Thomas Roller – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com University of Colorado Daily Student News Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:08:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.1 Roller’s Stone: New Kendrick is ‘DAMN.’ good, but… https://cuindependent.com/2017/04/18/rollers-stone-kendrick-lamar-damn/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 05:36:22 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=83414 In a new edition of Arts column Roller's Stone, Thomas explores the newest album by Kendrick Lamar, 'DAMN.' It's good, but there's a catch...

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]]> Roller’s Stone: CES Cru’s ‘Catastrophic Event Specialists’ https://cuindependent.com/2017/02/16/rollers-stone-ces-cru-album-review-catastrophic-event-specialists/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 06:59:08 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=80418 The rapping is as hard as ever on Kansas City hip-hop duo CES Cru's latest offering, but it's kneecapped by bland beatwork. By Thomas Roller

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]]> Get ready for Decadence, Denver’s New Year’s Eve EDM celebration https://cuindependent.com/2016/12/25/decadence-festival-edm-new-years-eve/ Mon, 26 Dec 2016 06:03:48 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=78775 The annual New Year's Eve EDM celebration is happening once again at the Colorado Convention Center. Here are the details. By Thomas Roller

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]]> Album review: John Legend’s ‘Darkness and Light’ https://cuindependent.com/2016/12/14/john-legend-darkness-and-light-album-review/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:32:22 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=78572 John Legend delivers on his R&B roots, while also showcasing his vocal range in his latest release. By Alvaro Sanchez

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]]> Roller’s Stone: clipping.’s bold new concept album, ‘Splendor and Misery’ https://cuindependent.com/2016/09/22/rollers-stone-clipping-s-bold-new-concept-album/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:22:34 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=74812 A review of clipping.'s new record "Splendor and Misery," a sci-fi hip-hop trek through madness and struggle. By Thomas Roller

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]]> Roller’s Stone: Flatbush Zombies’ “3001: A Laced Odyssey” https://cuindependent.com/2016/04/04/rollers-stone-album-review-flatbush-zombies-3001-laced-odyssey/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 04:56:30 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=72820 A review of the latest release from experimental rap group Flatbush Zombies. By Thomas Roller

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]]> Roller’s Stone: Macklemore should clean up “This Unruly Mess” of an album https://cuindependent.com/2016/03/04/rollers-stone-macklemore-should-clean-up-this-unruly-mess-of-an-album/ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 07:06:41 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=71661 This week, Roller reviews Macklemore's latest offering, and it's...bad. By Thomas Roller

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]]> Roller’s Stone: Make more concept albums https://cuindependent.com/2016/02/28/rollers-stone-make-more-concept-albums/ Sun, 28 Feb 2016 14:37:23 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=71433 Roller ruminates on the beauty of albums that tell a story. By Thomas Roller

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]]> Roller’s Stone: Led Zeppelin’s “Presence” is a forgotten classic https://cuindependent.com/2016/02/17/rollers-stone-led-zeppelins-presence-is-a-forgotten-classic/ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:52:27 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=70545 This week, Roller goes retro as he talks about the penultimate studio record from rock gods Led Zeppelin. By Thomas Roller

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]]> Roller’s Stone: Why popular music owes everything to African-American culture https://cuindependent.com/2016/02/09/rollers-stone-popular-music-owes-everything-african-american-culture/ Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:46:23 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=70119 How popular American music originated in African-American culture. By Thomas Roller

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