John Clarkson - Reviews
Autumn 1904
Excellent vinyl-only album from lost Edinburgh post-punk seven-piece Autumn 1904`, who have returned after an absence of forty years with this offering, which contains a John Peel Session, demos and old songs recorded for the first time.
Swansea Sound
Typically thoughtful and refreshingly caustic Christmas EP from indie pop supergroup Swansea Sound which reflects on both sides of the festive season
Autumn 1904
Exuberant new single from 1980’s Edinburgh post-punks Autumn 1984, which comes from a forthcoming album of re-masters and re-recordings
Vinny Peculiar
Literate and thought-provoking concept album about hippy culture from Vinny Peculiar, who remains one of our most individual and unique musical talents
Heist
Outstanding third album and first is seventeen years from orchestral pop act Heist, which reflects on the impact of history on all our lives and how it continues to have a hold and effect on the present
Morton Valence
Excellent and eponymous eighth album from South London-formed 'urban' country duo Morton Valence which finds them as experimental as ever
Godfathers
Inventive and richly versatile ninth album from The Godfathers which proves to be a career highlight
Moon Under Water
Evocative and thoughtful post-punk on second EP from Leicester/Liverpool/Basildon group Moon Under Water
Paul Iwan
Compelling and forceful second album from talented Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Paul Iwan
Moon Under Water
Excellent debut EP from brooding indie guitar band Moon Under Water
Launchers
Upbeat and hopeful new single from West London nine-piece reggae/ska act The Launchers
Visions of Albion
Diverse debut EP from promising Merseyside-based Americana/folk act Visions of Albion
Morton Valence
Unusual and obscure album from London 'urban country' duo Morton Valence, which, originally released under the alias of Black Angel Drifter, is now being reissued on vinyl under their own name
Swansea Sound
Fine debut single from new indie supergroup Swansea Sound, which includes Heavenly and Tender Trap'S Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey
That Will Be Lunch
Offbeat but unique and endearing cover of classic 1976 hit by That Will Be Lunch, the project of electronic solo musician Alvin Spetz
Waterboys
Imaginative and literate latest from the Waterboys which proves to be an album of contrasts
Eight Rounds Rapid
Southend’s thuggy rhythm and blues kings Eight Rounds Rapid shine on their third album
Fabulous Artisans
Excellent first single in over five years from harmonic Scottish duo the Fabulous Artisans
Mark Eitzel
First-rate vinyl reissue of Mark Eitzel's controversial eighth solo album which was recorded with a group of Greek traditional musicians
A Different Thread
Hauntingly beautiful but melancholic new EP from 'British Americana' duo A Different Thread