Article: Pick six; A half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view:.(VARIETY)

Byline: JON BREAM; STAFF WRITER

Steve Earle, "Townes." A heartfelt tribute to his late friend Townes Van Zandt. Townes fans will be impressed with the originality Earle puts into the songs while still maintaining their original flavor. Highly recommended.

Midlife crisis? I think not, but I must say there are many great local rock bands of 30- and 40-somethings in the Twin Cities: X-Ray Hip, Magnolias, 10W40, Sons of Gloria, Rhinestone Diplomats, the 757's. Wilco, "Wilco." As a longtime fan, I really wasn't initially impressed with this disc. However, similar to a comfy pair of ripped jeans or sweats, I found myself going back again and again. That's ...

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