THE EX & TOM CORA - And The Weathermen Shrug Their Shoulders LPThe 1991 album *Scrabbling at the Lock* was a turning point for The Ex in many ways. It marked their first collaboration with New York improvisational artist Tom Cora, who played nearly 100 gigs with the band. It also significantly broadened their sonic palette, establishing them as a force that took their balance between creativity and intensity to a new level. Beyond being a creative milestone, the album also brought them a new audience, as they