Spring Break
In their best-reviewed album of recent memory, Metallica returns to its metal roots with powerful riffs and the anger and angst that can only come with greater age and longer hair. The songs may last eight minutes but it's hard to notice, due to well planned out song intensities and great vocal performances by James Hetfield.
Time Magazine lists "OK Computer" as one of the Top 100 Albums of all time, but Radiohead's 1995 sophomore CD "The Bends" is truly an all-killer no-filler attempt on the band's part. As with most of the British alternative band's other CDs, the enigmatic lyrics and intense energy in the first few distorted guitar chords of opener "Planet Telex" draw the listener in for the long haul, ready and eager to listen to the remaining tracks.
Thurs: Krispy Kremes and Karaoke at Legends Never thought you'd see these two together, huh? Thanks to the creative folks at Legends, you're in luck if you find yourself craving fried desserts and public singing in one night of entertainment. Whether or not you know the literal translation of "karaoke" ("empty" and "orchestra," according to the wise words of Wikipedia), we suggest checking out what will hopefully be the latest in a long series of donut-themed karaoke nights at Notre Dame's on-campus club.
Breakfast. That meal they always told us was the most important of the day, which we have since learned through experience is really helpful for getting through (and out of bed on time for) those early morning exams. It's the fuel that gets you through the day (or at least through lunch) and the focus of this week's column.