Nick Dent-Robinson - Reviews
Alice Cooper
Energetic but often poignant and thought-demanding latest album from godfather of shock rock Alice Cooper
Sick Man of Europe
Monochrome masterpiece for a fractured feature on debut album from the enigmatic The Sick Man of Europe
Bush
Emotive and powerful tenth album from rock outfit Bush
HAIM
Strong harmonic pop on fourth album from HAIM, who are a Californian trio of sisters
Pulp
Remarkable comeback album of quirky genius, their first in 24 years, from Pulp
Wings
Impressive 50th anniversary reissue of Wings’ under-rated 1974 album
Tate McRae
Suzanne Vega
Outstanding first album in nine years from Suzanne Vega which breaks new ground
Waterboys
Ambitious conceptual album from The Waterboys about Hollywood hell-raiser and mega-star Dennis Hopper
Bryan Ferry and Amelia Barrett
Intriguing new album from Bryan Ferry which finds him collaborating with performance artist, writer and painter Amelia Barrett
Kele
Imaginative third of four planned solo albums inspired by the elements from Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke
Bryan Adams
Inspired blend of nostalgia and reinvention on new 3 CD/4 LP live album from Bryan Adams
Ringo Starr
Stylish and impressive set of country-inspired songs on new LP from Ringo Starr, which proves to be his best album in years
Kylie Minogue
Companion piece to last year's ‘Tension’from Kylie which takes her back deep into the sounds of clubland
Willie Nelson
Enjoyable classic rock covers on remarkable 153rd album from 91-year old country veternn Willie Nelsons
Sabrina Carpenter
Bright, breezy pop on commercial fourth album from Sabrina Carpenter
Bill Wyman
Affectionate and distinctive but low-key covers collection and first solo album in nine years from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman
Deep Purple
Remarkable 23rd album from seminal heavy rock outfit Deep Purple
Jules Winchester
Exceptional digital sixth solo album from Sussex-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jules Winchester, upon which she has collaborated with Groovy Uncle's Glenn Prangnall
Groovy Uncle
Latest album from the under-rated Groovy Uncle proves to be one of the entertaining of the year