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Musicall 4 East Chestnut Street 228-9306

Neil Young

"Live at the Fillmore East"

Young is cleaning out his closet and making CDs like scrapbooks. This release is a re-mastered recording of the band's live performance at the legendary Fillmore with Crazy Horse's original leader, Danny Whitten, who died of an overdose in 1972. Fans of NYCH will thrill to hear extended versions of some of the band's classics.

Also out this week:

Cat Stevens "An Other Cup"

Nanci Griffith "Ruby's Torch"

Damien Rice "9" Tenacious D "Pick of Destiny" BOOK

Mitchell's Book Corner 54 Main Street 228-1080

"The Lost Painting"

by Jonathan Harr

Jonathan Harr's bestselling, non-fiction thriller "The Lost Painting" ($14) has just been released in paperback. In it, the reader embarks on a journey in search of Caravaggio's long-lost painting, "The Taking of Christ." This is history, wrapped in a provocative mystery.

- Mimi Beman, owner,

Mitchell's Book Corner

Nantucket Bookworks 25 Broad Street 228-4000

"Horse Latitudes"

by Paul Muldoon

Maybe not many people know the work of poet Paul Muldoon - a northern Irishman who has been living in the U.S. for years. (His wife was once an intern at the Nantucket Review, years ago.) But he's one of the most interesting poets writing today; much of his poetry is playful on the surface, but it hides a seriousness of intent. This book contains a section of 90 haiku text messages on Bermuda, but these even hint at the book's larger theme (if it has one): death. Supporting this theme would be the book's dedication to Muldoon's sister, who died of cancer several years ago, as well as the book's final poem - a long elegy to Warren Zevon, who was a friend of Muldoon's. A thoughtful, clever take on an eternal subject.

- Dick Burns,

Nantucket Bookworks

VIDEO

Camera Shop & Nantucket Video 32 Main Street 228-0101

"Joyeux Noelle" (PG-13 on

appeal for some war violence and

a brief scene of sexuality/nudity.)

Written and directed by Christian Carion, the film follows three narratives revolving around the WWI Christmas Truce of 1914. Aspectacular cast relates the story of Scottish, French and German troops who called a ceasefire on Christmas Eve. For one night, they were able to see each other as brothers and not enemies. "Joyeux Noelle" will be the Academy Awards' French nominee for this year's Best Foreign Language film.

- Laurie Donovan, manager,

Nantucket Video

Orange Street Video 117 Orange Street 228-5806

"Lassie"

(Rated PG for some

mild violent content and language.)

In pre-WWII England, young Joe lives with his dog, Lassie. When Joe's dad loses his job in the coal mines, Joe is forced to sell Lassie to The Duke, played by Peter O'Toole. However, whenever Lassie is given the chance, she escapes and runs back to Joe. Even when the Duke returns to Scotland, Lassie sets off on a 500-mile journey to return to her family. This is a recent film that saw a limited release, but was met with positive response by audiences. The star of the show is a ninth generation descendant from the original Lassie.

- Kate O'Brien, manager,

Orange Street Video