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Album Review: The xx - I See You
By Diana Powers, Contributor [Young Turks; 2017] Rating: 8/10 Key Tracks: “Replica,” “Lips” Back in 2009, English trio The xx, consisting...
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Album Review: RiFF RAFF - Balloween
By Diana Powers, Contributor [Neon Nation; 2016] Rating: 6/10 Key Tracks: “Diamonds Jumping Off My Necklace,” “Fresh Pair of Robins” RiFF...
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Album Review: Phish - Big Boat
By Diana Powers, Contributor [JEMP, 2016] Rating: 6/10 Key Tracks: “Breath and Breathing,” “I Always Wanted It This Way” Since forming in...
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