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"Reflektor" features reggae instrumentation, but Unlike Dylan or The Clash's island efforts, Arcade Fire's implementation of the likes d, choir-backe- d happy bass and isn't Standout forced. synths Track: "We Exist" reggae-inspire- i 15: "We River" by Bill Callahan (2013) 14: "Dream Are the 21st Cen- tury Ambassadors of Peace & Magic" by Foxygen (2013) Foxygen's nine-son- g album BARNUM continued from Page 8 to anyone.' And I never not even now. 70 years later, I still haven't done it." He taught in St. George from ,:ntil 2010. He officially retired in 1995 but continued to teach and curate the museum in the science building. He has turned down prestigious positions all over the report have including the Universof ity Michigan, B YU, Philacountry, delphia Academy "Well, the only words I said today are 'beer' and 'thank you, Callahan whispers over strings on "Dream River's" opener, "The Sing." The Album Analyzer process, because that's my research, and so I did." He also cited the students he's taught as his motivation to stay. Many of his students have gone on to be renowned scientists with published academic research. As he got older, he was counseled by doctors to change how many hours he put into his work. "I hated to give up teaching," he said. "I was 83. I had to give it up because it was taking too much of my time and I wanted to run of Sci- and ences the Smith- "I'm still g oing through sonian National the work of the muse- Biological Society, so he could continue teaching at Re his to St. um. I'm hoping to do it forever and ever." stay in George the science Andrew Barnum Adjunct biology professor of the area of Washington County. "We have three physiographlc regions here that you'll find nowhere else, probably in the entire world," Barnum said. "We have plants and animals found in Washington County you'll find nowhere else. When I was a student here, did a lot of collecting. One reason I wanted to come back here was to continue in that that I museum in 1959. We have national right now." made choice based on the museum. started this slowing his pace, he still comes to school five days a week, still works in the museum and still is doing biological research. The story of the science program at Dixie State University is inseparable from Barnum's story, his contributions to the school and his museum "I'm still going through the work of the museum," Barnum said: "I'm hoping to do it forever and ever." relates to this a bit (though it's 'wine' and 'now' for him), but other than Callahan's ability to make listeners relate, he crafts simple enough lyrics for his audience to hum longer after the album ends. Standout Track: "The 3000 verse; and "Bad Religion," a song that looks at broad subjects like religious identity with a John Lennon-esqu- e approach. Standout Track: "Pink Matter" makes "Monomania" memorable. Standout Track: "Back to the Middle"' 11: 12: "Monomania" by Deerhunter (2013) Sing" 13: "channel ORANGE" by Frank Ocean (2012) te "good kid, m.A.A.d city" by Kendrick Lamar (2012) Lamar has released another album since "good kid, m.A.A.d city," rapped one of the great guest verses on Big Sean's "Control," and garnered a fan base that transcends You'll still hear this project's singles playing everywhere three years after the fact, however, and Lamar's wordplay and novel-lik- e approach to character development lament it as an instant rap staple. Standout Track: "Money Trees" Here, Deerhunter captures the culmination of nearly a century of guitar music: "Pensacola" zeroes in on Southern comfort like The Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd; Chuck Berry or a modern-da- y Elvis may bust out "Back to the Middle" in concert. "Monomania" outdid 20I3's superb slate of releases, and Deerhunter's ability to somehow sound groundbreaking while emphasizing old ideas The Album Analyzer danced to tune "Pyramids," a sin and introspection. tackling once: That's all that needs to be said about the appeal of Ocean's debut. If you need more, though, it includes one of the best singles of this decade, "Thinking Bout You"; another legendary Andre nine-minu- Rob Peterson, a sophomore general education major from Cedar City - all-ti- hip-ho- p. IDOL continued from Page 8 , ogy major from Upland, California is another finalist who entered Dixie Idol to conquer her fear of singing in front of crowds. "I love to sing," Randall said. "I've love the opportunity to face my fears and put myself out there in front of my peers." Gonzales, a freshman general education major from Meridian, Idaho, is the third finalist and signed up to cornpete in Dixie Idol because "it's so much fun to sing," she said. Gonzales drew many cheers after performing the Broadway song "Take me or Leave Me" from the musical "Rent" on Monday 13, winking and singing among the audience. Krissia Beatty, a junior communication major from St. George, helped to organize Dixie Idol as an opportunity for contestants to share their talents and gain exposure performing. "It's a really fun experience for both the participants and the audience," Beatty said. "A lot of people get really into it and we always have a great turnout." This is the second year the DSU Student Association has held Dixie Idol. "We hope it will be a tradition in years to come," Beatty said. . , , i i1 .40,00,.,..,..,. ' I li , t C,, ' . -- A , i , t - 11 - ,, - .....,- - , , , ' C ,,,. , - rnartclusz . . ILA 115 C:1 E:7113 ,, -- 5 . ) 2014 sl.:GEoly)1-- ; t- ' 2013 , Vt. At vo r, ,, Our location on the blvd University Parkway 1, |