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...Each disc begins with an alternate version of the surging, melancholic reflection “Mississippi,” originally found on “‘Love and Theft,’” and for a lesser collection it would seem impossible to match that song??s first moments. But Dylan succeeds in more unexpected ways as the album unfolds. Both versions of the gospel ballad “Dignity” manage to be moving, yet distinct from the other in arrangement and lyrical delivery. “God Knows...
...phrases, pushing against the natural flow of the musical lines. Despite the soprano’s heavy phrases, Hangen, was able to control the piece’s flow and ebb and give the music a sense of direction. Though the ensemble was a bit messy at the song??s end, the finale elicited warm applause and a few whistles of admiration before the lights were turned on for intermission. The second half of the concert began with a concerto for violin, cello, and orchestra composed in 1991 by American composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. Romanian violinist Irina Muresanu...
...listen to. The lyrics, as well as Earley’s moaning of the word “Love,” have an echo of The Who’s “Love, Reign O’er Me” yet boast none of that song??s vast beauty. While “Reign” stands out as one of The Who’s strongest and best songs, “Love U” is discordant and lyrically lackluster, demonstrating that, while a good songwriter, Earley has a lot to learn...
...song of the summer—love it or hate it (and many do), the Billboard Hot 100 has been tasting cherry Chapstick for 20 weeks and counting. Even New York Magazine’s imperious “Vulture” blog had to admit the song??s success, but not without threatening to move to Canada...
...Home,” the wisely-chosen album opener. An ominous drum rhythm reminiscent of Joy Division is juxtaposed with carefree doo-wops, and the effect resonates in such a way that even the most pretentious art house snob can’t resist the temptation to dance. The song??s light-hearted but haunting at the same time...