After The Deep Eynde some geezer in a tigerstriped Elvis suit appeared on stage and started singing Elvis songs, very nice indeed.
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King Me – Guide Down
Somewhat maudlin in tone, but full of power and presence
The Futureheads – News And Tributes
It only takes one listen to realise why DJs across the land are still playing the old stuff. Too many of the tracks are just, well, dull.
Dirty Pretty Things – Waterloo to Anywhere
this is ultimately an album designed for visceral rather than intellectual pleasure
Dirty Pretty Things – Waterloo to Anywhere
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Espers – Espers II
this is reflective music and meant to induce a state of near trance in the listener.
Sonic Youth – Rather Ripped
Anyone who has been curious about Sonic Youth but been put off by their awkwardness will find this a perfect starting point.
Why Aren’t You Listening? Funkadelic – Maggot Brain
There are guitar heroes and then there are guitar heroes. You get my drift?
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The back catalogue of Belle & Sebastian part 2
Dear Catastrophe Waitress is the sound of a band who have finally realised how good they are and have just pulled out all the stops without a second thought for how other people will react
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In defence of David Gray
The aftermath of Sell, Sell, Sell was being dropped by EMI after non-existent sales and a calamitous American tour (one gig was actually seen by no people, after everyone decamped to a nearby bar after the local support band), and four years in the wilderness with no income and, if rumours are true, cocaine and marriage problems.
The back catalogue of Belle & Sebastian part 1
A cash reward may exist for the person finding the piece which doesn’t use the words “fey” or “twee” in conjunction with the band.
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