Music Reviews
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Andrew Pekler Cue
Andrew Pekler creates library music for film and television.
George Booker reviews... -
Ringo Starr Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo
The most lovable of the lovable moptops gives us a necessary career summary.
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Stanton Warriors The Remixes
Hyperactive Bristolean duo compile the best of their many treatments.
George Booker reviews... -
Various Brazilian Beats n' Pieces
The Mr Bongo compilations of the best in rhythmic Brazilian pop have themselves been compiled into a mix of their best parts.
George Booker reviews... -
Elliott Smith New Moon
Elliott Smith's second posthumous release gives honest insight into the development of late singer-songwriter.
Brett Oronzio reviews and tries not to lament too much... -
Liars Liars
Brilliant. Bloody brilliant. Can an American get away with saying that? I just did.
Alan Shulman gushes... -
Linda Thompson Versatile Heart
After a 17 year hiatus and vocal problems that might have prevented her singing again, 2002's Fashionably Late reminded people of Thompson's great talent. Her new album is a forward looking, optimistic record that bodes well for the future
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Broken Family Band Hello Love
Torn between their Americana background and a desire for a wider audience, the Cambridge four-piece misses the mark on this unmemorable effort.
Peter Hayward reviews... -
Black Francis Bluefinger
Frank Black returns to blistering form and his traditional themes: sex, drugs and rock'n'roll. This time he faces the ultimate challenge - successfully pulling off a concept album.
Simon Briercliffe wonders if it'll work... -
The New Pornographers Challengers
We get what we expect from the side project that keeps nipping at the heels of greatness.
Alan Shulman reviews...
