Tony Gaughan - Reviews
Band Of Holy Joy
Appealing new EP from London-based alternative rock the Band of Holy Joy which has been released on ten inch vinyl and digitally
Dodgy
Fantastic latest comeback album from reformed 1990s British indie pop trio, Dodgy
Steve Ignorant with Paranoid Visions
Defiant second collaboration between former Crass front man Steve Ignorant and Irish punk collective Paranoid Visions
Veils
Exceptional latest and fifth album from acclaimed alterative rock outfit, the Veils
Teenage Fanclub
Fabulous comeback album and first album in six years from seminal Glaswegian indie pop act, Teenage Fanclub
Monochrome Set
Brilliant comeback album from durable London-based post-punks, the Monochrome Set
Roy Moller
Fantastic sixth album from Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Roy Moller, the first copies of which come with an extra disc
Posies
Instantly infectious and likeable power pop on eighth album from the Posies, which has been recorded as a tribute to long term drummer Darius Minwalla who died last year
Lloyd Cole
Experimental and difficult instrumental-only electronic album from acclaimed 80's star, Lloyd Cole
Alias Kid
Promising and catchy debut album from Manchester-based indie guitar act Alias Kid, who are signed to former Creation Records boss Alan McGee's new label 359 Music
Various
Excellent compilation of both obscure and classic Northern Soul and R and B tracks, which first came to prominence at the influential Scene Club in London between 1963 and 1966
Wayne County and the Electric Chairs
First-rate high octane live CD/DVD package from New York punks Wayne County and the Electric Chairs which was recorded for a television music series which was filmed at the Rockpalast in Dortmund in Germany
Thomas Truax
Compelling eighth album from New York-based singer-songwriter and inventor Thomas Truax, which he has recorded using a set of handmade instruments
Monochrome Set
Infectious comeback album from influential new wave/indie pop act, the Monochrome Set
Blancmange
Enjoyable but experimental fifth album from electropop act Blancmange, the first to feature Neil Arthur without his co-founder Stephen Luscombe who has had to retire because of long-term illness
Justin Townes Earle
Downbeat but impressive album from Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Justin Townes Earle
Hector Bizerk
Exceptional new EP from much acclaimed Glaswegian hip hop act Hector Bizerk upon which they reflect darkly on their native city
James King and the Lonewolves
Fabulous long-awaited debut album from Glasgow-based 1980's post-punks James King and the Lonewolves, who after breaking up acrimoniously thirty years ago have extraordinarily got back together to finish off this record
Bluebells
Fantastic collection of early, largely unreleased demos from Scottish indie guitar pop band the Bluebells, which were originally due to be released on Postcard Records
Jazzateers
Primitive but enjoyable collection of early demos from Glasgow indie pop act Jazzateers, which were originally to be released on the iconic Postcard Records