I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music… I get most joy in life out of music." – Albert Einstein
Personal musings, writings, and reflections about music.
- Tergiversate: El Ten Eleven Self-Titled Debut
El Ten Eleven released their self-titled debut album in late 2004. This review by Flory shares hidden background and trivia on El Ten Eleven.
- How Five Queen Songs Went Mainstream in Totally Different Ways
What was Queen's secret to success? With help from MusicBrainz, a team of students from the Rochester Institute of Technology try to answer the question.
- Tergiversate: Abysma by Geotic
Abysma by Geotic is a cross between electronica and indie pop that pushes us to introspect on ourselves, acknowledge our worst qualities, and recognize they can be overcome. Justin W. Flory reviews the album in his music column, Tergiversate.
- Tergiversate: Demon Days by Gorillaz
Demon Days is the second studio album released by Gorillaz in 2005. Demon Days is officially classified as alternative hip hop, but it's better described as a fusion of styles and genres, rolled together.
- Tergiversate: Introducing Music Review Column
Music is a key part of my life. I spend a lot of time listening and analyzing music. However, music is as much a personal experience as it is a social one too. In music, an artist shares their perspective and experience with the listener. The listener, in turn, shares
- Converting Sounds Into Words: All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
Released in 2007, Texas-based band Explosions in the Sky share an irreplaceable part of human psyche and emotion in All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone.
- Tribute to the Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack
A lone soldier treks through an empty city. Mystery fills the air. The Halo 3: ODST soundtrack is powerfully engaging, maybe not for the reasons you think!