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Fall Preview 2008 | Music

Sonic report card

We grade the season’s shows by what really matters—venue, supporting act and whether that new album is up to snuff.
By Brent DiCrescenzo

Neko Case
Photo: Victoria Renard

Hideout Block Party with Neko Case + New Pornographers
September 20, 21
The Hideout
Two-day pass $45
Venue
A summer festival without summer heat? Genius! A
Opening acts
A fantastic lineup that includes Sabbath-loving Black Mountain, electro-whimsy duo Ratatat, Malian blues heir Vieux Farka Toure and more. A
Recent material
The New Porno’s Challengers got a bad rap. We thought it was the best since their debut. B
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