Wild and witty

Gunther Schuller's Mahler, Seiji Ozawa's Stravinsky
by Lloyd Schwartz

Positively okay

Dylan still has authority; Patti Smith has that and more
by Stephanie Zacharek

Magna charter

Are Roomful of Blues finally headed for the big time?
by Mark Edmonds

Radio raves

Praise for Lou Barlow; Swank's full-length CD
by Brett Milano

Starry nights

The alumni shine on some year-end student concerts
by Ed Hazell

Leap of faith

Cliffs of Dooneen die and rise again as Superfly
by Brett Milano

Teen toppers

Super Jam '95': easy to like and eager to please
by Christina Pazzanese

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HONKEYBALL
Iverson/Redman/Weidenmüller/Wills, SCHOOL WORK
Patato, Changuito y Orestes, RITMO Y CANDELA
Gem, HEXED
Simon and the Bar Sinisters, LOOK AT ME I'M COOL!!!
Little John, DERAILER
Various Artists, EXCELSIS: A DARK NOËL
Various Artists, A CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO YOU FROM ZERO HOUR
Various Artists, OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE: A TRIBUTE TO D BOON AND THE MINUTEMEN