Feb 8th, 2010 · Right from the start, it's clear that Gorilla Manor is a special album. The harmonies grab hold immediately, but there's also a gentleness to the singing. These aren't knockout vocals, but they're sweet, and they serve Local Natives' swaying, graceful songs just right. Hear Gorilla Manor in its entirety for the week leading up to its release.
Nov 10th, 2009 · The concerto was the English composer's last major work for orchestra, as well as his most confessional. In this recording, cellist Jacqueline Du Pre gives one of her finest performances, exposing both gentleness in the pain and an edge to the tenderness.
Sep 18th, 2004 · NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the grace and gentleness of retired ballplayers, some of whom he met recently. Those players of yesteryear, counted among baseball's greats, did not receive today's meteoric salaries, and many went on to productive careers in sports broadcasting and other fields.