Crimson staff writer
Jack M. Schroeder
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It’s Time to Revisit ‘The Magic Mountain’
Thomas Mann’s “The Magic Mountain” gives a voice to those who are on uncertain terms with time itself.
‘Piranesi’ is a Beautifully Infinite Quarantine
Piranesi’s predicament parallels Clarke’s own battles with fatigue. His struggle is hers: reaching to break free of a seemingly endless rabbit hole.
‘There Is No Year’ is Prescient Protest Art
“There Is No Year” deserves to be recognized as one of the most important albums of recent memory, the protest art the country needs to hear.
‘Deacon King Kong’ Preaches Righteousness and Hope
In the face of alarming structural and personal trauma, “Deacon King Kong” is undeniably human and life-affirming.
Tame Impala Focus Hard on ‘The Slow Rush’
In the end, “The Slow Rush” is a record about focus — which, unfortunately, is required to fully imbibe what Parker has to offer.
Arts Vanity: I Don’t Care What You Think, Russell Crowe Was Perfect in ‘Les Misérables’
There’s one thought I have that’s entirely my own, though, and it’s a pretty unpopular one: Russell Crowe was a terrific Javert.
From ‘iMi’ to ‘We’: Bon Iver Preaches Pluralism at TD Garden
The band used a sound system called L-ISA that created a stereo sound throughout the arena, allowing the audience to distinctly hear where each sound on the stage came from.
The October-ocity of Purported ‘October Songs’
A cursory Spotify search yields next to nothing for October. Why no love for the tenth month?
Kanye West’s Albums, Ranked
In celebration of the release of Kanye West’s newest album, “Jesus Is King,” we’re taking a look back at the artist’s prolific career.
Of Monsters and Men Fight Darkness with Melody
As pop music continues to get moodier (see: Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Drake, and counting), some people just want to have a good time.