Ken Tucker

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "Dig My Mood" (Upstart/Rounder) the new CD by Nick Lowe.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews Bonnie Raitt's latest album "Fundamental." Raitt has new record producers working with her. Instead of Don Was, Raitt is using Mitchell Froom and Chad Blake on "Fundamental." They are best known for their work with Suzanne Vega, Los Lobos and Richard Thompson.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "The Northeast Kingdome" (E-Squared/Warner) by Cheri Knight.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "Decksanddrumsandrockandroll" (Dreamworks) the new release by Propellerheads, a pair of musicians from England, making the latest electronic noise known as Big Beat.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new release by the artist formerly known as Prince. It's a 4-CD set, "Crystal Ball." (on his own label)

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "Preemptive Strike," by DJ Shadow.

Rock critic KenTucker reviews Madonna's new CD "Ray of Light" (Maverick Warner Bros)

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews Pearl Jams' newest CD "Yield".

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews two recent releases: Jim Lauderdale's "Whisper," and Buddy Miller's "Poison Love". Both albums have been categorized as "alternative country" and Tucker says in a time of "overblown big stars" that label may be a marketing enhancement.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews two new collections of singer Ted Hawkins who died three years ago at the age of 59. "The Ted Hawkins Story: Suffer No More" Rhino Records and "Ted Hawkins: The Final Tour" Evidence Records.