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Zena Grieg - Reviews


Little Simz


Lotus
Lyrical, innovative ode to survival on sixth album from London rapper Little Simz


Morcheeba


Escape The Chaos
Eleventh album from much acclaimed British trip-hop pioneers Morcheeba upon which they make a successful return to familiar territory


Garbage


Let All That We Imagine Be The Light
Uncompromising journey through darkness and light on sixth album from post-punk act Garbage


Billy Nomates


Metalhorse
Impressive concept album from Bily Nomates, the nom de plume for Bristol-based post-punk singer-songwriter Victoria Ann Tor Maries, which makes an expressive journey towards catharsis


Lapsley


I'm a Hurricane, I'm a Woman In Love
Intimate and honest third album from Lapsley, who has an unconventional take on love


Eddie Chacon


Lay Low
Cathartic, soulful journey on third solo album from Eddie Chacon, who was previously one-half of chart-topping R and B duo Charles and Eddie


Taylor Austin Dye


Sick of Me
Appealing combination of spirited country tunes and reflective lyrics on second album from Ketucky-born singer-songwriter Taylor Austin Dye


Black Country, New Road


Forever Howlong
Inventive change of style for Mercury Priize-nominated Cambridgeshire sextet Black Country, New Road


Darkness


Dreams On Toast
Flamboyant and semi-parodic latest album from heavy rock band The Darkness proves to be an album with attitude


Maurice


Bulldog
Intriguing debut album from atmospheric French-American band Maurice which is dedicated to joy and rebellion


PinkPantheress


Fancy That
Fun and distinctive latest mini-album from PinkPantheress, the project of self-styled ‘new nostalgic’ artist, Victoria Walker.


Circa Waves


Death and Love Pt. 1
Deeply personal and resonating sixth album from Liverpool indie quartet Circa Waves


Valerie June


Owls, Omens and Oracles
Uplifting third album from Tennessee-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June


Kate Daisy Grant and Nick Pynn


Songs For The Trees
Ethereal latest album from singer-songwriter and musician Kate Daisy Grant and multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn


Martin Carthy


Tranform Me Then Into a Fish
Vibrant musical reimagining of his 1965 self-titled debut album from celebrated folk musician Martin Carthy


Lathums


Matter Does Not Define
Engaging and evocative third album from indie rock band The Lathums


Horrors


Night Life
Bleak ninth album from English rock band The Horrors which proves to be an intense, immersive experience


Ivor Game


When Will You Fall Into My Loving Arms?
Melodic mix of folk-pop on new EP from acclaimed London-based singer-songwriter Ivor Game


Brooke Combe


Dancing at the Edge of the World
Sparkling, soulful debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Brooke Combe


Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham


Big Blue Sky
Inspired change in direction on blues-inspired sixth joint album from prog artist Doris Brendel and her long-time collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Lee Dunham


FKA twigs


Eusexua
Sensual and experimental latest album from genre-bending artist FKA twigs


Rose Gray


Louder, Please
Assured debut album from London singer-songwriter Rose Gray which proves to be a vibrant, hedonistic ride


Leon Bridges


Leon
Smooth soul trip to nostalgia on fourth album from Grammy award-winning Texan singer-songwriter Leon Bridges


Moonchild Sanelly


Full Moon
Exuberant musical romp on third album from South African singer and rapper Moonchild Sanelly


Danni Nicholls


Under the Neem Plum Tree
Atmospheric homage to a beloved grandmother on collection of originals and covers from soulful singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls


Emily Burns


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


Beabadoobee


This is How The World Moves
Self-assured third album from London-based indie rock musician and recent Taylor Swift support Beabadoobee


Dusty Springfield


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


Gryphon


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


Unthanks


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


Joan Armatrading


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


Dorie Jackson


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


Pixie Lott


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


Rosie Lowe


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


Snow Patrol


The Forest Is The Guide
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years


Fairground Attraction


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


Laura Marling


Patterns in Repeat
Eighth album from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Marling proves to be a quiet study in intimacy


Eric DeVries and The Song and Dance Band


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


Pixies


The Night The Zombies Came
Colourful ninth album from alternative rock icons Pixies which reveals a band still evolving


Home Service


A Live Transmission
Successful and colourful live album from accomplished folk band Home Countiies


Morgan Wade


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


That Woman


Find Joy
The solo debut by alt-pop duo ‘Oh Wonder’ singer-songwriter Josephine Vander West, produced by bandmate and husband Anthony Vander West, is a mix of breezy, bubbly pop, complemented by classical synth


Jack Savoretti


Miss Italia
Jack Savoretti powerfully reconnects with his roots on latest album which is sung in Italian


John Murry and Michael Timmins


A Little Bit of Grace and Decay
Defiant ode to survival from John Murry and Michael Timmins on soundtrack album to new documentary ‘The Graceless Age’ about Murry and his battle with drug addiction.


Linda Thompson


Proxy Music
Colourful. living musical to Linda Thompson, who no longer able to sing due to a rare vocal condition, has chosen a number of friends and fellow artists to provide their own versions of some of her new songs


OneRepublic


Artificial Paradise
Spirited, upbeat musical odyssey on ‘best of’ album from Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band OneRepublic


Meghan Trainor


Timeless
Self-affirming return to the limelight on sixth album from Meghan Trainor


Camila Cabello


C.XOXO
Fourth album from ex-Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello pooves a surreal, stand-out encounter


Slambovian Circus of Dreams


A Good Thief Tips His Hat
Excellent 25th anniversary reissue of the Slambovian Ciicus of Dreams' long unavailable debut album which reveals itself to be a timeless musical tapestry


Charli XCX


Brat
Addictive dance songs exploring fame and identity on sixth album from Charli XCX


David Starr and Eric Stucky


Starr and Stucky
Accomplished acoustic album from Americana and blues singer-songwriter David Starr and mandolin player Eric Stucky which takes its listener on a melodic musical journey


Kelly Jones


Inevitable Incredible
Stripped back exploration of emotion and vulnerability on second solo album from the Stereophonics' Kelly Jones


Shaznay Lewis


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Sinead Harnett


Boundaries
Thought-provoking third album from London singer-songwriter Sinead Hartnett proves an immersive, transformative experience


Simon Care and Gareth Turner


Two's Up Two
Lively jaunt into folk and dance on double album from folk duo Simon Care and the late Gareth Turner


English Teacher


This Could Be Texas
Expansive and atmospheric debut album from acclaimed Leeds indie band English Teacher


Kula Shaker


Natural Magick
Energetic and innovative merging of Indian music and psychedelia on seventh album from Kula Shaker, the first to feature their original line-up in twenty-five years


Vampire Weekend


Only God Was Above Us
Innovative and existential fifth album from acclaimed New York group Vampire Weekend


Sheryl Crow


Evolution
Vibrant and exhilarating twelfth album from Sheryl Crow, which proves unexpected as in 2019 she announced that she would not bring out any more albums


Caity Baser


Still Learning
Irreverent yet versatile new album from rising Southampton-based musician Caity Baser







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