Streetlight Manifesto: Somewhere in the Between

By T. Scott Cowan

After months of secrecy, Streetlight Manifesto has finally released their third studio album, Somewhere in the Between.
As promised by frontman Tomas Kalnoky, the album contains a great deal of Eastern European and Spanish influence. Most representative of these influences are “Would you be Impressed,” a fast paced fourth-wave ska anthem, and the opening track, “We Will Fall Together,” the explosive single the band released early last week. Streetlight Manifesto’s title track, “Somewhere in the Between,” a jazzier, more upbeat song that goes back to Kalnoky’s Catch 22 roots, proves to fans that the band hasn’t forgotten where they come from, and doesn’t plan to anytime soon.
Unfortunately, Somewhere in the Between comes with only 10 tracks, leaving the listener wanting more, especially with the album’s climactic finale, “What a Wicked Gang Are We.” In spite of its reduced track listing, Streetlight Manifesto still manages to amaze audiences with Kalnoky’s profound lyrics, the horns’ harmonization, and fourth-wave rhythm.
Most impressive on the album is “Forty Days,” a macabre and humorously dark track with sharp horn stabs and droning reggae guitar to follow behind Kalnoky’s hypnotic vocals and background accompaniment by the remainder of the band.
Somewhere in the Between is sure to please any fan, new or old. The album is arguably one of the best ska releases of its time, defying its own style by twisting the common conception its genre. Even for those who’ve never heard of Streetlight Manifesto, Somewhere in the Between is a must buy.


“We Will Fall Together” music video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBjYX7CzWUc

Vera and Norman advice column

By Jeilynne Rosnick

Dear Lions’ Roar,
There’s this girl in my English class that I like, but we never talk. How am I supposed to get her to notice me?

-Unnoticed and unseen

Dear Unnoticed and unseen,
A girl likes a boy that can carry on a conversation with her, and can make her laugh. So next time in class, try to speak up a little. Just try to come up with something to say, even if it’s a lame excuse like asking what the homework is or something. It’s really just the effort that counts. Even a compliment works, as cheesy as it may seem, it would start a conversation and make her feel good about herself.
Best wishes,
Vera

Hey Unnoticed and unseen,
Well, for a starter’s maybe try speaking?! Stop being scared that she’ll think you’re an idiot when you talk, and don’t worry about ‘getting noticed’. Just start a conversation about sports or something interesting like that. If that doesn’t work then just find another girl.
Your pal,
Norman