Latest Classic Pop & Rock Reviews
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People, Hell and Angels Jimi Hendrix
A tantalising glimpse of how Hendrix's genius might have progressed.reviewed by Patrick Humphries
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Off the Record Karl Bartos
A mixed manifestation of electronic pop from the former Kraftwerk-er.reviewed by Martin Longley
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Evidence John Foxx and the Maths
Foxx’s third Maths-assisted set is probably his best post-Ultravox LP.reviewed by John Doran
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The Next Day David Bowie
A triumphant, almost defiant, return – innovative, dark, bold and creative.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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Fire It Up Joe Cocker
Cocker’s an oddly innocuous voice on an album too smooth to really impress.reviewed by Sid Smith
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Saint Julian Julian Cope
Cope’s solo standout, and a record he’d naturally never repeat.reviewed by Ian Wade
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Rumours – 35th Anniversary Edition Fleetwood Mac
A justified addition to the many Rumours already making the rounds.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Broken English – Deluxe Edition Marianne Faithfull
An absolute tour de force of an album from an artist with nothing left to lose.reviewed by Ian Wade
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Natural Order Talk Talk
If magic in music exists, it is here, and never-ending.reviewed by Jude Rogers
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Lady From Shanghai Pere Ubu
First new album for three years from Cleveland’s famously experimental sons.reviewed by Martin Longley
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Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era: 1965-68 Various Artists
An indispensable illustration of the wild and vivid evolution of 1960s psychedelia.reviewed by David Sheppard
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Level 42 Level 42
A debut both understated and triumphant the same time.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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Merry Christmas, Baby Rod Stewart
Rod’s first festive collection finds the crooner on fine fireside form.reviewed by Mike Diver
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The Seeds The Seeds
A worthwhile experience no matter how familiar you are with its many pleasures.reviewed by Alex Deller
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The Very Best of Neil Diamond: The Original Studio Recordings Neil Diamond
Offers more than a whistle-stop tour of the hits.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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The Slider: 40th Anniversary Box Set T. Rex
Bolan’s brilliance came through clearly on T. Rex’s seventh LP.reviewed by David Quantick
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Bish Bosch Scott Walker
Uncompromising, truly unique music from the experimental veteran.reviewed by Ian Wade
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ABBA: Deluxe Edition ABBA
An interesting, experimental juncture in the quartet's career.reviewed by Jude Rogers
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Into the Future Bad Brains
The hardcore trailblazers may have another classic LP in them, but this isn’t it.reviewed by Jimmy Martin
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The Gift: Deluxe Edition The Jam
A sad album finale for a remarkable band.reviewed by Sean Egan