Ken Tucker, 1953-

September 30, 1992

03:54

Amidst a Non-Commital Pop Music Scene, A Nakedly Political Song Is Refreshing

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the song "Read My Lips" by the group A Thousand Points of Night -- which is actually musician and producer Don Was. The song samples President Bush making a number of contradictory statements.

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September 25, 1992

04:26

"Bone Machine" Features Some Real Breakthroughs for Tom Waits

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Tom Wait's new album, "Bone Machine," which Tucker says brings a new freshness and humor to the singer and songwriter.

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September 9, 1992

05:02

Sonic Youth Keeps It "Dirty" on Their New Album

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

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Amidst a Non-Commital Pop Music Scene, A Nakedly Political Song Is Refreshing

"Bone Machine" Features Some Real Breakthroughs for Tom Waits

Sonic Youth Keeps It "Dirty" on Their New Album

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