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Rock Concert Review: FKA Twigs –Renaissance Woman

November 21, 2019
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Nearly halfway into the set, Twigs finally turned to Magdalene, which casts an empowering light on Jesus Christ’s female companion — and stands among 2019’s best albums.

Rock Concert Review: Bob Dylan at the Tsongas Center — Nothing if Not Chameleonic

November 21, 2019
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But really, what is a Bob Dylan concert these days if not a case study in transformation?

Concert Review: Tool — Defying Convention

November 15, 2019
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Tool is going to remain relevant as long as the band can still effectively unleash its nightmare-ish delights for fervid fans.

Book Review: Biographies of Lou Reed and Warren Zevon — Satisfying Lives of Singular Talents

November 15, 2019
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Two recent biographies take very different approaches as they revel in the wild lives and examine the distinctive songs of two of rock music’s most enigmatic figures: Lou Reed and Warren Zevon.

Music Commentary: The Black Crowes — Redux?

November 13, 2019
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When have the Robinsons ever done what was expected on them? And when have they ever really cared?

Concert Review: “The Last Waltz 40 Tour” — The Best Approximation Possible

November 12, 2019
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To hear a 13-piece ensemble of this caliber, doing justice to these great songs, was simply hard to beat.

Music Preview: “Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: The Rock ’n’ Roll Dream Tour” — Virtual Presence

November 11, 2019
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Believe it or not, Buddy Holly is on tour with another deceased rock ’n’ roll pioneer — Roy Orbison.

Music Review: New Hip-Hop Singles of October 2019

November 3, 2019
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It has been a busy month for R&B and Rap — with tantalizing singles from Danny Brown, Gang Starr, and Frank Ocean.

Rock Concert Review: The National in Boston — Highly Engaged

October 31, 2019
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No one would classify the National as “arena rock,” but Matt Berninger and the group proved at Agganis that they’re quite capable of filling an arena and then putting on a show worthy of the space.

Rock Concert Review: Steely Dan — Old-School Sounds Redux

October 28, 2019
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These are songs that have forged a life of their own across eras.

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