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Jason’s picks: Top 15 songs from Listen In

It’s tough to make a good job better, but writing weekly columns about your passion helps. That’s what ...

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Secret, secret: Norah Jones has a secret

Norah Jones turned a secret jam session into an album that’s a departure from prior style.

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‘Nootropics’ good but needs more

Lower Dens is not your typical electronic-fueled indie band.

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‘Blunderbuss’ scatters the shot of opinion

From the opening note, it’s clear “Blunderbuss” isn’t yesterday’s Jack White.

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Seventh offering from Spiritualized booms

“Sweet Heart Sweet Light” by Spiritualized plays like a musical roller coaster.

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New band leaving the music industry with shakes

A new band is shaking up the music scene a bit.

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A new persepective means a return to form

M. Ward returns to form with a new perspective on his first solo album since 2009.

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The Shins return with relaxed reunion album

The Shins’ first album since 2007 plays like a relaxed and comfortable reunion.

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Minor mistakes refreshing even for best of live acts

Last weekend, I drove 350 miles — about 5 and a half hours — to see my favorite ...

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Andrew Bird’s ‘Break It Yourself’ returns to form

“Break It Yourself” is a return to basics — Andrew Bird style.

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Album has a ‘Ghost’ of a chance

Don’t judge a soundtrack by its genre.

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Minnesota’s Polica making a mark

A Minnesota band is vaulting toward the big stage.

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Paul McCartney shows his romantic side

Paul McCartney is back, but he’s a long way from “Get Back” or “Back in the U.S.S.R.”

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Cohen’s latest may be fitting career capper

Leonard Cohen is casting old ideas in a new light.

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First Aid Kit roars ahead on 2nd album

Leave it to a Swedish duo to bring a little warmth into the January music scene.

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