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| | OutKast doesn't live up to its great songs |
 | | OutKast, hip-hop's reigning duo, have released a string of four albums that, to varying degrees, ponder ghetto life from an otherworldly vantage in the tradition of Sun Ra, George Clinton and Afrika Bambaata, climaxing with their release of last year, Stankonia. |
 | | But judging by its Thursday night show at the Firstar Center, when it comes to live performances the duo is only as good as their songs pretty much like any other hip-hop band. |
 | | OutKast, known individually as Big Boi and Dre, tried to dress up the proceedings: In addition to their DJ, two guitarists were on hand, as were three backup singers. |
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