Glimmering harmonies float over the bright electric piano that propels lead single "Two Weeks," while faint synthesizers chime along with the subtle tremolo guitar churning just below the surface.
Even the songs that seem simple have greater depth than is at first apparent, and the band's skill at crafting complex music in an accessible way makes Veckatimest a rich listen. Snoop should think about getting on board for the next one.
- Eric R. Danton, Hartford Courant
Games
X-Men Origins: Wolverine *** (3 stars)
Available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360. Released by THQ. Rated Mature. $59.99.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine has the good sense to crib from God of War, the current king of hack-and-slash action games, and not just for its gore. (The mutant's metal claws actually do what one would expect in this game.)
The game play is combo-based, with the player stringing together weak and strong attacks, long-distance pounces, throws and special "rage" techniques against scores of lesser foes and occasional greater ones, such as Wolverine's nasty half-brother, Sabertooth. Wolverine increases in power as he kills foes, and players can purchase new skills for him and augment his powers.
- Justin Hoeger, McClatchy-Tribune
