The Short List of Things to Do

A guide to what you should see and what you should skip — and what you won't be able to avoid

Alejandro Escovedo's Real Animal

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The Southwest's favorite troubadour still moans harder than he rocks, but on tracks like Sensitive Boys and Nun's Song, the old grievances and regrets are balanced by just enough humor and wailing gee-tar riffs to get the listener through. Still, a lot of moaning.

Grade: C+

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