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Donmar Warehouse—THE THREEPENNY OPERA (1994)

Donmar Warehouse—THE THREEPENNY OPERA (1994)

Review by Graham Warnken

Assigned by Dina Levina

I knew Brecht by name before this, but had never got around to reading any of his plays. Based on this I need to, though. This album is hitting aaaaaalll my musical theatre buttons, and I’m kicking myself for being so late with the review that I have to keep it short.

Snappy, Gothic orchestration? Check. Revisionist satire on capitalism in Ye Olde…

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Dessa—CHIME (2018)

Review by: Michael Strait Assigned by: Graham Warnken

I am, as is known, among the most deeply white individuals ever to spew forth from the Earth here in the land of everlasting swamp. So understand that when I say this music feels like it’s made for people even whiter than me, I’m talking proper white. Like, rural-Minnesota-in-winter white.…

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FRANK ZAPPA – The Grand Wazoo (1972) Review by: Graham Warnken Assigned by: B.B. Fultz My first Zappa album! Thanks for giving me the kick in the ass to finally get on it, B.

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A YEAR IN MUSIC: THE BEATLES- The White Album (1968) A YEAR IN MUSIC: 1968 Review by: Graham Warnken The old chestnut that this is four separate solo albums smashed into one is a drastic oversimplification.

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RHIANNON GIDDENS – Tomorrow Is My Turn (2015) Review by: Syd Spence Assigned by: Graham Warnken Ms. Giddens is a versatile performer. On this record she covers a plethora of rootsy styles everything from gospel folk, bluegrassy folk, folk folk, rockabilly, jazz among others.