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Recommendations of the Week: 11/11 - 11/17

Recommendations of the Week: 11/11 – 11/17

By Castalia Litos, May Bar, and Cailyn Robinson November 15, 2024

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 11/4-11/10.   Album (Cailyn R.): The Crow Soundtrack (1994) The Crow is a 1994 film about a man who gets murdered alongside his fiancee...

Recommendations of the Week: 11/4 - 11/10

Recommendations of the Week: 11/4 – 11/10

By Castalia Litos, Max Cannon, and May Bar November 8, 2024

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 11/4-11/10.   Album (Castalia L.): Isotope by Wasia Project (2024) Brother-sister duo Wasia Project has released their new EP Isotope this...

Recommendations of the Week: 10/28 - 11/3

Recommendations of the Week: 10/28 – 11/3

By Castalia Litos, Editor in Chief November 1, 2024

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 10/28-11/3.     Album: Psycho by Bernard Herrmann (1960) The Psycho soundtrack, composed by Bernard Herrmann, stands as one of the...

Recommendations of the Week: 10/21 - 10/27

Recommendations of the Week: 10/21 – 10/27

By Castalia Litos, Cailyn Robinson, and Simon Eichenholtz October 25, 2024

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 10/21-10/27.     Album (Cailyn R.): Heligoland (2010) Massive Attack’s fifth studio album Heligoland is nothing short of fantastic....

Why you should play The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Why you should play The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

By Max Cannon and Mikhael Mani October 25, 2024

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a top-down, action adventure game released by Nintendo in September of 2024. This is the newest game in the series and strives to mix up the conventions of the “Zelda” experience. The game takes place in Hyrule, a vaguely European country filled with...

Recommendations of the Week: 10/14 - 10/20

Recommendations of the Week: 10/14 – 10/20

By Castalia Litos and Alec Elkin October 21, 2024

Each week, the staff at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 10/14 - 10/20.   Book (Castalia L.): The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom The novel, which remained on the New York Times Best Seller list...

Recommendations of the Week: 10/7-10/13

Recommendations of the Week: 10/7-10/13

By Castalia Litos, Editor in Chief October 11, 2024

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 10/7-10/13.     Album: Rubber Soul (1965) As fall slowly settles in, take a moment to listen to The Beatles’ sixth studio album,...

7 Classical Pieces to Listen To

7 Classical Pieces to Listen To

By Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso, Managing Editor May 17, 2024

1. “Adagio for Strings, Op. 11” by Samuel Barber (1936) Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” is widely considered one of the quintessential American classical pieces, and has become America’s musical choice for mourning. It was famously played at the funeral of Franklin D. Roosevelt...

Album review: "Gorillaz" Self-Titled

Album review: “Gorillaz” Self-Titled

By Max Cannon, Writer May 17, 2024

Damon Albarn of Blur and esteemed artist, Jamie Hewlett, created the virtual band “Gorillaz” back in 1998. This band was made as a realized joke of “what if we made a truly artificial band” by the duo whilst inebriated. After a few singles and an EP, Gorillaz’ self titled album released...

New Moon by Elliot Smith (2007) Review

New Moon by Elliot Smith (2007) Review

By Justin Corado, Writer May 17, 2024

Throughout my time listening to and discovering new music, there have been few artists that have resonated with me as deeply as Elliott Smith. The first time I ever listened to Elliott Smith was in 2020 during quarantine, when I was recommended to do so by one of my friends. I immediately fell in...

Seven Emo albums To Wallow In

Seven Emo albums To Wallow In

By Justin Corado, Writer March 8, 2024

Tigers Jaw - Tigers Jaw Starting this list of seven albums off with my favorite of the bunch, Tigers Jaw self-titled is a dynamic and powerful album. In my opinion this record’s strongest quality is its vocals from Adam Mcllwee which convey such passion and heartbreak. The whole band contributes...

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Why You Should Play: A Short Hike

By Max Cannon, Writer March 8, 2024

A true mark of maturity is when you are able to make your own decisions and discoveries. But some of us have limitations or struggle to see that growth in ourselves and that makes it really hard to see pride in our accomplishments. This is where “a short hike” comes in. In 2019, sole developer...

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