Music Reviews
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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... -
Volunteer Pioneer Volunteer Pioneer
The now defunct band's first and last release of fun folk pop.
Lewis Parry reviews... -
Minus The Bear Planet Of Ice
Whether surprising or not, whether you were a fan of their laid back charm, Planet Of Ice finds Minus The Bear at the top of their game.
Lewis Parry reviews... -
Bonde Do Role With Lasers
The debut album from Bonde Do Role sees Domino trying to feed baile funk to the indie kids.
Pat Harte reviews... -
Miaow Miaow Summertime for a Lifetime
Luxembourg's Miaow Miaow deliver a master class in sun drenched power pop.
A suitably impressed Tom Lee writes… -
Nina Nastasia & Jim White You Follow Me
Doggedly, devilishly, White drags each of these songs out through the woods in the middle of the night and forces them to find their own way home.
Zach Green reviews... -
Caribou Andorra
Finally, a throwback that is as good as its influences.
Alan Shulman takes a trip... -
Songs Of Green Pheasant Gyllyng Street
32 year old Sheffield native Duncan Sumpner's third SOGP album is his finest to date, recalling the very best of early 90s indie, in particular that of the 4AD label.
David Coleman reviews... -
The Clientele God Save The Clientele
Where we once had to work to get inside their songs and find the door left open as they played, the Clientele now sound like they're playing in an airtight studio.
Zach Green reviews...
