Tippingpoint

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Live in Tavastia Von Hertzen Brothers

Whichever you regard as the biggest American musical act — Taylor, Foos, Beyoncé, Aldean — well, that’s what Von Hertzen Brothers are in their Finnish homeland. A fiercely joyous hard rock/prog act with Beach Boys harmonies, structural inventiveness and thoughtful and globally aware lyrical contemplation, VHB are one of the best bands in the world. It’s just that not many people know beyond Europe. Hopefully, this terrific live recording of a 2023 concert will open your eyes and ears to the band’s talent. Personally, I wish they’d have let ME choose the set list. Some of my favorites aren’t represented, but their catalog is so deep that I love this set anyway.

— Rick Koster

Tracker

9 p.m. Sundays, CBS

Another solid crime drama? You must be watching CBS. “Tracker” fits in smoothly with the network’s procedurals. You know the kind of show: It’s not particularly adventurous or innovative. You wouldn’t set your DVR to record it, but if you come across it while sitting on the couch, you’re likely to hang around for a while. Justin Hartley, late of “This Is Us,” plays a loner named Colter Shaw who tracks missing people in exchange for a hefty paycheck. (“Tracker” is inspired by Jeffery Deaver’s book “The Never Game.”) The thing is, this kind of character requires a certain intensity and an ability to (just barely) reveal the emotions behind the tightly controlled exterior. Justin Hartley is … well, handsome. He’s a perfectly pleasant actor but is more lightweight than this role could use. In any case, the first couple of “Tracker” episodes are interesting enough, well plotted, with some intriguing side performances. Those supporting actors are Robin Weigert and Abby McEnany as a couple who helps Colter from afar, Eric Graise as a hacker extraordinaire, and Fiona Rene as a spitfire attorney who dresses down Colter for bedding and dropping her.