Nick Dent-Robinson - Reviews
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
Richard Hawley
Elegiac and balladic latest album from Sheffield-based singer-songwriter Richard Hawley
Slash
Enjoyable covers album from Guns N’Roses guitarist Slash, which features guest appearances from Paul Rodgers, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. Iggy Pop and Demi Lovato
Neil Young And Crazy Horse
Potentially self-indulgent reworking by Neil Young with Crazy Horse of his 1990 album. ‘Ragged Glory’
Zutons
Welcome comeback album and first LP in sixteen years from innovative Liverpudlian band The Zutons
Ian Hunter
Lyrically rich glam rock from former Mott The Hoople singer Ian Hunter, the second in a proposed trilogy
Pearl Jam
Punchy twelfth album from grunge rock pioneers Pearl Jam
Libertines
Ramshackle but effective first album in nine years from The Libertines
Beyonce
Surprising new album from Beyonce which confounds expectations by combining elements of country rock with her roots in R and B and dance
Texas and Spooner Oldham
Stripped down but impressive joint album between Glasgow band Texas and veteran keyboardist Spooner Oldham
Black Crowes
Excellent first album in fifteen years and welcome return for blues rockers The Black Crowes
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