Ken Tucker, 1953-

February 10, 1989

03:09

A Classic Film Captures a Bygone Era

Critic Ken Tucker reviews the home video release The Sweet Smell of Success, which he says features gorgeous shots of 1950s New York City, and an unrelenting narrative intensity.

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February 9, 1989

06:27

Lyle Lovett Is Part Blues, All Country

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new country star's latest album, which flirts with jazzy blues with surprising success.

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February 2, 1989

06:45

Time Again for the Tucker Top Five

Rock critic Ken Tucker once more looks at the best and worst songs currently hitting the airwaves. Represented artists include Matthew Sweet, Bunny Wailer, Violent Femmes, Tone Loc, and Emmylou Harris.

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Lyle Lovett Is Part Blues, All Country

Time Again for the Tucker Top Five

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