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The Observer Slowthai: Tyron — the sound and the fury 4 out of 5 stars. This otherwise excellent album is let down by excessive solipsism. Kitty Empire's album of the week The Weather Station: Ignorance — a heartbroken masterpiece 5 out of 5 stars. The Staves Good Woman — folk-poppers rail against patriarchy 4 out of 5 stars.
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Spector, who has died aged 81, created a culture of cruelty that was seen by the music industry as a symptom of genius. Phil Spector Pop producer convicted of murder dies aged Obituary Tony Rice, guitarist who charted new directions for bluegrass.
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