Album Review: Nothing But Thieves – Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves Released 16th October 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Buy this album. If I could get away with it those three words, that would have been my review of the eponymous debut album by Nothing But Thieves. It is not going to change your life, but it is going to improve your music library. … Continue reading
Album Review: Broken Hands – Turbulence
Turbulence Released 9th October 2015 Words: Greg Arthur For the uninitiated, Broken Hands are a five piece rock outfit from Kent. Dedicated to the intimation of flight, their intense live shows have earned them a loyal following, and praise such as “like Ashcroft fronting Sabbath”, from the Head of Music at the now rebranded Radio … Continue reading
Album Review: The Dead Weather – Dodge And Burn
Dodge And Burn Released 25th September 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Well hello blues music. Welcome to the future! This is an album which is going to excite people and hopefully widen the tastes of the current music fanbase. From the opening track I Feel Love (Every Million Miles) through to the finale of Impossible Winner … Continue reading
Album Review: Gold Celeste – The Glow
The Glow Released September 11th 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Gold Celeste are a threesome from Norway. Their name is inspired from by the beautiful play of colours and lights in the sky during the golden hour, right after sunrise or just before sunset. And as the name of their band suggests, they couldn’t be further … Continue reading
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: 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 Cribs – For All My Sisters
For All My Sisters Released 23rd March 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Let me start off by saying I am in love with this album, I started writing this as a brief overview but couldn’t help but talk about it track-by-track. For All My Sisters, the 6th album from The Cribs is a tight cohesive piece … Continue reading
Album Review: Hattie Briggs – Red & Gold
Red & Gold Released April 6th Words: Julia Grantham The stunning debut from folk singer-songwriter Hattie Briggs has quite an apt title for such a colourful and rich album. Hattie’s voice is very soulful and although everything that a female folk artist usually encapsulates; still manages to be fresh and irresistible at the same time. … Continue reading
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