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Close Lobsters

Close Lobsters                - Janice Long Session 15.07.86, John Peel Session 04.01.88 and Radio Clyde Session March 1989

Janice Long Session 15.07.86, John Peel Session 04.01.88 and Radio Clyde Session March 1989
In our Re:View section, in which we look at recordings from the past, Dixie Ernill looks at the recent release on 10 inch vinyl by Precious Recordings of London of three radio sessions by Scottish indiepop band The Close Lobsters.


Flaming Stars

Flaming Stars - John Peel Sessions 17.10.96 and 19.02.02

John Peel Sessions 17.10.96 and 19.02.02
Dave Goodwin reviews a pair of delightful John Peel sessions from The Flaming Stars , beautifully packaged by Precious Recordings of London in this vinyl release.


Doug Dillard Expedition

Doug Dillard Expedition - Live At The Hotel Fremont, Las Vegas, September 1970

Live At The Hotel Fremont, Las Vegas, September 1970
Julie Cruickshank is impressed by a legendary 1970 performance from bluegrass band The Doug Dillard Expedition, captured live at the Fremont Hotel, Las Vegas.


Heavenly

Heavenly - The Decline and Fall of Heavenly

The Decline and Fall of Heavenly
In our Re:View section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Tommy Gunnarsson finds that iconic indiepopsters Heavenly's 1994 third album, ‘The Decline and Fall of Heavenly’, which has just been re-released on on vinyl, still stands the test of time.


Difford and Tilbrook

Difford and Tilbrook - Difford and Tilbrook

Difford and Tilbrook
Julie Cruickshank finds that the only album released by ex-Squeeze songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, this self-titled 1984 album stands as a bridge between the end of the band and the solo careers of the two members.


Cuban Boys

Cuban  Boys - John Peel Session, 13.01.99

John Peel Session, 13.01.99
English electronic group and production team, The Cuban Boys, get high marks from iDave Goodwin for this release on Precious Recordings of London for their 1999 John Peel session..


Bis

Bis - John Peel Sessions 14.10.95 and 16.06.96

John Peel Sessions 14.10.95 and 16.06.96
In our Re: VIew section, in which we look back at records from the past, Dave Goodwin examines two Peel Sessions from 1995 and 1996 from Scottish indiepop trio Bis, which have just been released on 10" vinyl by Precious Recordings of London.


Standard Fare

Standard Fare - Huw Stephens Session 01.07.10

Huw Stephens Session 01.07.10
Dave Goodwin enjoys a 2010 radio session from Derbyshire indie pop trio Standard Fare, who are the latest band to get the beautiful Precious Recordings treatment for a vinyl re-release.


Speed of the Stars

Speed of the Stars - Speed of the Stars

Speed of the Stars
Steve Kinrade is impressed by a reissue the reissue of the eponymous 2016 debut album from Speed Of The Stars, the project of The Church's Steve Kilbey and Cactus World News' Frank Kearns.


Beatles

Beatles - Red 1962-1966 and Blue 1967-1970

Red 1962-1966 and Blue 1967-1970
Nick Dent-Robinson looks at The Beatles’ classic greatest hits Red and Blue albums which have just been reissued for their 50th Anniversary in expanded and remastered deluxe editions.


Cranberries

Cranberries - No Need to Argue

No Need to Argue
Zena Greig reflects upon Irish pop/rock outfit The Cranberries third album ‘To the Faithful Departed’, which has just been re-released in a deluxe edition.


Even As We Speak

Even As We Speak - John Peel Sessions 16.02.92 and 20.09.93

John Peel Sessions 16.02.92 and 20.09.93
Dave Goodwin is impressed by two 1990’s John Peel Sessions by Australian indie pop band Even As We Speak, which have just been released on the ever reliable Precious Recordings of London.


Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne - Radio Times: Live at the BBC

Radio Times: Live at the BBC
Iconic Newcastle folk rock act Lindisfarne recorded lots of lots of music for the BBC during the 70s and 80s, and now all the sessions are compiled on a lovely eight-disc CD box set. Tommy Gunnarsson is certainly intrigued by what he’s hearing.


BB King, Albert King and Freddie King

BB King, Albert King and Freddie King - Three Kings

Three Kings
Nicky Crewe finds that this double CD compilation of live performances from three of the most influential US blues guitarists. BB King, Albert King and Freddie King, is both a revelation and a reminder of the story of the blues.


Helen Love

Helen Love - Steve Lamacq Session 16.09.98

Steve Lamacq Session 16.09.98
Welsh drum-machine punksters Helen Love recorded two BBC sessions at the end of the 90s, and the second one, from 1998, has now been released on 10” vinyl by Precious Recordings. Tommy Gunnarsson thinks this one’s for the already converted


One Thousand Violins

One Thousand Violins - John Peel Sessions 29.09.85 and 02.12.86

John Peel Sessions 29.09.85 and 02.12.86
Dixie Ernill examines the release on 10” vinyl of two Peel Sessions from 1985 and 1988 by under-rated Sheffield C86/indiepop band One Thousand Violins.


Rachel Stamp

Rachel Stamp - Hymns for Strange Children

Hymns for Strange Children
Dave Goodwin re-examines the debut set by London glam rockers Rachel Stamp, who looked set to break into the mainstream at the start of the new Millennium.


Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold - The Fraternal Order Of The All - Greetings From Planet Love

The Fraternal Order Of The All - Greetings From Planet Love
Eoghan Lyng examines classic singer-songwriter Andrew Gold’s recently reissued 1997 psychedelic album, ‘The Fraternal Order Of The All - Greetings From Planet Love’,


T. Rex

T. Rex - T. Rex 1973: Whatever Happened to the Teenage Dream?

T. Rex 1973: Whatever Happened to the Teenage Dream?
In our 'Re:View' section, Eoghan Lyng examines a new four CD box set which assesses T. Rex and Marc Bolan's work in the prolific year of 1973.


Bodines

Bodines - Janice Long Sessions 18/11/1985 and 09/07/1986

Janice Long Sessions 18/11/1985 and 09/07/1986
Dixie Ernill reflects on North West indiepop band The Bodines' 1985 and 1986 Janice Long sessions, which have just been reissued on 10 inch vinyl by Precious Recordings of London.


Orchids

Orchids - Peel Sessions 08.05.1990 and 09.04.1994

Peel Sessions 08.05.1990 and 09.04.1994
Dixie Ernill examines the release on 10” vinyl of two Peel Sessions from 1990 and 1994 by Glasgow indiepop band The Orchids.


Sam Shinazzi

Sam Shinazzi - Days I Won't Forget

Days I Won't Forget
In our 'Re:VIew' section' Malcolm Carter reflects on last year's sixth studio album from Australian singer-songwriter Sam Shinazzi, this time produced by power pop legend Michael Carpenter, which proved an inspired move that has produced Shinazzi’s finest album to date.


Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon
Nick Dent-Robinson reflects on the extraordinary impact of Pink Floyd’s 1973 album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ which the fourth best-selling album of all time, is being released both in a box set and a live album for its 50th anniversary.


Elton John

Elton John - Honky Château’

Honky Château’
Nick Dent-Robinson listens to the reissue of ’Honky Château’, the 1972 album that sent Elton John’s career into the stratosphere.


New Musik

New Musik - From A to B – The Sony Years

From A to B – The Sony Years
Classic new wavers New Musik get almost their entire catalogue compiled on four discs, and Tommy Gunnarsson is thrilled to hear the amazing debut album again!


Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous

Live and Dangerous
In our 'Re: View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Nick Dent-Robinson finds that Thin Lizzy’s re-release of ‘Live And Dangerous’ captures the Phil Lynott-led band at their prime.


Boyracer

Boyracer - John Peel session 02.09.94

John Peel session 02.09.94
Dave Goodwin takes a road trip with Boyracer back to the indie days of 1994,


Sons of Adam

Sons of Adam - Saturday's Sons - Complete Recordings  1964-1966

Saturday's Sons - Complete Recordings 1964-1966
In our Re:View section, in which our writers look back at records from the past, Malcolm Carter celebrates a brlliantly produced double CD package of 60's cult band The Sons Of Adam’s complete output.


Blondie

Blondie - Against the Odds 1974-1982

Against the Odds 1974-1982
Nick Dent-Robinson examines a new box set from Blondie, which, as well as containing their first six albums, also includes many unreleased tracks.


Various

Various - Pillows and Prayers

Pillows and Prayers
Cherry Red celebrates the 40th anniversary of its iconic label sampler ‘Pillows and Prayers’ with a new, expanded version. Tommy Gunnarsson takes us along for the ride.


Beatles

Beatles - Revolver

Revolver
Nick Dent-Robinson examines The Beatles' influential 1966 album 'Revolver', which has recently been re-released in a newly mixed version.


Tommy James and the Shondells

Tommy James and the Shondells - 40 Years: The Complete Singles Collection (1966-2006)

40 Years: The Complete Singles Collection (1966-2006)
Lisa Torem enjoys a new compilation from unrivaled American singer-songwriter Tommy James which includes distinctive recordings from his long-standing solo career.


Various

Various - C85

C85
Cherry Red is finally going back in time from the iconic ‘C86’ compilation to bring us this three CD box set of early UK indiepop, and Tommy Gunnarsson surely is delighted.


Wolfhounds

Wolfhounds - Bright and Guilty

Bright and Guilty
In our Re:View section, in which our wriiters look back at albums from the past, Kiimberly Bright is impressed by an Optic Nerve reissue of ‘Bright and Guilty’, the 1989 second album‘ from the legendary Wolfhounds, one of the best C86 bands and Romford's finest.


Various

Various - Before the Day is Done: The Story of Folk Heritage Records (1968-1975)

Before the Day is Done: The Story of Folk Heritage Records (1968-1975)
Tommy Gunnarsson enjoys ‘Before the Day is Done’, the third instalment in a folk anthology series from Grapefruit which focuses on the obscure Folk Heritage label between 1968 and 1975.


Prolapse

Prolapse - Peel Sessions 20.08.94 and 08.04.97

Peel Sessions 20.08.94 and 08.04.97
In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look at albums from the past, Fiona HUtchings checks out two Peel Sessions EPs from Leicester indie band Prolapse, which have been released by Precious Recordings of London for the first time on vinyl.


Andreas Dorau

Andreas Dorau - Ich Bin Der Eine Von Uns Beiden

Ich Bin Der Eine Von Uns Beiden
Andreas Dorau's re-released 2005 LP finally makes sense to Maarten Schiethart


Anthony Moore

Anthony Moore - Flying Doesn't Help

Flying Doesn't Help
Maarten Schiethart finds that, while receiving lukewarm reviews at the time, Anthony Moore's 1979 now seminal solo album 'Flying Doesn't Help' strikes hard after over forty years.


Biff Bang Pow!

Biff Bang Pow! - A Better Life – Complete Creations 1984-1991

A Better Life – Complete Creations 1984-1991
Tommy Gunnarsson reflects upon a new six-disc box set on Cherry Red which compiles together Creation Records boss Alan McGee’s recordings with his 80’s and 90’s band Biff Bang Pow!


Keith Richards

Keith Richards - Main Offender

Main Offender
Nick Dent-Robinson reflects on Keith Richards' 1992 debut solo a;bum 'Main Offender', which has just been re-released in a thirtieth anniversary edition.


Lemonheads

Lemonheads - It's a Shame about Ray

It's a Shame about Ray
Tommy Gunnarsson finds essential listening a 30th anniversary reissue of iconic US indie rocksters The Lemonheads’ fourth album 'It's a Shame about Ray', which includes a bonus disc of B sides and demos.


New Leaf

New Leaf - The Year of the Ox

The Year of the Ox
John Clarkson ref;lects on Edinburgh-based band New Leaf's fourth album 'The Year of the Ox', which recorded originally in 2001, has finally seen release twenty years later.in an updated version.


David Bowie

David Bowie - Toy

Toy
In our Re:View section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Nick Dent-Robinson is excited that David Bowie’s ‘Toy,’ previously soldas part of a box set format will be released in its own right.


Hawkwind

Hawkwind - Dreamworkers Of Time – The BBC Recordings 1985-1995

Dreamworkers Of Time – The BBC Recordings 1985-1995
Julie Cruickshank examines a fabulous box set containing the BBC recordings of Hawkwind, pioneers of psychedelic rock.


Ty Segall

Ty Segall - Harmonizer

Harmonizer
Maarten Schiethart examines unfathomable King of Garage Punk Pop Ty Segall's thirteenth album, which was released at the end of last year.


Don Zilla

Don Zilla - Ekizikiza Mubwengula

Ekizikiza Mubwengula
In our 'Re:View' section, Maarten Schiethart finds that baffling, avant garde electronic wizard from Kampala Don Zilla is graced with a divine touch on his new album 'Ekizikiza Mubwengula' which was released earlier this year.


Oasis

Oasis - Knebworth 1990

Knebworth 1990
Zena Greig enjoys Oasis' new double live CD which captures the two infamous sell-out concerts they played at Knebwoth in 1996.


Garbage

Garbage - Beautiful Garbage

Beautiful Garbage
In our 'Re: View' section, in which our writers look back at albums from the past, Zena Greig reflects on Garbage's 2001 third album 'Beautiful Garbage', which is being released in a remastered, expanded version.







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