Man – Life On The Road, On Air 1972-1983: Album Review
The legendary Welsh band Man, the improvisation wizards of progressive and psychedelic rock, are justly celebrated on a fantastic new box set.
Gareth Allen
Gareth is a contributor for Louder than War, and has previously contributed to Sonic Bandwagon, Room Thirteen and Mudkiss.
Soft Machine – Bundles: Remastered and Expanded Edition: Album Review
The Soft Machine album, Bundles, with its focus on jazz-rock, gets a welcome reissue.
Steve Baker – Tonic: Album Review
Tonic by Steve Baker, is an album of remarkable jazz infused compositions and arrangements, played by a fine ensemble of musicians.
Babe Ruth – Darker Than Blue: The Harvest Years 1972-1975: Album Review
1970s Rock band Babe Ruth are celebrated in a collection of their three albums for the Harvest record label.
Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & The Furious Five – Sugar Hill Adventures: The Collection: Album Review
Sugar Hill Adventures brings together the complete output, for Sugar Hill Records, of Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & The Furious Five.
Hamish Hawk – Angel Numbers: Single Review
Hamish Hawk releases his first new material since the well-received Heavy Elevator album, and it is astonishingly good.
Void Of Light – Void Of Light: Album Review
Void of Light, on their debut album, impressively unleash an intense and immersive exposition of the post-metal genre.
Trish Clowes and My Iris – The Blue Arrow Jazz Club, Glasgow: Live Review
Trish Clowes and her band My Iris delight an end of tour Glasgow audience, with a dazzling performance, full of emotionally connected playing, that scales every musical height.
Trish Clowes – A View With A Room: Album Review
Trish Clowes, with the album, A View With A Room, has created a memorable musical landscape, with playing full of imagination and soul.
Clara Engel – Their Invisible Hands: Album Review
Their Invisible Hands by Clara Engel is an album you must hear, with its collection of engaging and immersive songs, and excellent musicianship.
Billy Mackenzie – Satellite Life: Recordings 1994-1996: Album Review
Satellite Life documents the collaboration between Billy Mackenzie, of The Associates, and Steve Aungle, showcasing Billy’s remarkable voice and songwriting.
Aurora – SWG3, Glasgow: Live Review
Aurora brings a unique stage presence, and incredible songs and music, to an admiring and appreciative Glasgow audience.
Omar + QCBA – Live At Last: Album Review
Live At Last documents a stunning soul and jazz collaboration between Omar and QCBA, recorded live at the Jazz Cafe.
Kevin Figes – Wallpaper Music: Album Review
Wallpaper Music is an exceptional album, full of engaging compositions and stunning musical arrangements and playing, put together by the very talented Kevin Figes, and a group of fine musicians.
Lorna Shore – Classic Grand, Glasgow: Live Review
From Warren County, New Jersey, Lorna Shore is a metal band to watch, with their powerhouse take on the deathcore metal genre.