Reviews
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2013-03-28
Understated Edwyn Collins
Knockout stuff that suggests Collins’ knack for melody remains intact.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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2013-03-27
In Love Peace
Peace take the past and swish it about with a bit swagger, and the results are just dandy.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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2013-03-26
Comedown Machine The Strokes
Brilliant pop songs – and sometimes that’s all that really matters.reviewed by James Skinner
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2013-03-21
Tooth & Nail Billy Bragg
Bragg conveys truths about his home country like few other songwriters can.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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2013-03-20
If You Leave Daughter
A damaged debut, the way the hues of its bruises blend proving wholly hypnotic.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-03-19
Monkey Minds in the Devil’s Time Steve Mason
A sprawling, beautiful, brain-belch of an album from a never-dull artist.reviewed by Rich Hanscomb
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2013-03-18
Bloodsports Suede
A passionate and seductive album which reminds us how distinctive this band can be.reviewed by Jaime Gill
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2013-03-15
This Is Spinal Tap Spinal Tap
A perfect parody album that rocks in its own right.reviewed by David Quantick
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2013-03-14
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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2013-03-13
Mala Devendra Banhart
A sense of love and lightness lingers after this eighth album has run its course.reviewed by Laura Barton
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2013-03-12
Sound City: Real to Reel Various Artists
Dave Grohl and friends celebrate creativity and friendship on a mostly successful set.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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2013-03-11
The Next Day David Bowie
A triumphant, almost defiant, return – innovative, dark, bold and creative.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-03-08
Elephant The White Stripes
Strange, camp blues-rock might just be able to save the world...reviewed by Matt Harvey
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2013-03-07
The Stand-In Caitlin Rose
If Rose represents the future of American country music, it’s in safe hands.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-03-06
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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2013-03-05
Sing to the Moon Laura Mvula
An album that has to be heard to be believed.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
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2013-03-04
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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2013-03-01
Raw Power (Legacy Edition) Iggy & The Stooges
The landmark album now features a bonus live set worthy of (re)investment.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-02-28
To Dust Alice Russell
Russell deserves to move from cult concern to a queen of British soul.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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2013-02-27
Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys Various Artists
A refreshingly varied voyage, with Tom Waits, Beth Orton and Patti Smith amongst the crew.reviewed by Patrick Humphries