Reviews
Andrea Corr (2022)
The Christmas Album
Reflective but enjoyable first Christmas album from Irish musician and Corrs member Andrea Corr
Crosby, Stills and Nash (2009)
Demos
Rewarding compilation of previously unissued rarities taken from the early years of the career of rock supergroup, Crosby, Stills and Nash
Faith No More (2009)
The Very Best Definitive Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection
Unnecessary double CD Greatest Hits compilation from the already much repackaged Faith No More, released to tie in with their recent reunion and impending world tour
Filter (2009)
The Very Best Things 1995-2008
Often lacklustre compilation from American industrial group Filter, the project of ex-Nine Inch Nails guitarist, who unfortunately became more and more disappointing with each new release
Foreigner (2008)
No End in Sight : The Very Best of Foreigner
Overblown and meaningless, but entertaining double compilation CD from the heroically uncool Foreigner
Jeff Beck (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul
Fantastic live collection of rock 'n' roll covers recorded in New York City by guitarist Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp (2022)
18
Well-crafted and credible collection of mainly covers from British guitarist Jeff Beck and controversial Hollywood star Johnny Depp
Joy Division (2010)
Plus Minus: Singles 1976-1980
Faultlessly packaged and presented vinyl only Joy Division box set, which is only nevertheless for the hardcore fan
Pretenders (2023)
Relentless
Classy and rewarding, latest album from The Pretenders
Queensryche (2009)
American Soldier
Emotive and highly impressive concept album from durable heavy metal band Queensyrche, which, avoiding flag-waving,looks at the impact of war across the centuries upon its soldiers
Rod Stewart (2021)
The Tears of Hercules
Strong return to form on impressive latest album from Rod Stewart
Sharon Corr (2021)
The Fool And The Scorpion
Accomplished collection of rock and jazz-tinged piano ballads. on third solo album from Corrs multi-instrumentalist Sharon Corr
Smiths (2011)
Complete
Excellent eight album box set which compiles together the Smiths' complete works
Tina Turner (2023)
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Irresistible, chronologically-ordered box set compilation of Tina Turner's solo work
Various (2009)
It's a Misery Business
Enjoyable compilation album. featuring metal/punk acts such as Nickleback, Biffy Clyro and Gallows, which explores the darker side of romance
Various (2009)
NME Album 2009
Predictable, but pleasant double CD compilation of tracks from some of the NME's favourite bands of the year, including Temper Trap, Enter Shikari, the Horrors, the Enemy, Franz Ferdinand, Muse, Kasabian and Maximo Park
Various (2008)
Oakenfold Anthems
Fine three CD compilation of remixes from techno-trance DJ Paul Oakenfold, who has worked with the likes of Madonna, U2, the Utah Saints, the KLF and Underworld
Ward Thomas (2020)
Invitation
Fine country-pop on fourth album from harmonic sisters duo Ward Thomas recorded during lockdown in a Hampshire cottage