Word: counterpoint
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Gingrich's popularity has disappeared beneath his yo-yoing waistline and party squabbles, the Republicans are in need of solid leadership. Paxon has been a necessary counterpoint to Gingrich and company, and as a New Yorker, he is more in line with our view of things...
...character and competence of the President. The attacks have continued, and escalated, ever since--in books by historians; in memoirs of friends, associates and acquaintances of Kennedy and his family; in gossip columns and tabloids; and at times in official documents belatedly released. Together, these revelations form a tawdry counterpoint to the much brighter images that continue to dominate Kennedy's popular reputation. Against the heroic, romantic vision of Kennedy as a brilliant young superman stands the picture of an irresponsible libertine who bought his way into the presidency and then shamelessly abused...
...Hide Out," the opening track, Obetz adds a shimmering counterpoint to the guitar line in the first verse. He doesn't stand out, but subtly supports the structure created by the rest of the instruments. Though "Hide Out" doesn't win any awards for complexity, Buttercup's pop sensibility and devotion to melody are apparent in the song's well-structured design and focus on vocals. "Hide Out" doesn't get in the way of itself. From the first downbeat, this is a rocking tune; Lech's drums propel it all the way through, but he stays restrained and doesn...
...obligations rather than privilege and entitlement." Missing here is the fiery Robinson old-time fans remember not just running the bases but also thundering around them, leaving spectators in the box seats swearing they had felt the vibrations. But Rampersad's dispassionate tone is, on the whole, an effective counterpoint to his impassioned subject...
...album can be disconcerting, but the emotion put into the music by the musicians carries the album magnificently. Each of the many players emerges with a distinctive voice, and together they paint a fascinating aural canvas. The all-out wailing of Gary Bartz's sax provides a sharp counterpoint to John McLaughlin's oblique, introverted guitar solos. The album seems to drag on at times, particularly during one very long drum solo, but the variety and enthusiasm is enough to make it a great listen...