Ken Tucker, 1953-

April 3, 2017

06:54

Singer-Songwriter Valerie June Draws On Her Southern Roots In 'The Order Of Time'

Though the Tennessee-born musician lives in Brooklyn now, she still takes inspiration from the Gospel music she grew up with. Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews June's latest album.

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March 6, 2017

05:55

The xx Mix Atmospheric Pop And Warm Soulfulness On 'I See You'

Critic Ken Tucker reviews the British group The xx's third album. "Beneath its sleek beauty, there's a fresh joyousness ... that at its best is something close to inspirational," he says of I See You.

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February 15, 2017

07:03

Tift Merritt Mixes Quirky Metaphors And Folk Sounds On 'Stitch Of The World'

Acoustic guitar and the occasional faint cry of a pedal steel guitar frame Merritt's vocals on her new album. Rock Critic Ken Tucker has a review.

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Singer-Songwriter Valerie June Draws On Her Southern Roots In 'The Order Of Time'

The xx Mix Atmospheric Pop And Warm Soulfulness On 'I See You'

Tift Merritt Mixes Quirky Metaphors And Folk Sounds On 'Stitch Of The World'

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