Ken Tucker

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the New York band's newest release, which is at once loud, political, and personal.

Rock critic Ken Tucker tells us about two of his favorite hits from the summer. He thinks Tom Cochrane's "Life is a Highway" is a triumph of rock and roll cliches, while En Vogue's cover Aretha Franklin's "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" is the "dreamiest hit of the year."

Rock critic Ken reviews the new album by Jennifer Warnes, The Hunter. In recent years, Warnes' found modest success with an album of Leonard Cohen songs and some film soundtrack work.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the record curated by Roseanne Cash, whose own contribution sets a high standard for the album.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two new albums, one by the Black Crowes, and the other by the former drummer for the Replacements, Chris Mars. The Crowes can't break free from their 70s influences, but Mars uses his to shape something all his own.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new album by the brains behind the most popular incarnation of Fleetwood Mac.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews new rap albums by Me Phi Me, Basehead and Arrested Development, all of which bring a cool, bohemian intensity to the genre.

Rock critic Ken Tucker confronts the success of Billy Ray Cyrus.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two new come-back albums by 70s singers Ann Peebles and Otis Clay, ("Full Time Love," and "I'll Treat You Right," both on the Bullseye Blues Label - a subsidiary of Boston's Rounder Records)

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new release by the Beastie Boys, "Check Your Head. (Capitol Records)