I had mixed feelings about giving up part of a balmy summer evening to experience the horror and dread experienced by journalist Mariane Pearl in the days after the kidnapping and eventual murder of her husband, the journalist Daniel Pearl. Despite my reservations, A Mighty Heart surpassed my expectations and turned out to be a smart, captivating, and intensely human thriller that’s worthy of your time.
Never look at your grandfather the same way again.
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In the immortal words of Alice Cooper: School’s out for summer! And that calls for a celebration. Now, there’s a time and a place for maudlin music, teary ballads, and introspective folk songs, but when the sun is shining and your schedules are free, your iPod (or boom box, or car stereo) should be blaring party beats. Lots of great records have been released since my last Singles Mix-er, but the songs that I picked for this one are guaranteed to get the party started. The following tracks will make the perfect soundtrack to any post-prom, graduation, or end-of-the-year blow-out, so you can enjoy yourself and not worry about what to play to keep your guests in the party mood. So have a ball now because it’ll be back-to-school time before you know it!
There’s always been something about Maroon 5 that seems to attract the masses—whether it’s charming front man Adam Levine, the distinct flavor of their singles, or the unexpected expletives in their lyrics—fans just want more. Their latest album, It Won’t Be Soon Before Long, is sure to be a hit this summer among teens and adults all over the country. The band has stated in an interview that this album is more “danceable” than 2002’s Songs About Jane, so don’t be surprised to hear Maroon 5 the next time you go clubbing.
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Big talent comes in small packages.
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