Reviews
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2013-02-10
Bloodsports Suede
A passionate and seductive album which reminds us how distinctive this band can be.reviewed by Jaime Gill
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2013-01-13
Bish Bosch Scott Walker
Uncompromising, truly unique music from the experimental veteran.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-11-25
Blue Lines Massive Attack
The band's landmark debut remains a classic 20 years since its release.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-10-14
The Velvet Underground & Nico - 45th Anniversary Edition The Velvet Underground
So many years on, The Velvets’ debut still sounds extraordinary.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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2012-09-09
Coexist The xx
Refined progression, this is the sound of a band both expanding and consolidating.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-07-29
The Haunted Man Bat for Lashes
An impressive third LP from Natasha Kahn, but somehow lacking heart.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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2012-06-03
Americana Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Young’s reuniting with Crazy Horse has yielded disappointingly damp results.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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2012-04-15
Rocket to Russia Ramones
Rocket to Russia is a classy album in ragged, oil-stained jeans.reviewed by John Doran
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2012-04-15
The Ramones The Ramones
...not many people did actually buy the album, but nearly all who did formed a band.reviewed by Chris Jones
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2012-04-15
Leave Home Ramones
As perfect and exhilarating as it could be within its own stripped-down, guitar, bass...reviewed by Chris Jones
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2012-04-08
Don't Think The Chemical Brothers
The greatest electronic live album ever? It just might be…reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-04-08
Dig Your Own Hole The Chemical Brothers
Staggering electronic psychedelia, fit for the stadiums.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-03-16
Orbital Orbital
For all its disparateness, the energy and creativity at play make this irresistible.reviewed by Chris Power
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2012-03-16
Wonky Orbital
A fantastic return which will appeal to middle-aged ravers and fresher ears alike.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-02-24
Blur Blur
Blur had, like all the greatest bands, moved on. Oasis never would...reviewed by Chris Jones
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2012-02-24
Parklife Blur
Regardless of what it all became, we still have this exemplary record.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-02-17
Substance New Order
Still the best album the band never made...reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-02-17
Technique New Order
A brilliant album from one of the finest groups to have ever walked the Earth.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-02-03
The Man Machine Kraftwerk
Remarkable for its consistency, elegance and absolute deliberation.reviewed by Colin Buttimer
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2012-02-03
Autobahn Kraftwerk
Its deliberate ambiguity is an essential aspect of its longevity.reviewed by Colin Buttimer