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

808s & Heartbreak

Ida Mae Astute / ABC / Retna
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Using an ancient 808 drum machine for beats and a broken engagement for material, Kanye West turns in the most fascinating pop experiment since Radiohead's Kid A. The ghostly vocals and spare arrangements take getting used to, but the sound of his introspection is thrilling.

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