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The album is not so much a step forward as a distillation of what The War on Drugs has always done well.
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Above and beyond Mario Vargas Llosa’s political outlook, his latest novel proves that he remains at heart a master storyteller.
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For a movie starring a kid, this one is adroitly crafted and goes easy on the treacle.
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The Anomaly is an entertaining philosophical critique, suggesting that nothing is as it seems, knowledge is imperfect, and the human predicament will perhaps always be more inexplicable than we can admit to ourselves.
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A mightily played, deeply felt, and finely recorded album from Trio Con Brio.
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Two recent books offer illuminating, behind-the-scenes looks at beloved soul music labels. .
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Leigh Barrett’s staging reflects a clear-eyed understanding of the power of the material’s simplicity, which makes The Last Five Years an exceptional musical experience: thought-provoking as well as captivating.
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A valentine card is touching because it is short and sweet. A valentine play — even at 90 minutes with no intermission — wears out its affectionate welcome.
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Once again, Billy Strings pulled an exhilarating assemblage of musical influences under a big tent.
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Singular folksinger Karen Dalton never made it to the big time. A new documentary suggests why.
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Visual Arts Commentary: John Singer Sargent — A Particular Sort of Loner