Reviews 
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2013-02-07
Hello Cold Goodbye Sun Southern Tenant Folk Union
Folk collective reaps quirky rewards from genre-crossing.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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2013-01-28
Feeling Mortal Kris Kristofferson
A streak of warm-hearted defiance courses through Kristofferson’s 28th album.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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2013-01-28
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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2013-01-28
Regions of Light and Sound of God Jim James
A soulful, self-contained delight of a solo album.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-11-21
Carry Me Back Old Crow Medicine Show
Old-time stylists make a fiery bid for the spotlight.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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2012-11-12
Casino Classics Saint Etienne
There are some absolute corkers on this updated remix collection.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-11-05
Generation Terrorists: 20th Anniversary Edition Manic Street Preachers
All these years later, the Manics’ debut remains a remarkable work.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2012-11-05
La Ferme de Fontenaille Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou
Artful simplicity from the couple in the cottage next door.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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2012-11-05
Whatever Gets You Through the Night Various Artists
A collection of Scottish artists’ songs for the wee small hours.reviewed by Johnny Sharp
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2012-09-26
Thankful N’ Thoughtful Betty LaVette
Possibly the best set of songs she’s ever recorded.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley
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2012-08-16
Election Special Ry Cooder
Cooder comes out fighting on this presidential election-themed collection.reviewed by Colin Irwin
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2012-08-14
Life Is People Bill Fay
The stunning return of a prodigal son you never knew existed.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-08-14
Cyrk II Cate Le Bon
A second helping of Cyrk, accentuating the dreamier haunts of part one.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-08-10
I Was a Cat from a Book James Yorkston
The emotion and honesty on display are qualities that will never go out of style.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-08-06
Unplugged on Strawberry Hill Toots and the Maytals
These songs will never grow old, and this is Toots’ best album in years.reviewed by Angus Taylor
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2012-07-09
Classic Album Selection (1970-73) Elton John
Five albums from what might be Elton’s most richly rewarding period.reviewed by David Quantick
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2012-07-09
Music of My Mind Stevie Wonder
Wonder’s adult debut brims with passion, excitement and exuberance.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-07-09
Remain in Light Talking Heads
Tracks that continue to fascinate and inspire over 30 years after their creation.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-06-25
Soul Jazz Records Presents: Studio One Sound Various Artists
An exceptional track selection makes this one a winner.reviewed by David Katz
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2012-06-25
On the Hot Dog Streets Go-Kart Mozart
There is only one Lawrence, this is his gospel, and roll on the next chapter.reviewed by Martin Aston
