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Most Recent Reviews

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart: Dedication - CD
Heartbreaking and poignant Americana on classic fifth album from Texas-based singer-songwriter duo and married couple, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart
V/A: Eccentric Soul: A Red Green Black Production - CD
Fantastic compilation of lost 1970's soul releases, the work of Robert Hosea Williams, an underrated Washington DC producer
Johnny Cash: Bootleg Vol 1V: The Soul of Truth - CD X2
Powerful collection of country gospel rarities from the late Johnny Cash, which focuses on his religious faith
Heartbreaks: Funtimes - CD
Long-awaited but fabulous indie pop on debut album from Morecambe-based band, the Heartbreaks
Spiritualized: Sweet Heart, Sweet Light - CD
Self-indulgent and over-intense latest album from psychedelic rockers, Spiritualized
Primitives: Echoes and Rhymes - CD
Enjoyable, but somewhat bland comeback album of often little-known female-fronted cover songs from 80's indie pop act, the Primitives
Black Dice: Mr Impossible - CD
Chaotic, but mind expanding and unmissable latest album from New York-based experimental three-piece, Black Dice
Orbital: Wonky - CD
Flawed, but mainly successful first album in eight years from electronic duo, Orbital
Allo Darlin': Europe - CD
Fantastic second album which lives up to all expections from much acclaimed part Australian, part British indie pop band Allo Darlin'
Cats on Fire: All Blackshirts to Me - CD
Instantly appealing and catchy third album from Finland-based indie pop act, Cats on Fire
Lightships: Electric Cables - CD
Uplifting debut solo album from Lightships, the solo project of former Teenage Fanclub member Gerard Lobe
Admiral Fallow: Tree Bursts in Snow - CD
Innovative amd optimistic nu-folk on second album from much acclaimed Glaswegian group, Admiral Fallow
Tigercats: Isle of Dogs - CD
Imaginative debut album from acclaimed East London-based C86 revivalists, Tigercats
Nightingales: No Love Lost - CD
Fiery and socially aware, yet bleakly comical first album in four years Birmingham-based punks, the Nightingales
Chefs: Records and Tea: The Best of - CD
First-rate compilation from lost 80's Brighton twee pop band the Chefs, who were musically years ahead of their time.
Opposite Sex: Opposite Sex - LP
Disorientating and oddball, but often compelling debut album from New Zealand alternative rock trio, Opposite Sex
A-Sun Amissa: Desperate in Her Heavy Sleep - CD
Excellent debut album from Leeds trio A-Sun Amissa, which consisting of former members of Glissando, combine dense dreamscapes and blissfully minimalist drone textures
Gringo Star: Count Yer Lucky Stars - CD
Colourful and timeless-sounding second album from 60's-influenced Atlanta-based alternative rock act, Gringo Star
Magic Castles: Magic Castles - CD
Underwhelming psychedelic folk on debut album from fantasy-inspired Minneapolis band, Magic Castles
Gabby Young and Other Animals: The Band Called Out for More - CD
Confusing and unsatisfactory second studio album from eccentric London-based band Gabby Young and Other Animals, which would probably work better live
One Little Plane: Into the Trees - CD
Exciting and innovative second album from Chicago-based psychedelic folk three-piece, One Little Plane
Head of Light Entertainment: The English Don't Care - CD
Suprisingly mild second album from indie pop act the Head of Light Entertainment, which has expanded from being a solo act into a three-piece on this record
Evans the Death: Evans the Death - CD
Excellent debut album from feedback-drenched London-based band, Evans the Death
Peasant: Bound for Glory - CD
Fantastic third album from Peasant, the project of versatile experimental American singer-songwriter and producer Damien DeRose
HAL: The Time The Hour - CD
Superbly written and executed first album in seven years from Dublin-based pop rock outfit, HAL
Rusty Bear: Source to Sea - CD
Easy-on-the-ear, but often inventive folk rock from Leeds-based trio, Rusty Bear
Garron Frith: Away from the Bright Lights - CD
Outstanding and irresistible mixture of folk, rock, blues and soul on second album from North West singer/songwriter, Garron Frith
Lettie: Good Fortune, Bad Weather - CD
Upbeat and satisfying third album from British singer-songwriter and electro artist, Lettie
It Hugs Back: Laughing Party - CD
Ambitious and highly impressive debut album from Kent-based 90's-influenced alternative rockers, It Hugs Back
Limozine: Full Service - CD
Formulaic, but enjoyable third album from London-based punk/new wave outfit, Limozine
Stereo Total: Die Frau in Der Musk - 7"
Fast and eloquent avant-garde pop on limited edition vinyl only single from Berlin-based outfit, Stereo Total
Lilygun: Moonlight - CDS
Suprisingly subtle hard rock on their second single in their new line-up for London-based band, Lilygun


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