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Zena Grieg - Reviews


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


Kaiser Chiefs


Kaiser Chiefs' Easy Eighth Album
Eclectic and crowd-pleasing eighth album from Kaiser Chiefs, which combines retro-disco dance tracks with electronica, rock and indie-pop


Jennifer Lopez


This is Me...Now
First album in a decade from Jennifer Lopez released to accompany a new autobiographical film


Brittany Howard


What Now
Experimental and gripping second solo album from ex-Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard


Last Dinner Party


Prelude to Ecstasy
Fantastical and theatrical debut album from much acclaimed London indie rock quintet The Last Dinner Party


Roberta Flack


Lost Takes
Enthralling collection from Roberta Flack which brings together the 1968 demos which made up her debut album ‘First Take’


Posey Hill


No Clear Place to Fall
Eclectic Americana and bluegrass on latest album from Arkansas family band Posey Hill


Nick Cave And Warren Ellis


Australian Carnage
Exhilarating latest album from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis recorded over three nights ar the Sydney Opera House


Laura Cantrell


Just Like A Rose: The Anniversary Sessions
Enjoyable mix of recent songwriting and covers of favourite songs on seventh album from Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell


Katie Melua


Call Off The Search: 20th Anniversary Edition
Fine twentieth anniversary reissue of Katie Melua’s 2003 acclaimed debut album which includes extra tracks and demos


Kate Rusby


Light Years
Eclectic combination of traditional carols and original compositions on seventh Christmas album from folk artist Kate Rusby


Emily Ann Roberts


Can't Hide Country
Vibrant mix of traditional and modern country on debut album from promising newcomer Emily Ann Roberts


Maneskin


Rush! (Are U Coming?)
Enigmatic but appealing mix of angst alt-pop rock, with new songs sung in English, on updated version of 2023 album from Italian group Maneskin


Amanda Stewart


Venom
Eclectic, reflective and passionate second album from Montana singer-songwriter Amanda Stewart which stands up to repeated listening


Baiana


Baiana
Infectious and panoramic combination of samba, jazz and bossa nova, sung in both English and Portuguese, from Baiana, the project of Liverpool musician Laura Doyle


Struts


Pretty Vicious
Vibrant combination of rock and pop on fourth album rom glam-influenced Derby band The Struts


Duff McKagan


Lighthouse
Versatile and reflective third solo album from Guns N’Roses founder member and bass player Duff McKagan


Holly Humberstone


Paint My Bedroom Black
Atmospheric and reflective solo debut album from classically trained violinist and singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone


Olivia Rodrigo


Guts
Refreshing and acerbically witty second album and coming-of-age record from rising star, Olivia Rodrigo


Rebecca Poole


Dreamers Ball
Intimate and sophisticated. jazz-influenced third album from singer-songwriter. musician and actor and Jools Holland collaborator Rebecca Poole


Paul Rodgers


Midnight Rose
Impressive first album of original material in almost 25 years from ex-Free, Bad Company and Queen vocalist Paul Rodgers


Laufey


Bewitched
Stylish blend of blend of contemporary jazz and pop on second album from classically-trained Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laufey


Tenille Townes


Train Track Worktapes
Stripped back EP comprising of songs written and recorded during a charity trip across Canada from country music singer Tenille Townes


Bebel Gilberto


Joao
Sensitive and engrossing tribute to her late father and bossa nova innovator Joao from acclaimed singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto


Idina Menzel


Drama Queen
Entertaining and uplifting combination of electropop and funk New York singer-songwriter and actor and LGBTQ+ activist Idina Menzel


Anne Marie


Unhealthy
Upbeat but cathartic third album from Brit Award- nominated singer-songwriter Anne-Marie


Jenna Paulette


The Girl I Was
Appealing mix of traditional and contemporary country.on debut album from Texan singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette


Maisie Peters


The Good Witch
Accomplished combination of catchy electronics and punky pop on second album from West Sussex singer-songwriter Maisie Peters


Cinder Well


Cadence
Kaleidoscopic and evocative new album from Cinder Well, the project of Los Angeles experimental folk artist Amelia Baker


Tom Grennan


What Ifs & Maybes
Upbeat and appealing new album from Brit Award=nominated soul singer-songwriter Tom Drennan


Janelle Monae


The Age of Pleasure
Raunchy but inventive fourth album from American singer and actor Janelle Monae


bar italia


Tracey Denim
Attention-demanding and experimental mix of moody rock, pop, post-punk and trip-hop on third album from elusive London-based trio bar italia


Arlo Parks


My Soft Machine
Dreamy and evocative latest album form 2021 Mercury Prize winner Arlo Parks


Alison Goldfrapp


The Love Intention
Colourful and theatrical synth-pop on debut solo album from Alison Goldfrapp, the frontwoman of successful electronic duo Goldfrapp


Helene Cronin


Landmarks
Eclectic and powerful latest album from engaging Nashville singer-songwriter Helene Cronin


Huge Shark


Everything
Operatic electro-pop on impressive debut album from Huge Shark, the project of enigmatic Californian singer-songwriter Valerie Polichar


H.C. McEntire


Every Acre
Melancholic but ultimately hopeful folk-pop on third solo album from North Carolina singer-songwriter H.C. McEntire


Feist


Multitudes
Evocative but reflective latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Feist


Lynn Miles


TumbleWeedyWorld
Emotive combination of traditional Americana and bluegrass with hints of pop and country on sixteenth album by Canadian singer-songwriter Lynn Miles


Boygenius


The Record
Intense but accomplished alternative rock on debut album from supergroup trio Boygenius


Casey Penn


One Step Away
Reflective debut solo album from Arkansas-based songwriter and musician, Casey Penn who puts a refreshing new take on the bluegrass genre


Miley Cyrus


Endless Summer Vacation
Evocative eighth album from Mley Cyrus, which splits itself between an energetic and optimistic first half and a more downbeat and melancholic second half


Ward Thomas


Music in the Madness
Melodic and ultimately uplifting fifth album from Hampshire country-pop twin sister duo Ward Thomas


Elle King


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


Paramore


This Is Why
Reflective sixth album from Tennessee rock band Paramore which captures present unease and uncertainty perfectly


Caitlin Rose


CAZIMI
Confident and accomplished comeback album from Nashville-based musician and singer-songwriter Caitlin Rose


Irene Kelley


Snow White Memories
Sparkling mix of country, bluegrass and Americana on fourth album from Nashville singer-songwriter Irene Kelley


Belle And Sebastian


Late Developers
Eclectic latest album from Glasgow indie-pop band Belle and Sebastian


Taken By Trees


Another Year
Striking mini-album and coves collection from Taken by Trees, the project of Swedish indie-pop singer-songwriter Victoria Bergsman, which reinterprets the songs of Zombies frontman Colin Blunstone on the fiftieth anniversary of his solo record ‘One Year’


Ruth Angell


Hlywing
Enthralling strings-laden debut album from classically-trained multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ruth Angell


Angela Easterling


Witness
Melodic mix of Americana, country and rock on sixth album from evocative South Carolina-based singer-songwriter Angela Easterling


Nels Johnson


IOS
Minimalist and atmospheric second album from Portland-based singer-songwriter Nels Johnson and his band The Accidental Saints


Sarah Lee Langford and Will Stewart


Bad Luck and Love
Engrossing and tantalizing new album from Alabama singer-songwriters Sarah Lee Langford and Will Stewart


Joss Stone


Merry Christmas, Love
Uplifting Christmas album from Grammy award winning UK singer-songwriter Joss Stone


Weyes Blood


And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
Inventive and spiritual fifth album, the second part in a proposed trilogy, from acclaimed Californian singer-songwriter Weyes Blood


Lauren Reno


Gold Rush
Nostalgic and romantic debut album up-and-coming US singer-songwriter Lauren Reno which presents a fresh contemporary take on country music


Ali McGuirk


Til It's Gone
The Boston-based singer-songwriter Ali McGuirk, who has described her sound as “a multi-genre experience,” has released a follow-up to her acclaimed debut album ‘Slow Burn’. Recorded in LA, co-prod







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