Reviews



Oïmiakon

Oïmiakon  - Comptoir Des Vanites

Comptoir Des Vanites

Restless robotic twists and sweaty earache from Parisian electronic musician Oïmiakon


Unthanks

Unthanks - In Winter

In Winter

Contemplative take on Christmas from eclectic Tyneside folk quintet ‘The Unthanks


Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr - Look Up

Look Up

Country-influenced new album from Ringo Starr which proves to be his most satisfying album since the 1970s.


Kopy

Kopy - Heart Fresh

Heart Fresh

Astute electro blaze of an album from Osaka-based techno musician Kopy


Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield - The BBC Sessions

The BBC Sessions

Emotionally rewarding vinyl release of Dusty Springfield’s BBC Sessions, which proves a colourful and important release in the incomparable and much-missed 60’s singer’s catalogue


Meridian Brothers

Meridian Brothers - Mi Latinoamérica Sufre

Mi Latinoamérica Sufre

Unpredictable and defiant latest album by masters of 21. Century cumbia The Meeidian Brothers


Joan Armatrading

Joan Armatrading - How Did This Happen and What Does It Mean?

How Did This Happen and What Does It Mean?

Innovative return to familiar ground on twenty-first studio album from iconic, award-winning singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading


Buzz' Ayaz

Buzz' Ayaz - Buzz' Ayaz

Buzz' Ayaz

Intoxicating blend of fuzzy garage punk, traditional Greek and Turkish folk dances and dislocated synthesizers on debut album from Buzz’ Ayaz


Emily Burns

Emily Burns - Die Happy

Die Happy

Emotive, introspective debut album with a contemporary edge from rising star and singer-songwriter Emily Burns


El Khat

El Khat - Mute

Mute

Infectious, rock and roll influenced third album from Berlin-based but Yemen-formed trio El Khat.


Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott - Encino

Encino

Accomplished comeback on first album in a decade from award-winning singer-songwriter Pixie Lott


Badawi

Badawi - The Book of Jinn

The Book of Jinn

Fine return to form on new vinyl only album from DJ producer Badawi


Gryphon

Gryphon - Gryphon  Live - A Sonic Tonic

Gryphon Live - A Sonic Tonic

Fascinating musical journey on double CD and first ever live album from medieval folk/progressive rock band Gryphon which has been together for over five decades


Danni Nicholls

Danni Nicholls - Under the Neem Plum Tree

Under the Neem Plum Tree

Atmospheric homage to a beloved grandmother on collection of originals and covers from soulful singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls


Phelimuncasi and Metal Preyers

Phelimuncasi and Metal Preyers - Iziggnamba

Iziggnamba

Futuristic Zulu trio Phelamncasi join forces with London producer Jesse Hackett


Dorie Jackson

Dorie Jackson - Stupid Says Run

Stupid Says Run

Colourful fusion of folk, rock and prog on second album from Kaprekar vocalist Dorie Jackson


Beabadoobee

Beabadoobee - This is How The World Moves

This is How The World Moves

Self-assured third album from London-based indie rock musician and recent Taylor Swift support Beabadoobee


Rosie Lowe

Rosie Lowe - Lover, Other

Lover, Other

Intriguing and eclectic musical collage on third album from Devon-born, but now London-based singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe


Pixies

Pixies - The Night The Zombies Came

The Night The Zombies Came

Colourful ninth album from alternative rock icons Pixies which reveals a band still evolving


Eric DeVries and The Song and Dance Band

Eric DeVries and The Song and Dance Band - Traveler's Heart

Traveler's Heart

Excellent fifth album from Netherlands singer-songwriter Eric Devries, with its themes of moving and travelling, is a colourful, musica odyssey


Ashley Reaks

Ashley Reaks - The Body Blow of Grief

The Body Blow of Grief

Consistently inventive fourteenth album from Harrogate visual artist/instrumentalist/songwriter Ashley Reaks


Fairground Attraction

Fairground Attraction - Beautiful Happening

Beautiful Happening

Uplifting first album in 34 years from chart-toppers Fairground Attraction finds them a vibrant reincarnation


Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson - Last Leaf On The Tree

Last Leaf On The Tree

Enjoyable classic rock covers on remarkable 153rd album from 91-year old country veternn Willie Nelsons


Morgan Wade

Morgan Wade - Obsessed

Obsessed

Striking and emotive fourth album from Virginia-based singer-songwriter Morgan Wade