Andy Cassidy - Reviews
Phil Martin
Innovative and immensely enjoyable second album from Essex-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Phil Martin
Steven Wilson
Breathtaking music and video combination on CD/DVD package from Porcupine Tree front man. Steven Wilson
Dr Feelgood
Enjoyable mid-era double CD compilation from blues rock veterans Dr Feelgood, which, however, does not match up to the magnificence of their early years
Carta
Incredible fusion of post-punk and space rock on third album from San Francisco based band Carta, which is their first to feature vocals on every song
Moby
Formulaic and uninspired latest album from Moby, which finds him moving little on from 1998’s era-defining ‘Play'
Zoo Zero
Inventive and confident debut mini-album from London-based alternative rockers, Zoo Zero
Council Tax Band/Ice, Sea, Dead People
Angry but humorous political punk on superb split EP from Bedfod-based groups, the Council Tax Band and Ice, Sea, Dead People
Nick Lowe
Surprising but unnecessary collection of covers on early Christmas album from Nick Lowe
Aisha Burns
Fascinating but over melancholic and bleak debut solo album from Balmorhea violinist, Aisha Burns
Stephen Dale Petit
Uncompromising fourth album from Californian blues guitarist Stephen Dale Petit, which includes guest appearances from Dr John, Mick Taylor and Chris Barber
Audrey Auld
Superb country rock from Australian-born but now Nashville-based singer-songwriter and country musician, Audrey Auld
Mona and Maria
Uplifting 1960’s psychedelic-influenced debut album from Oslo-based duo, Mona and Maria
Joseph Arthur
Astonishing tenth solo album from Ohio-based singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur, which is his musical response to the concept of the great American novel
Various
Superb eighteen track free download compilation sampler from Ottawa-based label This Beautiful Music, which includes artists such as Dot Dash, Roy Moller and the Model Spy
Strange Names
Enjoyable debut EP from New York and Minneapolis-based electronic act, Strange Names
Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire
Haunting and anthemic debut album from Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Roddy Hart and his band the Lonesome Fire, which draws comparisons with the very best of early U2 and Simple Minds
Body Rampant
Exhilarating debut album and concept record from ballsy Californian rockers, the Body Rampant
Blues Band
Fabulous live album from the Blues Band recorded in 1980 the year after they formed at the Rockpalast in Germany, which, while it comes accompanied by a poor quality DVD of the show, nevertheless is totally compelling
Royal Forest
Fantastic third album from quirkily experimental Austin, Texan-formed band, Royal Forest
Ballet
Hugely enjoyable third album of 80’s-influenced electronica from gay New York trio, the Ballet