Band of Horses is a band I became introduced to when I heard Cease to Begin, which was really a great all-around album. I actually reviewed it almost a year ago here on entertheshell.com. But unlike Cease to Begin, the band’s latest release, Infinite Arms, failed to grab hold of me. Perhaps because it isn’t a new …
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Covers Revue, Vol. 40 – Mary J. Blige covers "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" :: Originally by Aretha Franklin
We all know Aretha Franklin is one of R&B’s greatest voices and one of her biggest contributions to classic R&B is the song, “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman.” Aside from reminding me of JubJub every time I hear it, “Natural Woman” did very well. It reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot …
Artist of the Week- Alicia Keys
With the recent announcement of Alicia Keys being pregnant and her upcoming wedding, I thought it would only be fitting to cap off her great week by giving her the coveted Artist of the Week. Alicia is one of the most recognizable faces in music and is an advocate to many charity organizations. Above all, …
The Enter The Shell Show Companion Blog! :: The Shell of Doom
Welcome to the Enter The Shell Show Companion Blog! This week on The Shell of Doom, the crew interviews mash-up duo/production team The Legion of Doom and keeps you up to date on all the latest in the music news world! Peruse this page to find links about discussion that took place on the show, …
Bartender's Watering Hole :: The Shell of Doom
Strawberry Lemon Drop Ladies, I think this drink’s for you. Next time you’ve got your heart set on a Strawberry Daiquiri but the occasion calls for a martini–don’t settle, order a Strawberry Lemon Drop. Prep Time: 5 mins. Level: Easy Yields: One drink Ingredients 1-1/2 (one and one-half) oz Strawberry Fused Vodka 1-1/2 (one and …
Weekly Album Release Parties! :: Releases for June 8th, 2010
Hey-hey-hey! Welcome to another edition of Enter The Shell’s Weekly Album Release Parties! Grab a drink and let’s discuss with great intelligence the new album releases we have coming up next week! There are a TON, so grab a HUGE glass! Here are the new album releases for Tuesday, June 8th, 2010: Against Me! – …
Album Review: Thao with The Get Down Stay Down
If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again: I LOVE CHICKS THAT ROCK! OK, we all know that I love chick singers, so it is no surprise that Thao & The Get Down Stay Down would release what is my favorite album of 2010 thus far. The album “Know Better Learn Faster” was released …
Janelle Monae :: The ArchAndroid
There are times when you hear an album and it impresses you in such a way that you want to just forget anything else is out there at the moment. Upon ETS friend and Drinkcast personality Michael’s request, I gave new up-and-comer Janelle Monáe’s album, The Archandroid: Suites II and III a whirl. And in …
Covers Revue, Vol. 39 – Sam Cooke covers "Blowin’ in the Wind" :: Originally by Bob Dylan
Don’t you love when two legends perform the same song? Then you have two amazing versions of a song! Bob Dylan’s renowned song, “Blowin’ in the Wind” is a folk classic. The simple acoustic guitar, harmonica and Dylan’s delivery doesn’t seem like anything more than a guy on a porch in the country, but strong …
Artist of the Week (Legend Series)- The Smiths
Earlier this month, lead singer of the Smiths, Morrissey, celebrated his 51st birthday. We all know Morrissey is Justin’s favorite man crush, so having said that, what greater reason than naming the Smiths the Artist of the Week? Although I am not personally a fan of the band, I can acknowledge the greatness that is …






