Reviews
Boyfriends (2005)
I Love You
Stunning feedback-dominated 7" debut single from the Boyfriends, whom include in their line-up two former members of Jack
Film School (2005)
Film School
Haunting and powerful UK debut album from San Francisco shoegazing act Film School
Film School (2007)
Hideout
Atmospheric and experimental second album from San Francisco-based shoegazing/rock outfit Film School
Iliketrains (2007)
Elegies to Lessons Learnt
Rewarding and engaging first album proper from Leeds post-rock group iLIKETRAiNS, which focuses on some of history's often forgotten characters
Iliketrains (2007)
Spencer Perceval
Brooding first new release in nine months from iLiKETRAiNS, which tells the tale of British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval who was assassinated in 1812 from the point of view of John Bellingham, his murderer
National (2005)
Alligator
Absolutely captivating third album from the National, which fills the void where the Tindersticks left off ny offering "a more uptempo take on their bitingly real tales of everyday life"
National (2007)
Apartment Story
Fantastic second single from US Americana group the National's excellent and latest 'The Boxer' album
Tindersticks (2008)
The Hungry Saw
Superb first Tindersticks album in five years, which recalls much of their past, but also brings something distinctive and new to the sound
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Dead Fly Buchowski
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