Album Review: The Interrupters – Fight For The Good Fight

Album Review: The Interrupters – Fight For The Good Fight

L.A Ska Punk pioneers The Interrupters return with their third full-length studio release the utterly anthemic ‘Fight The Good Fight.’ Opener ‘Title Holder’ continues the bands battle-happy, 2-Tone underdog, chest puffed out hook-laden infectious stomp. ‘So Wrong’ bounces with Punk...
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Album Review: UK Subs – Subversions

Album Review: UK Subs – Subversions

Cover albums are a curious beast to tackle.The originals that (Sir) Charlie Harper and Co take on here, are in most cases best left to the originals. The MC5’s ‘Kick Out The Jams’ is standard fare while ‘Train Kept A-Rollin’...
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EP Review: Orchards – Losers/Lovers

EP Review: Orchards – Losers/Lovers

Brighton based band Orchards release their latest E.P the Alt-pop heavy ‘Losers/Lovers. Opening cut and lead single ‘Luv You 2’ fires out of the gate with a balloon bursting chorus that is sure to be an alternative chart favourite. Next...
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EP Review: Lifelong – Revive the Masses

EP Review: Lifelong – Revive the Masses

A trio of former Confide band members have recorded the truly brutal E.P ‘Revive The Masses’. This deeply personal release kicks off with the bible pounding ‘Yours Alone’. The “No higher, than you are” lyrics bounce off the Hardcore backdrop...
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Album Review: Roger Daltrey – As Long As I Have You

Album Review: Roger Daltrey – As Long As I Have You

The legendary frontman of The Who is back with a brand new solo album the spirit-rousing ‘As Long As I Have You’. Opener and title track ‘As Long As I Have You’ reverberates with Rhythm ‘n’ Blues with a solid...
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Album Review: Joan Armatrading – Not Too Far Away

Album Review: Joan Armatrading – Not Too Far Away

Joan Armatrading, “Not Too Far Away” (BMG)- Joan Armatrading’s candid musings on the vagaries of the human condition have seen the Saint Kitts born performer showered with a whole host of critical accolades since she made her vinyl debut long...
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Album Review: Blair Dunlop – Notes From An Island

Album Review: Blair Dunlop – Notes From An Island

Blair Dunlop, “Notes From An Island” (Gilded Wing Records)- Singer, songwriter and eloquent guitar ace Blair Dunlop may only be in his mid-twenties but the son of folk-rock legend Ashley Hutchings has already made quite an impact on the British...
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Album Review: Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner – Hospital Hill

Album Review: Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner – Hospital Hill

Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner, “Hospital Hill” (Dinner Recordings / MGM)- This beguiling showcase for the talents of award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Carty and his bass playing sidekick Gus Gardiner was recorded in the space of just two ...
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Album Review: Gretchen Peters – Dancing With The Beast

Album Review: Gretchen Peters – Dancing With The Beast

Gretchen Peters, “Dancing With The Beast” (Proper Records)-The latest Proper offering from acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters is a genuine musical tour de force which explores such diverse lyrical themes as American geography, th...
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EP Review: Hell’s Gazelles – Take Your Medicine

EP Review: Hell’s Gazelles – Take Your Medicine

Oxford’s Hell’s Gazelles self-released E.P ‘Take Your Medicine’ proves once more that “classic” Heavy Metal is making a welcome, long overdue Rocking return. Opening cut ‘Give Me Something’ has some high pitched vocals that would make canine ea...
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