California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo

California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo

California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo

    Music Review

    1. Royals – Lorde
    New Zealand rising star Lorde has topped the charts with her refreshing hip-hop infused alternative track. She pokes fun at traditionally superficial pop music that focuses on expensive lifestyles and wild youth.

     

    2. Stay The Night – Zedd featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore
    Zedd’s “Stay The Night” is a club-ready track with big electronic melodies and matching piano, accompanied by Hayley Williams’ vibrant and sensual vocals. It is sure to be a new favorite.

     

    3. White Walls – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Fences
    Macklemore does it again! Using the formula that made “Thrift Shop” so popular, Macklemore raps behind a cool trip-hop beat with accompanying saxophone. Fences shines in the catchy chorus as her soft voice adds edge to a gritty, low rider sound.

     

    4. Timber – Pitbull featuring Ke$ha
     “It’s going down / I’m yelling timber,” Ke$ha sings in Pitbull’s bouncy new club hit. Pitbull and Ke$ha blend well together, combining their talent for party music to produce this great track.

     

    5. This Is How We Do – Katy Perry
    Similar to Hot Chelle Rae’s “I Like It Like That,” Perry delivers a fun-loving, head-bobbing party starter with “This Is How We Do.” Perry’s signature silly side comes out in this standout track. “Yo / This goes out to all you kids that still have their cars at the club valet / And it’s Tuesday” she quips.

     

    Louie DeMetre
    Freelance Writer
    Published Nov. 12, 2013