Van Dyke Parks

Cool Björk

Cool Björk

Mini Reviews

Westword's favorite national albums of the year

Overlooked in '05

Ten discs that are worthy of your money and your close attention.

Defying Gravity

AIResTANGO gracefully fuses two art forms.

Loudon Wainwright III

Friday, December 17, Lion's Lair, 303-320-9200.

Now Hear This

Friday, December 17, Lion's Lair, 303-320-9200.

Lounge Wizard

Sondre Lerche puts plenty of fizz into his sophisticated brand of pop.

Hat Trick

The Tin Hat Trio defies description -- even by its own members.

Raise the Rufus

Rufus Wainwright thinks the world could use a little romance right now.

Trischka's Treat

The banjo champion makes music that's finger-pickin' good.

Year-End Close-Out

We've got 1998's best albums in stock, but they're going fast.

Kids Do the Darnedest Things

Three members of famous musical families provide a good argument for nepotism.

Forgetting the Last Laugh

Thanks to a little help from a famous friend, Steve Poltz is finally being taken seriously.

Playlist

Thanks to a little help from a famous friend, Steve Poltz is finally being taken seriously.

Playlist

Thanks to a little help from a famous friend, Steve Poltz is finally being taken seriously.

PLAYLIST

Thanks to a little help from a famous friend, Steve Poltz is finally being taken seriously.

SO FINE

THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

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