Ken Tucker

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews one of his favorite albums of the year, "Odelay" by Beck. Tucker says it took him repeated listens to truly appreciate the artist's craft.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new, sprawling album by the artist formerly known as Prince, called "Emancipation."

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "Recovering the Satellites" (Geffen), the new album by the San Francisco band Counting Crows.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "Black Eye," the debut album by the new English punk band Fluffy.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "First Band on the Moon" by the Cardigans, an alternative rock band with dark undertones beneath their airy pop.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new solo album by Amy Rigby. In the early eighties, Rigby was part of the all-woman punk band the Shams, and following that, a country-rock outfit called Last Roundup. After a long silence, she's back with a new solo album called "Diary of a Mod Housewife."

Music critic Ken Tucker reviews the CD "Love Grows (where My Rosemary Goes): The Voice of Tony Burrows." Burrows rode up the charts during the British invasion. The CD is a collection of hits by Burrow's who was known for spinning out hit after hit in the late 1960s and early 70s under a different name or bands.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Sheryl Crow's new, self-titled album. He says it's the best mainstream rock record he's heard all year.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new album by Kate & Anna McGarrigle, "Matapedia." It's their first new album in six years.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new collection from R.E.M, "New Adventures in Hi-Fi." (Warner Bros)