Ken Tucker, 1953-

May 14, 2015

07:04

Country Hit Writer Chris Stapleton Breaks Out On His Own In 'Traveller'

The Nashville songwriter has written countless hits for other artists. Critic Ken Tucker says that Stapleton's debut solo album showcases a wide range of musical styles with a distinctive sound.

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May 1, 2015

07:36

Nellie McKay Celebrates The '60s With 'My Weekly Reader'

McKay's new album My Weekly Reader is a collection of covers of songs made famous in the 1960s. The range of material is wide — from the Beatles' "If I Fell" to Frank Zappa's "Hungry Freaks, Daddy."

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April 27, 2015

07:00

Alabama Shakes Opens New Territory On 'Sound & Color'

Over the course of Sound & Color, Alabama Shakes messes with what had already, after its first album, become its signature sound. Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker has this review.

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Country Hit Writer Chris Stapleton Breaks Out On His Own In 'Traveller'

Nellie McKay Celebrates The '60s With 'My Weekly Reader'

Alabama Shakes Opens New Territory On 'Sound & Color'

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