Geraint Jones - Reviews
Matthew Sweet
Engaging tenth solo album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet, which after some stuttering recent years, proves to be a partial return to some of the glories of his past
Jesse Malin
Unadventurous and somewhat bland collection of covers on fourth album from the usually dynamic New York-based singer-songwriter Jesse Malin
Flo & Eddie
Excellent retrospective double CD from former Turtles stars Flo & Eddie, which compiles together two albums, 'The Phlorescent Leech and Eddie' and 'Flo & Eddie', which have inexplicably been out of print since their release in 1972 and 1974 and proves to be exemplary pop of the highest quality
Nelson Bragg
Perfect upbeat pop on solo debut album from Nelson Bragg, who, as well as playing in several other bands simultaneously, has been Brian Wilson's percussionist for several years
Motion City Soundtrack
Clichéd and overly derivative pop punk on third album from the much hyped Motion City Soundtrack
Tom Stevens
Appealing set of roots-rock, psychedelia and garage rock on third solo album and first record in twelve years from former Long Ryders member, Tom Stevens
Piney Gir Country Roadshow
Rousing sing-a-long latest single from Piney Gir, who has reently moved away from her background in electronica and given her songs a country overhaul
Dancing Did
Welcome, augmented reissue of 80's post punk gorup the Dancing Did's only album
Grand Champeen
Appealing combination of punk, power pop and alt. country on fourth album from Austin, Texas-based Grand Champeen
Rob Kendt
Eclectic second album from theatre critic by day, singer-songwriter by night rob Kendt
Various
Effective fifth instalment of Loose’ ongoing occasional ‘New Sounds Of The Old West’ series, which this time focuses its attentions on women performers from across the alt country/Americana spectrum.
Blanche
Ambitous, long awaited second album from increasingly confident-sounding Gothic country-based rockers Blanche
Graham Parker
Fiery new album from now American-based British singer-songwriter Graham Parker, who over 30 years on from his advent just before punk, shows that he has lost none of his anger, humour or insight
Bc Camplight
Distinctive off-kilter pop, which merges occasionally dark and disturbing subject matter with catchy tunes, from BC Camplight, the pseudonym of American musician Brian Christinzio
Jesse Malin
Punchy new single from New York-based singer-song writer, which features Bruce Springsteen on backing vocals
Kamikaze Hearts
Appealing and quietly revelatory debut British release from Albany, New York-based Kamikaze Hearts, which will be enjoyed by fans of a number of genres including folk, rock and country
Lucero
Enjoyable punk-fuelled hybrid of rock, country and pop on sixth album from the determinedly blue collar Lucero
Trainwreck Riders
Flawed, but promising debut album from shambling San Francisco-based indie rock quartet, Trainwreck Riders
J DiMenna
Intriguing and rewarding debut from socially conscious American singer songwriter J. DiMenna, slightly marred by an over subdued production
Jesse Malin
Inspired third solo album from much acclaimed New York-based alt. country singer-songwriter Jesse Malin, which finds him re-establishing the punk sound of his youth