Rock
Cat Power transformed Dylan’s songs across a 90-minute set that appeared organically studied, slightly unsettled, and ultimately sublime, as the singer rode the arc from a shadowy “She Belongs to Me” to an exultant “Like a Rolling Stone.”
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For years now, Cowboy Junkies has been bringing its brand of contemplative, atmospheric rock ’n’ roll into a patchwork of independent venues in our region.
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The album suggests an earlier time, but most of the music is modern, relevant, and timeless.
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Sonic Youth’s fans remain passionate enough to justify the release of a slew of live albums.
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O Positive and Three Colors will reunite at the Paradise Rock Club this Friday for “With a Little Help from My Friends: a Benefit Concert for a Friend in Need.”
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The godfather of Boston punk drew a who’s who of local rock history to a new music club on Cape Ann.
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A single listen to The Salt Collective’s album disabused me of my initial skepticism. The recording is as enjoyable and interesting as one would hope for from an effort featuring this gang of eight.
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It may not be one of ambient music’s masterworks, but this 2007 album deserved far better treatment than utter neglect from Lou Reed fans.
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The heart of Friday’s performance came in stark impressions borne through Anjimile’s vulnerable voice — along with a little help from his friends.
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Arts Feature: The Best in Popular Music 2023
Our music critics pick some of the standout albums and performances of 2023.
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