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2 days ago

Existential musings from punk to folk

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists' new album provides an eclectic mix of sounds that sometimes fail and sometimes soar.

 
5 days ago

We're not in 1937 anymore

"The Cradle Will Rock," a musical whose theater was barricaded by police on its opening night in 1937, is being staged at Theater Ten Ten.

 
March 2, 2010

'The Secret of Kells' is a secret success

"The Secret of Kells," a surprise nominee for Best Animated Feature, is a beautiful but sometimes simplistic folktale.

 
Feb. 23, 2010

Dear Xiu Xiu: you're not so bad

On "Dear God, I Hate Myself," Xiu Xiu frontman Jamie Stewart gets even more depressing than before.

 
Feb. 9, 2010

Yeasayer says no to coherence

On "Odd Blood," the band plunges into an abyss of chaotic psychedelia and lead singer Chris Keating gets self-conscious.

 
Feb. 4, 2010

Thanks for the offer, but we'll have to pass

"Anyone for a Classy Threesome?" is a mediocre showcase of three short plays based on classic literature.

 
Feb. 1, 2010

Midlake's new album confronts nature, turns away

"The Courage of Others" is an excellent mix of acoustic warmth and electric fear.

 
Jan. 21, 2010

Album review: "Contra" by Vampire Weekend

Need some new music in your life? Check out Vampire Weekend's "Contra."

 
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