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Good Charlotte’s “Generation Rx” attempts to be hip without success

Good Charlotte’s newest album attempts to bring the band back through social commentary and angst with limited success. By Sam Danshes

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Bishop Briggs’ debut ‘Church of Scars’ leaves a resonating impact

The U.K. singer’s debut album is full of catchy and immersive tracks, blending genres for a unique auditory experience. By Sam Danshes

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Jack White refuses to let the flame of rock die out

Jack White delivers a startlingly tip-top, experimental album that proves rock and roll is far from dead. By Sam Danshes

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Review: Lil Yachty’s Lil Boat 2

Lil Yachty is back at it again with his monotone rapping style. His new album, Lil Boat 2, features Quavo, 2 Chains and more. By Sam Danshes

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Franz Ferdinand continues ‘ascending’ on newest album

The indie-rock group’s new effort succumbs to modern pop cliches but contains compositions resulting in a great listen. By Sam Danshes

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The X Games Concert Series: A slippery slope into failure

Fun performances were undermined by shoddy transportation, incompetent organization and somehow even worse porta-potties. By Sam Danshes

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16 Time Grammy winning banjoist Béla Fleck plays at Macky Auditorium

Banjoist Bela Fleck played a riveting set with Brooklyn Rider at CU’s Macky Auditorium Saturday Night. By Sam Danshes

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Roy Woods’ new album, ‘Say Less,’ will leave you speechless

Roy Woods’ new album, ‘Say Less,’ mixes styles to create a soundtrack that can be the playlist to any part of the day. By Sam Danshes

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Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Laugh Now, Fly Later’ will blow you away … if you have enough smoke

Khalifa’s newest mixtape has creative beats with jazzy vibes that will please the stoner crowd, but a sober listen reveals a lack of depth. By Sam Danshes

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Without Warning: Two rappers and a producer offered a spooky surprise this Halloween

Offset and 21 Savage released a surprise Halloween album ‘Without Warning,’ which breaks stereotypes with technical complexity. By Sam Danshes

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