Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks
We turn our attention to the many excellent reissues and compilations that have helped to keep many of us afloat in 2020.
Peter Chilvers & Jon Durant – Always Golden Sands: EP Review
Peter Chilvers and Jon Durant combine forces on a quality set of aural vistas.
Gazelle Twin – Nocturne OST: Album Review
Gazelle Twin scores the latest entry in the Amazon Prime Welcome To The Blumhouse film series. Simon Tucker reviews.
The Pawn Shop Saints – Ordinary Folks: Album Review
Rootsy Americana combo The Pawn Shop Saints, reappraise Trumpland and offer empathy and praise on Ordinary Folks.
Daniel Tompkins – Ruins: Album Review
TesseracT singer Daniel Tompkins solo ventures continue with Ruins where he gives a fresh interpretation of the songs from Castles.
Albums of 2020 – Writers Picks
2020 has been a tremendously challenging year for many obvious reasons. One thing that has kept many of us afloat is an endless stream of amazing music.
15 Years of Reveal Records – Home Is Where The Art Is: News
Celebrating 15 Years of Reveal Records label Home Is Where The Art Is is the first compilation of music from Reveal artists.
Elles Bailey – Ain’t Nothing But: Album Review
Welcome CD release of Ain’t Nothing But – a lockdown livestream from Bristol songstress, Elles Bailey.
Chaz Jankel – Glad To Know You – The Anthology 1980-1986: Album Review
Head Blockhead, Chaz Jankel, has his A&M albums reappraised on the Glad To Know you collection.
Kelly Jones – Don’t Let The Devil Take Another Day: Album Review
Recorded at several UK venues in 2019, this intimate recording of treasured songs and personal anecdotes is a must-have addition to every Stereophonics fan’s collection.
Tankus The Henge – Luna Park!: Album Review
A bagful of Gonzo Rock ‘n’ roll from Tankus The Henge and we enter the fantasy land of Luna Park!
The Wildhearts – 30 Year Itch: Album Review
Always an explosive proposition when it comes to playing live, The Wildhearts come up with a classic double live album.
Dave Thomas – One More Mile: Album Review
For over 50 years Dave Thomas has been on the frontline of blues music. On One More Mile, he presents some of the best of those years.
Dawnwalker – Ages: Album Review
Dawnwalker release Ages. Experimental metal that moves into longer form pieces as the Earth dies a slow death.
Hawkwind – 50th Anniversary Live: Album Review
Hawkwind show no signs of stopping even after fifty years. Here’s a live album to help celebrate their half century…