Olga Sladeckova - Reviews
Goldhawks
Experienced-sounding debut vinyl only single from young London band Goldhawks, who have drawn comparisons with the Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Echo and the Bunnymen and the Cure.
Primal Scream
Poppy-sounding, excellent ninth album from the ever durable and versatile Primal Scream
Various
Eclectic new fourteen song compilation from Sheffield-based label Phantom Power Records which includes tracks from the Repomen, Screaming Mimi and Deltasound, and has something for all tastes
Primal Scream
Excellent country-blues influenced eighth album from Primal Scream, back after a four year break from recording
Robin Guthrie
Excellent second solo instrumental album from one-time Cocteau Twins guitarist, Robin Guthrie
Primal Scream
First single from their new 'Riot City Blues' album for Primal Scream, which is accompanied by a controversial video
New Order
Definitive double CD and compilation comprising together all of New Order's many singles, released to coincide with the influential Manchester band's 25th anniversary
Dandy Warhols
Disappointingly over-experimental and self-indulgent fifth album from the usually far more reliable Dandy Warhols
Bikini Atoll
Compelling second album from London-based art rockers and Pennyblackmusic Bands Night stars Bikini Atoll, which was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini
Harper Lee
Slightly predictable but otherwise thoroughly convincing melancholic indiepop on third album from Brighton-based duo Harper Lee
Tanya Donelly
Affirmative third solo album from former Breeders and Throwing Muses star, Tanya Donelly
Agent Blue
Fiery, but ultimately rather predictable punk rock from latest Fierce Panda signing, Agent Blue
Charles Atlas
Engimatic fifth album from San Francisco post-rockers and avant-garde instrumentalists, Charles Atlas
Violet Indiana
Dreamy ,long-overdue second album from Violet Indiana, the latest band of former Cocteau Twin Robin Guthrie, which proves to have been definitely worth waiting for
Nectarine No 9
Unpredictable and unique fifth album from the long-serving Scottish group Nectarine No 9, which is fronted by Davy Henderson, the former singer with the Fire Engines and Win
Air Formation / Tempertwig
Limited to 300 copies 7" split single which features both post rockers Air Formation and indie rockers Tempertwig
Moly
Third release from Guildford post-rock group and recent Pennyblackmusic Bands night stars, which proves to be their finest recording to date
Applecraft
"Unpredictable" and experimental second album from Lupine Howl offshoot project, Applecraft, which takes in elements of both punk and psychedelia
Detroit City Council
Promising funky guitar rock on debut single from new Michigan-based project, which includes an unusual cover version of the Electric Six's 'Gay Bar'
La Motta
Lively new EP from California trio La Motta, which features Sean Friesen, the former frontman with the Asexuals