Reviews 
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2013-03-06
Pale Green Ghosts John Grant
Grant swaps pastoral 70s sounds for synth-pop on a stunning second solo LP.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-03-01
Love From London Robyn Hitchcock
The erstwhile Soft Boy’s latest solo outing is a brooding, politicised set.reviewed by David Sheppard
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2013-03-01
Graffiti on the Train Stereophonics
A relaxed eighth album from Kelly Jones and company.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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2013-03-01
Old Yellow Moon Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell
Smiles and tears from country friends reunited.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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2013-02-25
Thumbtacks and Glue Woodpigeon
A collection of strong emotions, gently expressed.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-02-11
Angels Without Wings Heidi Talbot
A fifth solo album somewhat unbalanced by inappropriate guest turns.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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2013-02-04
Electric Richard Thompson
British folk ambassador returns with a fully charged electric set.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2013-02-04
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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2013-02-04
Get Up! Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
Inter-generational summit sets the standard for 21st century blues.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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2013-02-04
Stand Fast Christopher Rees
A simple and direct, and certainly endearing sixth set from the Welshman.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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2013-01-25
Feeling Mortal Kris Kristofferson
A streak of warm-hearted defiance courses through Kristofferson’s 28th album.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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2013-01-25
In Time The Mavericks
Their first album for 10 years is more than a purely perfunctory comeback.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2013-01-25
Wonderful, Glorious Eels
Sad songs with angry words, upbeat sounds contradicted by fierce tones: Eels are back.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-01-24
Texas Flood – Legacy Edition Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Vaughan’s retooling of the blues made it relevant to a new generation.reviewed by Sean Egan
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2013-01-14
Lonesome Dreams Lord Huron
A rootsy, all-American affair offering an ingenuous, prairie-wide signature.reviewed by David Sheppard
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2013-01-14
Jama Ko Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba
One of Mali’s most popular artists continues to impress on the global stage.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2013-01-14
Milo Greene Milo Greene
A subtle spell is cast by this gentle collection of songs.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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2012-11-05
The Carpenter The Avett Brothers
North Carolina outfit’s seventh LP seduces the listener from its first track.reviewed by Colin Irwin
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2012-11-01
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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2012-10-15
Come Home to Mama Martha Wainwright
The Canadian-American singer has realised her best record to date.reviewed by Martin Aston
