Ken Tucker, 1953-

April 14, 2015

06:22

The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle Finds Refuge In The Ring

Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker says The Mountain Goats' concept album about pro wrestling is filled with a remarkable range of melodies and moods.

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April 9, 2015

07:19

There Is A Rich World In Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly'

Fresh Air music critic Ken Tucker says the rapper's second album has an excitingly adventurous sound.

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March 26, 2015

05:52

Courtney Barnett Makes Ennui Vivid On Debut Album

Barnett just released her first full album called Sometimes I Sit and Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit. Critic Ken Tucker says she somehow manages to infuse with a freshness rare in any songwriter.

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The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle Finds Refuge In The Ring

There Is A Rich World In Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly'

Courtney Barnett Makes Ennui Vivid On Debut Album

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