Category: EP/Album Reviews

Single Review: Mortimer Jackson – Chancers and Rats
June 11, 2018 No Responses

Single Review: Mortimer Jackson – Chancers and Rats

Britpop maybe a distant memory to most but singer-songwriter Mortimer Jackson has built on the movements best musical moments to deliver the decade defying ‘Chancer And Rats’. The impressive single nudges the floor filling influences into the flickering spotlight before...
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Album review: Between You & Me – Everything is Temporary
June 8, 2018 No Responses

Album review: Between You & Me – Everything is Temporary

Pop-Punk’s dead horse has been flogged so many times that its carcass is now just a bloody mess of entrails and rotting flesh on the commercial slaughterhouse floor. So it’s surprising that Between You & Me’s debut album ‘Everything Is...
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Album Review: The Interrupters – Fight For The Good Fight
June 7, 2018 No Responses

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...
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Album Review: UK Subs – Subversions
June 7, 2018 No Responses

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
June 7, 2018 No Responses

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
June 5, 2018 No Responses

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
June 4, 2018 No Responses

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
May 31, 2018 No Responses

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
May 24, 2018 No Responses

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
May 24, 2018 No Responses

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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