Reviews
5 Seconds of Summer (2022)
55055
Versatile and mature fifth album from Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer who have moved away successfully from their pop-punk roots
Agnetha Faltstog (2023)
A+
Revamped and now elegant dance and electronic pop-based new version of her 2013 solo album ‘A’ from ex-Abba star Agnetha Faltskog
Allan Clarke (2023)
I'll Never Forget
Classy second solo album in four years from former Hollies singer Allan Clarke which finds him reuinited with old bandmate Graham Nash
Anais Mitchell (2022)
Anais Mitchell
Thoughtful and warm first studio album in ten years for indie folk musician Anais Mitchell who has been focusing on her alternative career writing Broadway musicals.
Band of Skulls (2016)
By Default
Stunning fourth album from anthemic Southampton-based rock outfit, Band of Skulls.
Blondie (2017)
Pollinator
Appealing new album from Blondie which includes songs written by Joan Jett, Sia, Johnny Marr and Blood Orange's Dev Hynes as well as some Chris Stein/Debbie Harry's own numbers
Blondie (2021)
Vivir En La Habana
Excellent new live album recorded in Cuba from Blondie who late in their career continue to push boundaries
Bryan Adams (2022)
So Happy It Hurts
Formulaic but enjoyable latest album from bestselling Canadian artist Bryan Adams
Charlatans (2015)
Modern Nature
Middle-of-the-road and dull comeback album from much acclaimed Madchester group, the Charlatans
Chrissie Hynde (2021)
Standing in the Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan
Imaginative collection of Bob Dylan covers from The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde
David Crosby (2021)
For Free
Optimistic fourth album in five years from David Crosby, who continues on this his late-life renaissance
David Crosby and The Lighthouse Band (2023)
Live at the Capitol Theatre
Excellent live album recorded in New York from the late David Crosby and his final group The Lighthouse Band
Deaf Havana (2013)
Old Souls
Timeless and polished anthemic rock on third album from Norfolk-formed sextet Deaf Havana, who have recently supported Bruce Springsteen
Diane Warren (2021)
The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1
Enjoyable release from acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren, who having written countless hits for other artists has finally put out her debut album
Duran Duran (2021)
Future Past
Impressive latest album from 80's veterans Duran Duran which includes guest appearances from Graham Coxon from Blur and Giorgio Moroder
Garbage (2021)
No Gods No Masters
Uncompromising yet reflective new album from much acclaimed alternative rockers Garbage
Gilbert O'Sullivan (2016)
The Essential Collection
Appealing new double CD collection from 1970's chart-topper Gilbert O’Sullivan features back-in-the day ballads, but also illustrates how his songwriting excelled thereafter
James (2014)
La Petite Mort
Memorable latest album from 90's chart-toppers James, which was inspired in part by the deaths of singer Tim Booth's mother and best friend
Jennifer Lopez (2024)
This is Me...Now
First album in a decade from Jennifer Lopez released to accompany a new autobiographical film
Jennifer Warnes (2016)
The Well
Impressive eighth album from Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jennifer Warnes, which while released in the United States in 2001, has only seen a British release now
Jethro Tull (2017)
The String Quartets
Ian Anderson, John O’Hara and the Carducci Quartet celebrate and reimagine some of Jethro Tull and Anderson’s most beloved original songs in an extraordinary collaboration
Joan Armatrading (2023)
Live at Asylum Chapel
Eclectic double CD live album from iconic singer-songwriter and guitarist Joan Armatrading, which celebrates her fifty years in the music business.
Joan Armatrading (2021)
Consequences
Imaginative and reassuring latest album from acclaimed 1970's singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading
Julian Lennon (2022)
Jude
Evocative and heartfelt seventh album from Julian Lennon
Katie Melua (2024)
Call Off The Search: 20th Anniversary Edition
Fine twentieth anniversary reissue of Katie Melua’s 2003 acclaimed debut album which includes extra tracks and demos
Katie Melua (2022)
Acoustic Album No. 8
Effective acoustic reworking by Katie Melua of her 2020 eighth album
Katie Melua (2020)
Album No. 8
Sophisticated eighth album from Katie Melua influenced by her marriage break-up and which features the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra
Kylie Minogue (2023)
Tension
Irresistible dance pop on enjoyable new album from Kylie Minogue
Lightning Seeds (2022)
See You in the Stars
Evocative and emotionally powerful first album in eighteen years from the Lightning Seeds, which proves worth the long wait
Marianne Faithfull with Warren Ellis (2021)
She Walks in Beauty
Haunting latest album from Marianne Faithfull which she has recorded with the Bad Seeds’ Warren Ellis and which combines readings of Romantic poetry with sound collages
Miley Cyrus (2023)
Endless Summer Vacation
Evocative eighth album from Mley Cyrus, which splits itself between an energetic and optimistic first half and a more downbeat and melancholic second half
Morrissey (2017)
Low in High School
Welcome return for the Los Angeles-living Manchurian Morrissey as he releases his long awaited new album on BMG almost four years after his last record
Morrissey (2020)
I Am Not a Dog on a Chain
Increasingly flawed and overtly self-indulgent latest album from ex-Smiths frontman, Morrissey
Pretenders (2020)
Hate for Sale
Superb eleventh album from the Pretenders which finds them still a major force to be reckoned with
Richard Hawley (2024)
Now Then: The Very Best of Richard Hawley
Double CD collection from Richard Hawley spans over twenty years of the now legendary Sheffield musician and songwriter’s career, and proves a real treat for fans as well as a wonderful introduction for those only just discovering his music
Rita Ora (2023)
You and I
Long-awaited but solid third album from pop icon Rita Ora
Roachford (2020)
Twice in a Lifetime
Impressive latest album from London-based soul singer and keyboardist and Mike and the Mechanics co-vocalist Andrew Roachford
Slash (2022)
4
Familiar but impressive hard rock on fourth album from Guns'N'Roses guitarist Slash with his side project The Conspirators
Soft Cell (2022)
Happiness Not Included
Excellent fifth album from groundbreaking 80's synth duo Soft Cell
Stellastarr (2003)
Stellastarr
Worthy debut album from new band Stellastarr*, which "like their fellow NYC bands the Strokes and Interpol"m finds them updating "the past and making it modern"
Strokes (2020)
The New Abnormal
Flawed sixth album and first album in seven years from much acclaimed New York band the Strokes
Suede (2022)
Autofiction
Aggressive and electrifying new punk record from seminal Britpop outfit Suede
Van Morrison (2021)
Latest Record Project: Volume 1
Competent but flawed and over-long triple album from Van Morrison