Album Review: Malpas – Rain, River, Sea
Rain, River, Sea Released July 31st 2015 Words: Jimmy Gallagher Rain River, Sea is a delicate traverse between pop and folk, the Brummy duo succeed in capturing elements of all three, and in turn, the imagination right from the first notes of this debut record. Carefully programmed synths coat the acoustic strings that feature prominently in … Continue reading
Album Review: Sleaford Mods – Key Markets
Key Markets Released July 24th 2015 Words: Gary Lambert A question to the reader, do you like capitalism, TOWIE and style over substance? If so, jog on now. Don’t even bother with the following album review. You might enjoy the clever yet simple beats and the weird shouting vocals, but you will not get the … Continue reading
Album Review: De Lux – Generation
Generation Released23rd June 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Imagine Duran Duran and the Human League sipping cocktails and they’re being served by David Byrne (Talking Heads) and we’re some way to knowing where the LA duo De Lux are coming from. Generation is their second album and it’s arrived in fine fashion. Dripping with looping synths, … Continue reading
Album Review: The Maccabees – Marks To Prove It
Marks To Prove It Released August 3rd 2015 Words: Jimmy Gallagher Since Colour It In some four albums ago, Brighton’s The Maccabees have not rushed but eased their name into the consciousness of the UK’s indie/guitar mainstream. Fortunately for them, and for us, they have not had to endure the media overkill suffered by so … Continue reading
Album Review: Tame Impala – Currents
Currents Released 20th July 2015 Words: Nick Jacques My aim of this review is to try and not be too bias as I am a bit of big fan of the psych genius, ozzy brain child that is Kevin Parker. From when I first heard Innerspeaker, their debut album, no one had really heard of … Continue reading
Album Review: Frankie & The Heartstrings – Decency
Decency Released 6th July 2015 Words: Gary Feeney After achieving moderate chart success with their 2011 debut album Hunger, Sunderland band Frankie & The Heartstrings disappeared in to relative obscurity despite the release of sophomore offering The Days That Ran Away in 2013. Since then, they’ve focussed their efforts on their Pop Recs record shop … Continue reading
Album Review: Lucy Rose – Work It Out
Work It Out Released 6th July 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Work it Out is the second album from British singer-songwriter Lucy Rose. Starting her career as a backing singer, and from humble beginnings writing her songs on the family piano, Rose has made friends with Bombay Bicycle Club, collaborated with producer Rich Cooper (Mumford & … Continue reading
Album Review: Forrest – Soluna
Soluna Released July 16th 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Soluna is the debut album from Welsh four-piece Forrest, a band with a small but loyal following. This LP is sure to be well received by fans. Immediately obvious from just a few seconds into their opening track, is the post-rock and grunge influence in their music; … Continue reading
Album Review: Carnival Youth – No Clouds Allowed
No Clouds Allowed Released July 10th 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Carnival Youth emerged from Latvia’s capital city Riga in 2012. In a city that’s renowned more for attracting stag dos, it’s refreshing to hear that the city can also conjures up decent music acts too. In terms of media attention, the band have come far. … Continue reading
Album Review: Everything Everything – Get To Heaven
Get To Heaven Released 22nd June 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor This review has been delayed because I was rather busy seeing Everything Everything play Glastonbury – TWICE. An achievement which has only enhanced my connection to the band’s music and this album. In fact this review itself has evolved a lot since experiencing the music … Continue reading
Album Review: Wolf Alice – My Love Is Cool
My Love Is Cool Released 22nd June 2015 Words: Gary Lambert It seems strange that the Wolf Alice debut album is only coming out now considering how long they have been playing at venues all over the country but fortunately good things come to those who wait as we are treated to a true album … Continue reading
Album Review: The Luka State – The Price Of Education
The Price Of Education Released June 8th 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Opening up with a short blast of electro with hints of Tim Hecker in shortened format does not prepare you in any way possible for the hook and chorus laden crackers that lie ahead in The Luka States’ The Price of Education. There is … Continue reading
Album Review: Flo Morrissey – Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful
Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful Released 15th June 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Flo Morrissey is the latest female juggernaut to hit the airwaves and soon the shelves with her debut album, Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful, which has been likened to artists such as Lana Del Ray and Kate Bush. With those two as guides there was … Continue reading
Album Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Multi Love
Multi Love Released 26th May 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Unknown Mortal Orchestra deliver their 3rd studio album to an apprehensive audience. The Kiwi-American collaboration. The album has continuous balance between modern technologies and production while still utilising classic techniques and drawing sonic inspiration from the likes of The Beatles, Prince and Bowie. The theme of … Continue reading
Album Review: Bop English – Constant Bop
Constant Bop Released 13th April 2015 Words: Jimmy Gallagher White Denim’s James Petralli’s first solo album has been a long time in the making. A very long time. In between writing, recording and touring White Denim material, of which there has been a steady flow since 2007’s Workout Holiday, James Petralli has returned to this … Continue reading
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