Daily Archives November 7, 2007

Under the Boards follows a path of self-discovery for pop/punk band Saves the Day, which began with last year's "Sound The Alarm," and will commence with next year's release of "Daybreak." Day's first full-length album, "Through Being Cool," reinforced its hardcore sound.

This is as exciting as rock 'n' roll gets, said Tom Delonge, talking about Angels and Airwaves' newest album, "I-Empire." While the former Blink 182 front man may be getting a little too excited about the album's release, there is no doubt that he has struck gold with this incredibly impressive album.

It has been 28 years since the Eagles' last studio record. After fights and solo careers, one of the best American bands is back. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schimdt are the remnants of this band that claimed five No.1 singles and four No.

My dad used to play folk music all the time at home. I heard all of the greats: Joan Baez, Emilou Harris and tons of others. Dar Williams was among these voices that drifted across the air and into my ears. Last Friday night at the Quick Center, Williams's voice drifted across the air again, but this time from the stage.

It has been a long road for the Chilean music group Inti-Illimani. Over its 40 years of touring, the group has survived a dictatorship, exile from Chile and the loss of three original members. Despite all of this, Inti-Illimani has continued to bring its original sound to countries around the world.

Remember the days when Britney Spears made headlines for her music? Think back, before her head shaving, partying sans panties, custody battling and drug-testing antics. Her new album, "Blackout," finally gives us a chance to focus on her music once again.

Neither cold nor rain, neither barley nor hops could stop the senior class women from taking the field at the annual Powder Puff football tournament at Veteran's Park. Each of the 10 teams was assigned a color to wear but had free creative reign over "uniform" design and team name.

First day of college. We've all been there. You just moved in. Your parents have just left, but not before taking you to one of the finest restaurants in town. There you order your last real dish of food. As you wave your parents goodbye, the harsh reality hits you.

Sharing a bathroom with 20 guys is a bonding experience like no other. Each floor's bathroom was like its own military zone that was both protected and destroyed on a regular basis. Trust me when I tell you that you did not want to mess with the Jogues second floor battalion of the class of 2008.

Three people won't be reading The Mirror anytime soon because of the He Said: columns and our coverage of the New York City war protests.