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THE BAND; "Northern Lights — Southern Cross" (Capitol):: I have always found myself put off by the sprung quality of the Band's music — the sense that if someone were to undo the catch its works would be propelled forth in all directions. Instead of energizing the impulse to piece together the lyrics — in the manner of the Stones, not to mention Bob Dylan — the sound of albums like "Big Pink" and "Stage Fright" (not "The Band," though, or "The Basement Tapes") tends to reinforce their own metaphorical impenetrability.

March 1, 1976
Robert Christgau

THE CHRISTGAU CONSUMER GUIDE

Robert Christgau

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