Music Reviews
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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
So Peter Hayward says anyway... -
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... -
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...
