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...performance itself was everything expected of a singer of Fleming’s stature: It was almost without fault, it showed a remarkable range of ability and it had its share of notes that can only be described as glorious. All of which can be found, with poorer vocal quality and a contempo-casual cover, on a recording of Night Songs. But Fleming’s personality—her radiant smile, clever winks and coy directions to the audience— is something that can only be experienced live. It’s been correctly argued that one should...
Looking back, McCready says he believes most Cantabrigians are ready to talk fairly with the University. But to his dismay, he says, a vocal anti-Harvard minority dominates town-gown discussions...
With Sumner taking over vocal duties and experimentation with then-innovative uses of drum machines and synthesizers, New Order became the founding fathers of 1980s dance music. Their integration of electronica and synthetic rhythms (popular in the underground at the time) with instrumental pop music fostered a new movement of new wave dance that melted the pre-existing border between club and pop formats...
...broaching the same subject. New Order may be 20 years into a career, but thanks to hiatus nearly a decade long, they return energetic and fresh, exemplified by the ripping guitar chorus of “Rock the Shack,” which does what its title professes with vocal support from Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream. Ready is an album by musicians who have reached the pinnacles of commerical success but remain unsatisfied, making a second attempt at conquering the pop landscape two decades later. And with almost every song single-worthy, don’t expect them...
...will not review its decision unless resident Genevieve McMillan and the Harvard Square Defense Fund tell them the noise has decreased, effectively giving McMillan veto power over the decision. The Commission should take into account the interests of 6,500 students, not only the desires of a few vocal residents who knew that they were living in the middle of a college campus. Even with an earlier closing time for Tommy’s, the corner of Mt. Auburn and Plympton Street would still be a busy place. Will the residents’ next move be to call...