Nick Dent-Robinson - Reviews
Rod Stewart and Jools Holland
Enjoyable new album from Rod Stewart and Jools Holland which celebrates the big band sounds of the 1930s and 1940s
Banter
Excellent fourth album from acoustic folk band Banter, who pay tribute on it to their own musical heroes
Paloma Faith
Powerful, rock-influenced break-up album from Paloma Faith, which was inspired by the collapse of her nine-year relationship
Reytons
Powerful and anthemic guitar rock on third album from Rotherham band The Reytons
Paul McCartney and Wings
Enjoyable 50th anniversary reissue in various formats of Paul McCartney and Wings' groundbreaking LP
Marika Hackman
Melancholic and brooding combination of piano ballads and indie folk on latest album from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Marika Hackman
Smile
Cinematic second studio album from The Smile. the new project of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood
Green Day
Accomplished and energetic latest album from San Francisco punks Green Day
Sleater-Kinney
Discordant and bleak but powerful eleventh album from Olympia-formed veteran alternative rock outfit Sleater-Kinney
Shed Seven
Infectiously enthusiastic first album in seven years from 90’s Britpop act Shed Seven
Cat Power
Accomplished covers album from Cat Power, in which she recreates Bob Dylan’s famous 1966 concert at the Manchester Free Trade Hall
Tina Turner
Irresistible, chronologically-ordered box set compilation of Tina Turner's solo work
Peter Gabriel
Excellent first album of new material in over twenty-one years from Peter Gabriel
Sundara Karma
Infectious yet thought-provoking indie rock on third album from Reading-based group Sundara Karma
Madness
Often dark and pessimistic concept album from Madness about the state of our planet
Dolly Parton
Impressive collection of covers on first rock album from Dolly Parton
Emeli Sande
Strong comeback album from Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande
Chris Stapleton
Soulful fifth album from much acclaimed country star Chris Stapleton
Taylor Swift
Expanded and reworked version of Taylor Swift’s 2014 album which saw her make the transition from country to pop
Van Morrison
Surprisingly upbeat double album of 1950s rock and roll and 1960s pop covers from Van Morrison