Ken Tucker, 1953-

August 6, 1992

05:15

Two Rock Bands Look to Decades Past, But Only One Succeeds

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.

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July 13, 1992

03:30

Lindsey Buckingham is "Out of the Cradle" and on His Own

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

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July 7, 1992

06:12

A New Generation of Rap Musicians Emerges

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.

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Two Rock Bands Look to Decades Past, But Only One Succeeds

Lindsey Buckingham is "Out of the Cradle" and on His Own

A New Generation of Rap Musicians Emerges

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