Law & The Multiverse

Law & The Multiverse

Ever wonder if Superman's heat vision is a weapon? This question and many others that come straight from the pages of your favorite comic books are now being answered by the new blog Law and The Multiverse . Two lawyers are taking the world of DC and Marvel into the legal arena and answering your questions with technical and accurate legal responses.

http://lawandthemultiverse.com/

Florence & The Machine

Florence & The Machine - Lungs

Without question one of the best albums of 2010. Starting with the commercial hit Dog Days are Over and following through with Kiss With a Fist and Between Two Lungs this album doesn't miss. It's a collection of catchy beats, incredible lyrics, and is strung together with a common sound. If you're going to buy one album this year that isn't on the Top 40, this is it. Click Below to Listen to Girl With One Eye.

Trees Packaway Windbreaker

Trees Packaway Windbreaker

Spring, Summer, or early Fall, a simple windbreaker is essential.  The Trees Packaway is a slim fit hoodie breaker.  Bc it's a grey/blue/black jacket you can sport it w/ just about anything.  Come rain, or water, just add jeans/shorts and vans/toms.   Available exclusively at UO. $40.

Nike Air Pegasus '89

Nike Air Pegasus '89

So special, unforgettable, Air Pegasus 89.  Simple, classic N's.  Whether you're knee gliding to a boombox, or just crusing to class with iPod and timbuk2 in tow, these kicks are a simple way to show you're sporty and retro cool.  Comfortable and stylish.  At Chi-town Nike store, or online for around $80.

Adele - 19

Adele - 19

Soulful and strong.  Adele 19 is one of the best albums of the year.  If all you've heard is 'Chasing Pavement', know that this album has a lot more to offer.  Cover songs are usually good for live concerts but hardly sound as strong on the album, 'Make You Feel My Love' is an exception.  If you like Duffy, Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse, Etta James or even a little Ella Fitzgerald, give Adele a try, you won't be disappointed.  A

N.E.R.D. - Seeing Sounds

N.E.R.D. - Seeing Sounds

Like many, I keep waiting for Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo to put their masterful producing skills towards their own music. Looks like we'll have to keep waiting. This 21st century elevator music is little more than repetitive beats and meaningless lyrics. See, "All the Girls Standing in the Line for the Bathroom" as an example. "Sooner or later it all comes crashing down", in the case of 'Seeing Sounds' the crashing down cannot happen soon enough. Final word; N.E.R.D is incredible live but I feel so sorry for those that not only have to hear these sounds but also see them. D+

Katy Perry - One of the Boys

Katy Perry - One of the Boys

This album took over four years to complete and it shows, but not in the way you'd hope. Tracks such as "Ur So Gay" and "I Kissed a Girl" are reminiscent of Lily Allen, with catchy lyrics and good beats. Other songs, such as "One of the Boys", "Mannequin" and "Thinking of You" are very teenage and not what you'd expect after hearing the Chart Climber "I Kissed". Bottom Line: A few ridiculously catchy songs sung by a 1940s pin-up. Purchase "I Kissed a Girl" and "Ur So Gay" on iTunes and hope the next album and the oncoming "it-girl" status of Ms. Katy Perry come along with a more complete sound. C

Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw

Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw

Gavin's sophomore album doesn't quite live up to Chariot, but it's not bad. Check out 'I Have You to Thank' and 'Next to Me' for two hits that haven't quite made it to the radio. If you like Ryan Adams, Jack Johnson, and Jason Mraz, it's a safe bet this album is right up your alley. Similar to how 'Chemical Party' on the first album seemed out of tune with the rest of the playlist, this time 'Cop Stop' and 'Medicate the Kids' are DeGraw's nods to his obvious muse, Mrs. Mary J. The album isn't exactly Drugs, Sex, Rock & Roll, but for teens and older hipsters, DeGraw is a little bit of the Sticky-Icky, heavy petting, and blues inspired pop. C+