*** out of five
SONDRE LERCHE "TWO WAY MONOLOGUE"
Astralwerks Records
Sondre Lerche is a clever little fellow from Norway who writescatchy singles for European radio. Each track on his latest album,like the others of his catalogue, is a melodic gem with a lyricalpayoff in the chorus. For example, take this lyric from the lasttrack: "For now it's too late, for you may not wait, and thingsthat I have yet to know vanish before they're complete." Clever,indeed! This doesn't translate very well overseas, however, as theonly paying job he could conjure in America would be a couple songsin a B-level romantic comedy. Nevertheless, songs like theCardigan-ish "On the Tower," the electronically orchestrated "DaysThat Are Over," and the poor-excuse-for-bluesy "It's Too Late" arethe tip of the emotional iceberg he brings with "Two WayMonologue." Fans of Badly Drawn Boy and Travis will be especiallysatisfied with this LP. Just dumb your music down a little so therest of us can follow, Mr. Lerche, and you'll make it bigsomeday.
Read More
Three Air Jam teams take home the win
October 12, 2012Nineteen teams shimmied, shook and flipped for a sold out John R. Emens Auditorium on Thursday night during the 25th annual Air Jam.
Bill Clinton Speaks at North Central High School
October 12, 2012Former President's Speech Could Have Effect on State Senate Race
