Reviews 
-
2012-05-25
Ram Paul and Linda McCartney
Ripe for re-evaluation, Ram is far from the disaster some critics painted it as.reviewed by Chris Roberts
-
2012-05-24
Language Zulu Winter
This debut might lack a definite individuality, but it’s promising stuff nonetheless.reviewed by Ian Wade
-
2012-05-23
Words and Music by Saint Etienne Saint Etienne
The trio looks back on a life lived through music, and the daft things it makes people do.reviewed by Ian Wade
-
2012-05-22
Mid Air Paul Buchanan
Nothing short of a solo masterpiece from The Blue Nile’s frontman.reviewed by Chris Roberts
-
2012-05-21
Gaz Coombes Presents Here Come the Bombs Gaz Coombes
Erstwhile Supergrass frontman returns with beguiling and widespread solo album.reviewed by Ian Winwood
-
2012-05-18
From the Beginning – Deluxe Edition Small Faces
A cynically motivated product saved by the Small Faces’ extraordinary talent.reviewed by Sean Egan
-
2012-05-17
The Only Place Best Coast
Not-so-lo-fi in 2012, Best Coast are tidier, shinier and looking us right in the eye.reviewed by Nick Levine
-
2012-05-16
Urban Turban – The Singhles Club Cornershop
A collection full of life from a band that evidently loves what they do.reviewed by John Aizlewood
-
2012-05-15
Bloom Beach House
The dream-pop duo tugs in all the right directions on their best LP to date.reviewed by Hari Ashurst
-
2012-05-14
Not Your Kind of People Garbage
Quartet’s comeback ticks many of the same boxes as previous successful LPs.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
-
2012-05-11
Standing at the Sky’s Edge Richard Hawley
Sheffield crooner turns up the amps.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
-
2012-05-10
Various Cruelties Various Cruelties
A debut set of white soul from the White City four-piece.reviewed by Paul Lester
-
Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2012-05-09
Dr Dee Damon Albarn
A well-researched soundtrack piece full of memorable melodies.reviewed by Martin Aston
-
2012-05-08
In the Belly of the Brazen Bull The Cribs
Lung-busting choruses abound on this tunefully angular fifth LP.reviewed by Noel Gardner
-
2012-05-07
Paul's Boutique 20th Anniversary Edition Remastered Beastie Boys
To tire of this album is to tire of breathing... A genuine masterpiece.reviewed by Ian Wade
-
2012-05-04
Loveless My Bloody Valentine
Get this magnificent masterpiece and play very, very loud indeed.reviewed by Ian Wade
-
2012-05-03
Crown and Treaty Sweet Billy Pilgrim
A simply glorious new album from Buckinghamshire’s premier experimental outfit.reviewed by Sid Smith
-
2012-05-02
Give You the Ghost Poliça
Consider the hype lived up to, as this is one stunning debut album.reviewed by Jen Long
-
2012-05-01
Romancing Devin
Pop sensibilities run deep on this scintillating debut LP.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
-
2012-04-30
Radlands Mystery Jets
A bracing, rock-orientated fourth set from the Eel Pie Islanders.reviewed by Chris Bright
