Ken Tucker, 1953-

November 15, 2013

05:49

Two Sides Of Holiday Cheer From Kelly Clarkson, Nick Lowe.

Whether glossy and heartfelt (Clarkson's Wrapped in Red) or earnest and playful (Lowe's Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection for All the Family), these albums can help conjure a holiday mood in the month before Christmas.

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October 31, 2013

08:08

Brandy Clark Tells The 'Stories' That Are Tough To Hear

Ken Tucker calls the country singer-songwriter's new 12 Stories a "modestly amazing album." Every song is striking, textured and finely detailed.

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October 22, 2013

05:48

It's A Family Affair On Linda Thompson's 'Won't Be Long Now'

The singer-songwriter's new album sounds like a collection of songs that could have been sung a hundred years ago, or written and recorded just a few weeks ago. She's joined on the album by her ex-husband, Richard Thompson, and their three children.

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Two Sides Of Holiday Cheer From Kelly Clarkson, Nick Lowe.

Brandy Clark Tells The 'Stories' That Are Tough To Hear

It's A Family Affair On Linda Thompson's 'Won't Be Long Now'

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