Frank Zappa – Waka/Jawaka & The Grand Wazoo – 50th Anniversary Box Set: Box Set Review
The Zappa reissue programme continues – this time, the 50th anniversary of Zappa’s famed “Electric Orchestra” period is celebrated.
Wind Of Change – Progressive Sounds Of 1973: Album Review
Prog in ’73? A rude state of health. The usual suspects and the more obscure come together in a new collection.
Albums Of The Year 2022
2022 has been a brilliant year for music. Here, we present a collection of our favourite releases of the year across a wide spectrum of musical genres.
The Albion Christmas Band – All Are Safely Gathered In: Album Review
A welcome seasonal offering from the all-star Albion Christmas Band.
Toyah – Four More From Toyah – Expanded 12″ Neon Violet Vinyl Version: Album Review
The story continues – The latest triumphant installment in Cherry Red’s reissue series of Toyah’s Safari Records catalogue
Howay The Lasses – s/t: Album Review
A celebration of all things North East – if you didn’t guess.
Spellbound – Anam Cara: Album review
Spellbinding amalgam of psychedelic folk blues.
High In The Morning – The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1973: Album Review
Grapefruit Records take up the challenge of cherry picking from the British Progressive Pop iceberg of 1973.
John Martyn – The Apprentice : Album Review
Expanded version of the end of Island’s love affair with Martyn, studio, live and with added Dave Gilmour.
Kitten Pyramid – KIDDO: Album Review
Challenging, fascinating and highly entertaining. Kitten Pyramid confront the realities of animal consumption on their groundbreaking third album.
Various Artists – Pillows And Prayers (Cherry Red Records 1981-1984): Album Review
Pillows and Prayers thrillingly documents a time when bands and artists were set free by the punk and post punk revolution.
Roadhouse – 2000 Miles: Album Review
First release in six years from Roadhouse – heavy on the desperation, disaster and redemption.
Stick In The Wheel – Endurance Soundly Caged: Album Review
As always, an adventure is always around the corner when you’re Stick In The Wheel.
Jeb Loy Nichols – United States Of The Broken Hearted: Album Review
Best kept secret aims for the heart of his erstwhile nation, in a gorgeous merging of gossamer Americana, and soul, weaved through with dub tropes. From Wales.
The Little Unsaid – Fable: Album Review
Alluring new album South London based 4-piece The Little Unsaid, encouraging us to stay positive and be adaptable in troubled times.