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

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With its pat narratives, modern country excels at masking a lack of depth with a high gloss of feeling. So, good career move! Simpson navigates her twangy debut without incident until Dolly Parton shows up for a duet, clears her throat and reminds us to stop grading on a curve.

Grade: C

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