Tucker, Kenneth H

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December 15, 2021

09:25

This year's best songs come from some of the youngest — and oldest — artists

From 18-year-old Olivia Rodrigo to 83-year-old Peter Stampfel, critic Ken Tucker says the music he most enjoyed in 2021 was recorded by artists who were either very young or quite old.

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Kenneth H Tucker

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October 26, 2021

08:52

'Feel Flows' captures the Beach Boys at the peak of their artistry

A new 5-disc reissue of the 1970 and 1971 albums Sunflower and Surf's Up reveals the Beach Boys at a crossroads, having moved beyond surf-music pop hits, and shooting for more mainstream success.

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Kenneth H Tucker

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Kenneth H Tucker

As a Guest

This year's best songs come from some of the youngest — and oldest — artists

'Feel Flows' captures the Beach Boys at the peak of their artistry

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