Ken Tucker, 1953-

December 31, 1996

26:26

1996 Had Great Music but No Masterpieces

A review of the year's best pop music with critic Ken Tucker. He'll talk with Terry about his favorite albums and artists.

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December 23, 1996

04:19

Beck's Charms Are on Display on His Second Album

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews one of his favorite albums of the year, "Odelay" by Beck. Tucker says it took him repeated listens to truly appreciate the artist's craft.

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December 10, 1996

06:44

The Artist Formerly Known as Prince Tries Listeners -- but It's Worth It

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new, sprawling album by the artist formerly known as Prince, called "Emancipation."

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