Peter Allison - Reviews
Huey and the New Yorkers
Surprisingly soul-oriented, but also well-crafted debut album from Fun Lovin' Criminals front man Huey Morgan's new side project, Huey and the New Yorkers
Alabama 3
Confrontational, yet hopeful new album from the Alabama 3 whose themes include the economic recession, digital piracy and the riots, and which finds them blending reggae and hip hop into their gospel/acid/country sound
Wednesday 13
Unashamed party punk on latest album from former Murderdolls front man Wednesday 13 which finds him returning to his roots with immense style and humour
Karma Heart
Striking heavy rock on debut album from North-East based group, the Karma Heart, who were born out of the ashes of former covers band Remedy
Quireboys
Fantastic best of live compilation, recorded at a gig at the Marquee Club in London, from often under-rated glam rockers, the Quireboys
InMe
Fine, but predictable compilation album from Essex-based alternative rock band, InMe
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Vibrant-sounding first album in five years for the bestselling Fun Lovin' Criminals
Die So Fluid
Enjoyable, if repetitive-sounding hard rock on third album from London-based group, Die so Fluid
Panic Room
Confusing and unsatisfying second album from UK-based indie rock act, Panic Room
Glitterati
Gusty-sounding heaving metal on second album from Leeds-based band, the Glitterati
W.A.S.P.
Unadventurous and routine-sounding latest album from durable Los Angeles metal act, W.A.S.P.
Flood of Red
Promising new single from Glasgow-based experimental rock outfit, Flood of Red
Bowling For Soup
Superbly irreverent latest single from Texan pop punks, Bowling for Soup
Gunfire 76
Unimpressive glam rock on first album from Gunfire 76, the new project of former Murder Dolls front man Wednesday 13
RazorBladeKisses
Darkly poetic Gothic rock on first-rate debut alabum from Southampton-based rock band, RazorBladeKisses, which is fronted by two Iranian sisters, Layla and Azadeh
Sonic Boom Six
Energetic new single from versatile Manchester band Sonic Boom Six, who combine their sound with reggae and hip-hop influences
Crazy Arm
Poetentially promising, but ultimately uninspiring debut album from Plymouth-based band, Crazy Arm
OAK
Outstanding new EP from Kidderminsiter-based industrial metal act OAK, whose debut album is out later this year
Anekdoten
Achingly evocative double CD compilation from durable Swedish prog rock group Anekdoten, who draw comparisons with Clannad
Jack Butler
Energetic debut album from 50's rockabilly-influenced Stirling-based band, Jack Butler