Reviews
Alicia Keys (2021)
Keys
Versatile double album from Alicia Keys which is split into two parts, one consisting of new songs, and the other of reworkings of songs from her back catalogue
Beyonce (2024)
Cowboy Carter
Surprising new album from Beyonce which confounds expectations by combining elements of country rock with her roots in R and B and dance
Bleachers (2021)
Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night
Celebratory and life-affirming third album from Bleachers. the project of acclaimed producer Jack Antonoff, which includes guest appearances from Lana Del Ray, St Vincent. The Chicks and Bruce Springsteen.
Buddy Guy (2013)
Rhythm and Blues
Satisfying double CD from blues maestro Buddy Guy, which includes guest appearances Kid Rock, Keith Urban, Gary Clark, Jr., Beth Hart and Aerosmith members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford.
David Bowie (2013)
The Next Day
First-rate and excellent return to form in first album in a decade from David Bowie
Elle King (2023)
Come Get Your Wife
Distinctive and eclectic combination of gospel, country, bluegrass and classic rock on third album from award-winning singer-songwriter Elle King
Jake Bugg (2021)
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
Impressive return-to-form on fifth album from Nottingham-born singer-songwriter Jake Bugg
Paloma Faith (2021)
Infinite Things
Intimate and reflective but uplifting fifth album from much acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith (2024)
The Glorification of Sadness
Powerful, rock-influenced break-up album from Paloma Faith, which was inspired by the collapse of her nine-year relationship
SugaRush Beat Company (2008)
SugaRush Beat Company
Soulful new vinyl only single from hip-hop act SugaRush Beat Company which seems destined to be part of the soundtrack to the summer
Yebba (2021)
Dawn
Poignant and diverse debut album from Memphis -born singer-songwriter Yebba