Zena Grieg - Reviews
Kula Shaker
Energetic and innovative merging of Indian music and psychedelia on seventh album from Kula Shaker, the first to feature their original line-up in twenty-five years
Vampire Weekend
Innovative and existential fifth album from acclaimed New York group Vampire Weekend
Sheryl Crow
Vibrant and exhilarating twelfth album from Sheryl Crow, which proves unexpected as in 2019 she announced that she would not bring out any more albums
Caity Baser
Irreverent yet versatile new album from rising Southampton-based musician Caity Baser
Kaiser Chiefs
Eclectic and crowd-pleasing eighth album from Kaiser Chiefs, which combines retro-disco dance tracks with electronica, rock and indie-pop
Jennifer Lopez
First album in a decade from Jennifer Lopez released to accompany a new autobiographical film
Brittany Howard
Experimental and gripping second solo album from ex-Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard
Last Dinner Party
Fantastical and theatrical debut album from much acclaimed London indie rock quintet The Last Dinner Party
Roberta Flack
Enthralling collection from Roberta Flack which brings together the 1968 demos which made up her debut album ‘First Take’
Posey Hill
Eclectic Americana and bluegrass on latest album from Arkansas family band Posey Hill
Nick Cave And Warren Ellis
Exhilarating latest album from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis recorded over three nights ar the Sydney Opera House
Laura Cantrell
Enjoyable mix of recent songwriting and covers of favourite songs on seventh album from Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell
Katie Melua
Fine twentieth anniversary reissue of Katie Melua’s 2003 acclaimed debut album which includes extra tracks and demos
Kate Rusby
Eclectic combination of traditional carols and original compositions on seventh Christmas album from folk artist Kate Rusby
Emily Ann Roberts
Vibrant mix of traditional and modern country on debut album from promising newcomer Emily Ann Roberts
Maneskin
Enigmatic but appealing mix of angst alt-pop rock, with new songs sung in English, on updated version of 2023 album from Italian group Maneskin
Amanda Stewart
Eclectic, reflective and passionate second album from Montana singer-songwriter Amanda Stewart which stands up to repeated listening
Baiana
Infectious and panoramic combination of samba, jazz and bossa nova, sung in both English and Portuguese, from Baiana, the project of Liverpool musician Laura Doyle
Struts
Vibrant combination of rock and pop on fourth album rom glam-influenced Derby band The Struts
Duff McKagan
Versatile and reflective third solo album from Guns N’Roses founder member and bass player Duff McKagan