Music Reviews
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PJ Harvey White Chalk
Removing herself from the guitar-based, modern sounds of her past recordings, PJ Harvey's eighth record uses pseudo-Victorian elements to capture a deliberate collection of eleven tense, eerie songs.
C.W. Thompson reviews... -
Felix Da Housecat Virgo Blaktro And The Movie Disco
Mee-YOW! Electroclash icon Felix Da Housecat charges back onto the prowl.
Iain Moffat's given paws for thought... -
Radiohead In Rainbows
Seven of our critics offer their thoughts on Radiohead's self-released, set your own price download extravaganza In Rainbows.
Click here to read their collected views on the biggest record of the year... -
Devendra Banhart Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon
The slightly dippy Banhart creates another ageless album.
Brett Oronzio reviews... -
Scott Walker And Who Shall Go To The Ball? And What Shall Go To The Ball?
Former heartthrob releases experimental symphonic piece.
George Booker reviews... -
The Good Life Help Wanted Nights
A new album by Cursive frontman Tim Kasher's side project, could this be a sign of a creative talent spreading themselves a too thin?
Peter Hayward tries to remain focused -
Flying Lotus Reset EP
A brief sampling of futuristic hip hop instrumentals on Warp.
George Booker reviews... -
The Most Serene Republic Population
The Most Serene Republic's sophomore release may not stray from its original formula, but tighter songwriting, direction and a newfound surge of passion makes Population a fun and messy trip.
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Bruce Springsteen Magic
Casual fans may rejoice, but diehards like me will bitch and moan
Alan Shulman reviews... -
Tunng Good Arrows
Third release for the London-based folk outfit Tunng finds them 'experimenting' again, with no real results.
Japie Stoppelenburg gets a little ticked off...