilyn Monroe. Most of us couldn't name a Marilyn Monroe movie, but we sure as hell know who she is. So, even though I'd never seen a James Bond movie, I knew what to expect from Casino Royale: a cool song in the opening title sequence, action, a foxy lady and gadgets.
How does the latest installment measure up? The opening title sequence is pretty cool, and the song is by Chris Cornell which is also cool if you pretend Audioslave doesn't exist. The action is abundant and enjoyable, and Bond cavorts with two ladies giving a double dose of foxy. His
gadgetry is covered by a defibrillator in his car.
What sets Casino Royale apart from previous Bonds (other than playing Texas Hold 'em against a Czech who cries blood) is that, this time, Bond isn't a ridiculous, infallible superhero. He is still cocky, but can't always fully back it up. He also shows emotion and concern for the welfare of others, which might make him seem like less of a hardass but ultimately makes him cooler.
Rating: PG-13
Running time: 184
minutes
Dennis Mersmann
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