Richard Lewis - Reviews
Blur
Ninth album by the Britpop pioneers Blur sees the quartet in reflective, laidback mode on a slow burning triumph
Garnetts
Liverpool alt. rock quartet The Garnetts return in impressive style with three track debut EP
Psychedelic Furs
Stunning first album in nearly thirty years from groundbreaking and influential post-punk outfit the Psychedelic Furs
Pixies
Impressive return-to-form on third comeback album sInce they reformed from Boston alt. rock legends Pixies
New Order and Liam Gillick
Groundbreaking indie/electronica outfit New Order team up with revered conceptual artist Liam Gillick for a frequently dazzling live set recorded during the band’s five night residency at Manchester International Festival 2017
Lemonheads
Eclectic but frustrating first album in a decade from alt.rock act the Lemonheads which is a collecton of both familiar and obscure covers
Christian Kjellvander
Introspective but haunting latest album from Swedish singer-songwriter, Christian Kjellvander
Editors
Acclaimed UK indie rockers Editors return with fifth LP which sees them bring more of an electronic edge to their sound with mixed results
Skull Defekts
Underwhelming latest album from Swedish psychedelic/drone outfit, the Skull Defekts
Bird
Atmospheric and haunting debut album from ethereal Liverpool-based post-punk outfit, Bird
Wolf People
Impressive combination of 60's and 70's-influenced blues and folk on second album from London-based band, Wolf People
Fuzzy Lights
Haunting orchestral pop on latest single from Cambridge-based band, Fuzzy Lights
Handsome Family
Fabulous combination of Southern Gothic-inspired folk and country on tenth album from husband-and-wife duo, the Handsome Family
Arbouretum
Slow-burning, but hypnotic sixth album from Baltimore trio Arbouretum, who merge together prog rock, country and folk
Bob Mould
Excellent latest solo release from former Hüsker Dü/Sugar front man, Bob Mould
Elk
Over clean-sounding 60's-influenced third album from Ontario-based garage rockers, Elk
Lizzie Nunnery and Vidar Norheim
Politically aware and musically innovative collaboration between highly acclaimed Liverpool-based playwright/folk singer Lizzie Nunnery and Wave Machines multi-instrumentalist Vidar Norheim
Mozambique Courier
Compact, compelling debut offering from the mysterious Mozambique Courier, which is being released exclusively on cassette
Mashemon
Superb, swaggering electro-glam rock from Liverpool-based three-piece Mashemon
Jay Lewis
Excellent solo debut LP from former Cracatilla lead singer and La’s and John Power sideman, Jay Lewis