It’s been five Shinlesss years since the band’s lead singer and songwriter James Mercer released Wincing the Night Away, and until the January 9 release of “Simple Song,” all fans could do was continually watch Garden State and hum the rest of the band’s indie-pop discography in hopeful anticipation. But finally, Mercer, the only remaining original member, has delivered the fourth album, Port of Morrow. Amongst a slew of personnel changes and an interim collaboration with Danger Mouse (Broken Bells), many wondered weather the man who had us all humming songs like “New Slang” and “Australia” would be able to infect us with pop-infused goodness once again. Morrow responds with a resounding yes.
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Each series is only one game deep; yet the NBA Playoffs have already provided spectacular entertainment through tales of comeback, last second thrillers and saddening news about key players.
At a time when players leave everything they have left on the floor, the NBA’s drama and spectacle reaches its peak in the playoffs. Every night contains high flying, fast paced action, tied in with some extra aggression, and unpredictable outcomes, here’s a peek inside some of the league’s most exciting series.
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