Reviews
Bloc Party (2008)
Mercury
Strong new single from Bloc Party, the first from their new 'Intimacy' album, which comes in several versions, but which is unfortunately ruined by an appalling set of remixes on its B-sides
Bloc Party (2005)
Silent Alarm
Excellent debut album from the much acclaimed Bloc Party, which proves to be "a groovy post-punk album for the emo kids"
Bloc Party (2004)
Helicopter
Excellent new single on the Wichita label from popular London-based art rockers Bloc Party, who have their debut album out at the beginning of next year
Bright Eyes (2002)
Lifted Or The Story Is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground
Compulsive and challenging fifth album from Bright Eyes, the folk/country project of the Desaparecidos, Conor Oberst
Cribs (2005)
Mirror Kissers
Abysmal retro new wave from the much-acclaimed the Cribs
Cribs (2005)
Martell
Bland and soulless latest offering from the much hyped the Cribs
Desaparecidos (2002)
Read English / Speak Spanish
Experimental, but near perfect debut album from hardcore punk band, the Desaperecidos, whose frontman Conor Oberst also works as a folk/country artist under the moniker of Bright Eyes
Elastica (2002)
The Bitch Don't Work
Decidely mixed final 7" offering from the long lasting stars of Brit pop
Espers (2009)
III
Long-awaited and more lighter-toned third album from brooding Philadelphian psychedelic folk set, Espers
Les Savy Fav (2008)
Patty Lee
Compulsive, good-time rock on new single from New York-based art rock group, Les Savy Fav
Les Savy Fav (2007)
Let's Stay Friends
Angular, but catchy rock on first album in six years from the highly regarded madcap rockers Les Savy Fav
Meg Baird (2011)
Seasons on Earth
Spellbinding second solo album of 1960's-influenced folk from Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriter and Espers front woman. Meg Baird
Various (2007)
There's Only One T in Wichita
Surprisingly effective collection of remixes and album rejects on new budget-priced compilation from the Wichita label, which includes tracks from Bloc Party, Les Savy Fav, Espers and the Cribs
Weevil (2004)
Drunk On Light
Second album from the much-acclaimed Weevil, who have taken 1980's Kraftwerk-style anthems and given them a contemporary twist
Related
Interviews
Jimmy Webb
Interview
Jimmy Webb speaks to Lisa Torem about songs such as 'Wichita Lineman', 'Galveston', 'The Highwayman' and 'MacArthur Park', his many musical collaborations and what makes good songwriting
Jimmy Webb
Interview
American songwriter Jimmy Webb has written songs such as 'Galveston', 'By The Time I Get to Phoenix', 'Wichita Lineman' and 'MacArthur Park'. He speaks to Lisa Torem about his long musical career and 'Cottonwood Farm'. the album he has recorded with his sons, the Webb Brothers