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Flaming Stars - (2024)
Flaming Stars - John Peel Sessions 17.10.96 and 19.02.02

Dave Goodwin reviews a pair of delightful John Peel sessions from The Flaming Stars , beautifully packaged by Precious Recordings of London in this vinyl release.


Doug Dillard Expedition - (2024)
Doug Dillard Expedition - Live At The Hotel Fremont, Las Vegas, September 1970

Julie Cruickshank is impressed by a legendary 1970 performance from bluegrass band The Doug Dillard Expedition, captured live at the Fremont Hotel, Las Vegas.


Beatles - (2023)
Beatles - Red 1962-1966 and Blue 1967-1970

Nick Dent-Robinson looks at The Beatles’ classic greatest hits Red and Blue albums which have just been reissued for their 50th Anniversary in expanded and remastered deluxe editions.


One Thousand Violins - (2023)
One Thousand Violins - John Peel Sessions 29.09.85 and 02.12.86

Dixie Ernill examines the release on 10” vinyl of two Peel Sessions from 1985 and 1988 by under-rated Sheffield C86/indiepop band One Thousand Violins.


Andrew Gold - (2023)
Andrew Gold - The Fraternal Order Of The All - Greetings From Planet Love

Eoghan Lyng examines classic singer-songwriter Andrew Gold’s recently reissued 1997 psychedelic album, ‘The Fraternal Order Of The All - Greetings From Planet Love’,


T. Rex - (2023)
T. Rex - T. Rex 1973: Whatever Happened to the Teenage Dream?

In our 'Re:View' section, Eoghan Lyng examines a new four CD box set which assesses T. Rex and Marc Bolan's work in the prolific year of 1973.


Bodines - (2023)
Bodines - Janice Long Sessions 18/11/1985 and 09/07/1986

Dixie Ernill reflects on North West indiepop band The Bodines' 1985 and 1986 Janice Long sessions, which have just been reissued on 10 inch vinyl by Precious Recordings of London.


Orchids - (2023)
Orchids - Peel Sessions 08.05.1990 and 09.04.1994

Dixie Ernill examines the release on 10” vinyl of two Peel Sessions from 1990 and 1994 by Glasgow indiepop band The Orchids.


New Musik - (2023)
New Musik - From A to B – The Sony Years

Classic new wavers New Musik get almost their entire catalogue compiled on four discs, and Tommy Gunnarsson is thrilled to hear the amazing debut album again!


Thin Lizzy - (2023)
Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous

In our 'Re: View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Nick Dent-Robinson finds that Thin Lizzy’s re-release of ‘Live And Dangerous’ captures the Phil Lynott-led band at their prime.


Boyracer - (2023)
Boyracer - John Peel session 02.09.94

Dave Goodwin takes a road trip with Boyracer back to the indie days of 1994,


Blondie - (2022)
Blondie - Against the Odds 1974-1982

Nick Dent-Robinson examines a new box set from Blondie, which, as well as containing their first six albums, also includes many unreleased tracks.


Various - (2022)
Various - C85

Cherry Red is finally going back in time from the iconic ‘C86’ compilation to bring us this three CD box set of early UK indiepop, and Tommy Gunnarsson surely is delighted.


Various - (2022)
Various - Before the Day is Done: The Story of Folk Heritage Records (1968-1975)

Tommy Gunnarsson enjoys ‘Before the Day is Done’, the third instalment in a folk anthology series from Grapefruit which focuses on the obscure Folk Heritage label between 1968 and 1975.


Prolapse - (2022)
Prolapse - Peel Sessions 20.08.94 and 08.04.97

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look at albums from the past, Fiona HUtchings checks out two Peel Sessions EPs from Leicester indie band Prolapse, which have been released by Precious Recordings of London for the first time on vinyl.


Andreas Dorau - (2022)
Andreas Dorau - Ich Bin Der Eine Von Uns Beiden

Andreas Dorau's re-released 2005 LP finally makes sense to Maarten Schiethart


Anthony Moore - (2022)
Anthony Moore - Flying Doesn't Help

Maarten Schiethart finds that, while receiving lukewarm reviews at the time, Anthony Moore's 1979 now seminal solo album 'Flying Doesn't Help' strikes hard after over forty years.


Keith Richards - (2022)
Keith Richards - Main Offender

Nick Dent-Robinson reflects on Keith Richards' 1992 debut solo a;bum 'Main Offender', which has just been re-released in a thirtieth anniversary edition.


Lemonheads - (2022)
Lemonheads - It's a Shame about Ray

Tommy Gunnarsson finds essential listening a 30th anniversary reissue of iconic US indie rocksters The Lemonheads’ fourth album 'It's a Shame about Ray', which includes a bonus disc of B sides and demos.


New Leaf - (2022)
New Leaf - The Year of the Ox

John Clarkson ref;lects on Edinburgh-based band New Leaf's fourth album 'The Year of the Ox', which recorded originally in 2001, has finally seen release twenty years later.in an updated version.


David Bowie - (2022)
David Bowie - Toy

In our Re:View section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Nick Dent-Robinson is excited that David Bowie’s ‘Toy,’ previously soldas part of a box set format will be released in its own right.


Hawkwind - (2022)
Hawkwind - Dreamworkers Of Time – The BBC Recordings 1985-1995

Julie Cruickshank examines a fabulous box set containing the BBC recordings of Hawkwind, pioneers of psychedelic rock.


Ty Segall - (2022)
Ty Segall - Harmonizer

Maarten Schiethart examines unfathomable King of Garage Punk Pop Ty Segall's thirteenth album, which was released at the end of last year.


Ian A. Anderson - (2021)
Ian A. Anderson - Please Re-Adjust Your Time – The Early Blues & Psych-Folk Years 1967-1972

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Tommy Gunnarsson reflects on a new 4CD box set compiling folk/blues under-appreciated singer-songwriter Ian A Anderson’s first four albums


Party Day - (2021)
Party Day - Sorted

In our 'Re:View' column, in which we look back at records from the past. Dave Goodwin reflects on a new double CD compilation from early 80's Barnsley post-punk band Party Day


Joni Mitchell - (2021)
Joni Mitchell - Blue

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look at albums from the past, Nick Dent-Robinson examines Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s classic 1971 album, ‘Blue’, which is being released in various 50th Anniversary editions, which include demos and out-takes.


Big Eyes Family - (2021)
Big Eyes Family - The Disappointed Chair

Nicky Crewe examines the not-to-be-missed latest album from Sheffield’s Big Eyes Family, which was first released in the Covid chaos of November 2020.


Hawks - (2021)
Hawks - Obviously 5 Believers

Stephen Duffy, sometimes also known as 'TinTin', formed The Hawks after quitting Duran Duran just before they were signed. Tommy Gunnarsson listens to The Hawks' previously unreleased only album 'Obviously 5 Believers', and finds that it isn’t without its charm.


Rubik - (2021)
Rubik - Solar

Maarten Schiethart reflects upon Finnish maths pop pioneers Rubik’s under-rated third album ‘Solar’, which has its tenth anniversary this year.


Loft - (2021)
Loft - Ghost Trains and Country Lanes: Studio, Stage and Sessions 1984-2005

In our 'Re:View' section Tommy Gunnarsson reflects on a new double CD retrospective by influential early indie act The Loft.


Ian Dury - (2021)
Ian Dury - Hit Me! The Best of Ian Dury

In our Re:View section John Clarkson examines an impressive three CD Ian Dury retrospective.


Bitter Springs - (2021)
Bitter Springs - (Suburban Crimes of)  Everyday Happiness

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Kimberly Bright finds that the Bitter Springs’ magnificent remastered 2001 masterpiece '(Suburban Crimes of) Every Happiness' hasn’t aged a day.


Donald Fagen - (2021)
Donald Fagen - The Nightfly

In our 'Re:View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Neil Swift reflects upon Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen’s 1982 debut solo album ‘The Nightfly’.


VIPS - (2020)
VIPS - Need Somebody to Love

Steve Kinrade enjoys new Optic Nerve Recordings retrospective 'Need Somebody to Love', which compiles together all the studio recordings of lost 70's new wave band, the VIPs.


Bert Jansch - (2020)
Bert Jansch - Crimson Moon

Keith How appraises a reissue of 'Crimson Moon', the 21st LP by legendary, late Scottish folk musician Bert Jansch which feature appearances from Johnny Marr and Bernard Butler.


Lapre - (2020)
Lapre - Banzai (Elektronische Musik aus Berlin 1985-87)

Maarten Schiethart reviews a retrospective of vintage synthesizer nostalgia from Berlin duo Lapre.


Neil Innes - (2020)
Neil Innes - How Sweet To Be An Idiot

In our 'Re: View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Tommy Gunnarsson finds something for almost everyone in Neil Innes' 1972 debut solo album 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot', which is being reissued in an expanded version.


Miscellaneous - (2020)
Miscellaneous - My Colors Dark

Ben Howarth refelcts upon Californian singer-songwriter Sean O'Brien's eighth solo album from last year, which is an enjoyable ride from power-pop to angsty punk.


Giant Sand - (2020)
Giant Sand - Ramp

Adrian P examines Giant Sand’s much-cherished 1991 studio album once more, which Fire Records have rebooted once more with a renewed double-disc edition.


Trashmen - (2020)
Trashmen - Surfin' Bird: The Best of the Trashmen

Maarten Schiethart reflects on a compilation from mid-Western surf-twang pioneers The Trashmen from last year, who were finally given a comprehensive Best-of CD in the UK.


David Gray - (2020)
David Gray - White Ladder

Eoghan Lyng reflects on Irish singer-songwriter David Gray's groundbreaking fourth album 'White Ladder', which has just been re-released in a remastered 20th Anniversary edition.


Earthworks - (2020)
Earthworks - Heavenly Bodies

Adrian Janes assesses an expanded version of a 1997 career compilation of Bill Bruford’s jazz combo Earthworks, which covers both studio and live tracks.


Mercury Rev - (2019)
Mercury Rev - All is Dream

In our 'Re: View' section. in which our writers reflect on albums from the past, Keith How finds that a timely sumptuous four CD celebration of Mercury Rev’s 'All is Dream'from 2001 presented with demos, live materials and unreleased material proves to be a relevant and fascinating listen.


Bert Jansch - (2019)
Bert Jansch - Avocet

Keith How reflects on Bert Jansch's 1979 album, 'Avocet', which has been newly re-released in an expanded version on vinyl.


Graham Day and the Forefathers - (2019)
Graham Day and the Forefathers - Good Things

In our 'Re:View' section. in which our writers reflect on albums from the past. Fiona Hutchings examines Medway garage rockers Graham Day and the Forefathers reissue of their 2014 album 'Good Things' which features three bonus tracks.


Gene Clark - (2019)
Gene Clark - Gene Clark and the Gosdin Brothers

As Gene Clark's 1967 solo debut is re-released, Tommy Gunnarsson takes us through its history and its highlights.


Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield - (2019)
Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield - Fillmore East: The Lost Concert Tapes 12/13/68

Carl Bookstein finds that the great instrumental pairing of Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield shines on 'The Lost Concert Tapes 12/13/68'.


Billy Idol - (2018)
Billy Idol - Vital Idol Revitalized

In our 'Re:view' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Lisa Torem examines ‘Vital Idol: Revitalized’, a new masterfully remixed edition of Billy Idol’s 1980’s classic ‘Vital Idol’.


Sorrow - (2018)
Sorrow - Under the Yew Possessed

Keith How examines recently re-released 1993 lost classic 'Under the Yew Possessed', the debut album of Sorrow, which featured Stawberry Switchblade's Rose McDowall and her then husband Robert Lee.


Giant Sand - (2018)
Giant Sand - Returns to Valley of Rain

In our 'Re:View' section, Steve KInrade examines seminal Americana act Giant Sand's latest album 'Returns to Valley of Rain', which is a reworking of their 1985 debut album, 'Valley of Rain'.


Hot Pepper - (2018)
Hot Pepper - Spanglish Movement

Dave Goodwin examines the 1978 only album of Hot Pepper, the disco-influenced studio project of Mexican drummer and producer Jesús Muñoz 'Tilico' which has recently been re-released.


Bark Psychosis - (2018)
Bark Psychosis - Codename: Dustsucker

Adrian Janes reflects on the reissue of 'Codename; Dustsucker', the astonishing 2004 second and final album from British band Bark Psychosis, finding that, while its blend of musical moods and random sounds might be defined as post-rock, it in fact, however, transcends all categories.


Roger Mcguinn - (2018)
Roger Mcguinn - Peace On You

Carl Bookstein reflects on 'Peace on You', the 1974 second solo album from Byrds founder, singer and guitarist Roger McGuinn which has just been reissued.


Gomez - (2018)
Gomez - Bring It On

Cila Warncke finds that an outsized 20th Anniversary Edition four CD re-release of Gomez's Mercury Music Prize winning 'Bring It On' captures the brash charm of their youthful debut


Zz Top - (2018)
Zz Top - Antenna

In our 'Re:View' section Adrian Huggins finds Texas band ZZ Top's recently reissued 1994 album 'Antenna' celebrates the best of their exhilarating music and foreshadows the excitement that their upcoming 50th anniversary will bring.


Television Personalities - (2018)
Television Personalities - Beautiful Despair

Erick Mertz examines 'Beautiful Despair', a 'lost' Television Personalities from 1990, which has finally come out on Fire Records.


Pele - (2017)
Pele - Fireworks

Tony Gaughan reflects upon Wirral-based pop/rock act Pele's 1992 debut album, which has just been re-released in a twenty-fifth anniversary edition


Brinsley Schwarz - (2017)
Brinsley Schwarz - It's All Over Now

KImberly Bright examines influential rock act Brinsley Schwarz’s last album, 'It’s All Over Now', which finally sees an official release after forty-two years


Phil Ochs - (2016)
Phil Ochs - Live Again!

Anthony Strutt examines 'Live Again!', a recently discovered mixing desk tape of a 1973 gig from under-valued folk artist and protest singer Phil Ochs which finally sees the light of day


Death and Vanilla - (2016)
Death and Vanilla - Death and Vanilla

Anthony Strutt reflects upon Swedish duo Death and Vanilla’s recently reissued self-titled 2012 debut album


Grace Jones - (2016)
Grace Jones - Warm Leatherette

Following reissues of 'Nightclubbing' in 2014 and 2015's 'Disco' Grace Jones has even more to offer with the deluxe editions of her 1980 album 'Warm Leatherette' released on Universal


Terry Allen - (2016)
Terry Allen - Juarez

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Kimberly Bright examines Terry Allen's 1975 concept album 'Juarez' which has been recently re-released


John Cooper Clarke - (2016)
John Cooper Clarke - Bakewell Town Hall, Bakewell, 1/6/2016

Nicky Crewe watches John Cooper Clarke perform an exuberant set of punk poetry at Bakewell Town Hall


Breathless - (2016)
Breathless - Blue Moon

Carl Bookstein reflects on London based quartet Breathless' evocative, atmospheric and melancholy fifth album 'Blue Moon', which originally released in 1999, is about to be reissued


Flamin Groovies - (2015)
Flamin Groovies - Supersnazz

In our Re:View section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Adrian Huggins examines 'Supersnazz', the 1969 debut album of 60s underground icons the Flamin' Groovies


Mothmen - (2015)
Mothmen - Pay Attention!

In our 'Re:View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Nicky Crewe reflects on Manchester post-punk band the Mothmen's long-lost only album 'Pay Attention', which has just been released on CD for the first time


Townes Van Zandt - (2015)
Townes Van Zandt - The Nashville Sessions

In our 'Re:View' series, in which our writers reflect upon albums from the past, Tommy Gunnarsson examines Townes Van Zandt's 'lost' Nashville album, which recorded in the 1970s but not released until 20 years later, is now being re-released as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of his career


McCarthy - (2015)
McCarthy - I am the Wallet

Almost thirty years after its initial release, UK label Optic Nerve is re-releasing jangly left-wingers McCarthy's debut album 'I am a Wallet' on vinyl with a lot of bonus tracks. Tommy Gunnarsson reflects on what is his favourite album ever


Monochrome Set - (2015)
Monochrome Set - The Lost Weekend

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Tommy Gunnarsson listens to 'The Lost Weekend', the Monochrome Set's 1985 would-be chart-topper, and also their last album during their first period as a band, which has just been re-released on CD


Gong - (2015)
Gong - Camembert Electrique

The late Daevid Allen’s legacy is enough to fire up the most jaded amongst us. This latest reissue of Gong’s ‘Camembert Electrique’, which comes with stunning packaging, does just that


Phil Alvin - (2015)
Phil Alvin - County Fair 2000

Dan Cressey reflects on 'County Fair 2000', Blasters' front man Phil Alvin's 1994 second solo album, which, recently reissued, finds him moving away from rock and roll and experimenting with jazz and blues


Blind Mr Jones - (2015)
Blind Mr Jones - Tattooine

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Dave Goodwin reflects on shoegazing/Britpop band Blind Mr Jones' 1994 second album 'Tattoine', which has just been re-released and remastered


Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - (2015)
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Junk Culture

Dave Goodwin reflects on Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's 1984 fifth album 'Junk Culture', which has just been reissued in a double CD expanded edition


UB40 - (2015)
UB40 - Labour of Love

Erick Mertz reflects upon UB40's 1984 fourth album and covers record 'Labour of Love', which is about to reissued in a three CD extended edition


Primitives - (2015)
Primitives - Galore

Anthony Strutt reflects on the Primitives' underrated 1991 third album 'Galore', which has just been reissued in a double CD edition


Wolfhounds - (2015)
Wolfhounds - Unseen Ripples From A Pebble

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Dixie Ernill reflects on indie pop band the Wolfhounds' debut album 'Unseen Ripples From A Pebble', which is about to be re-released in an expanded edition


Motorpsycho - (2015)
Motorpsycho - Demon Box

In our 'Re;View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Erick Mertz refelects on Norwegian heavy metal/psychedelic rockers Motorpsycho's classic third album, which has just been re-released in a four CD box set


Madness - (2014)
Madness - One Step Beyond

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Fiona Hutchings reflects on Madness's 1979 debut solo album 'One Step Beyond', which has just been re-released in an expanded edition


Chvrches - (2014)
Chvrches - The Bones of What You Believe

In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Anthony Strutt reflects on 'The Bones of What You Belive', Scottish electronic trio Chvrches' acclaimed debut album from last year


Iron Butterfly - (2014)
Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Carl Bookstein examines psyschedelic Californian group Iron Butterfly's recently reissued 1968 second album, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida'


Beth Orton - (2014)
Beth Orton - Central Reservation

In our 'Re:View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Anthony Strutt reflects on English singer-songwriter Beth Orton's 1999 album 'Central Reservation', which has just been re-released in a new double CD edition


Cardiacs - (2014)
Cardiacs - Sing to God

In our 'Re: View' section, in which our writers look back on the albums from the past, Mark Rowland reflects on English art rockers the Cardiacs' recently reissued 1996 album. 'Sing to God'


Grace Jones - (2014)
Grace Jones - Nightclubbing

In our 'Re: View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Adrian Janes reflects on Grce Jones's 1981 album 'Nightclubbbing', which has just been re-released in a double CD edition







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