2021 – Albums Of The Year
2021 has been another wonderfully diverse year for music, and for the team at At The Barrier. Our writers look back at some of the best albums of the year.
Jack O’Rourke – Wild Place: Album Review
Jack O’Rourke is a hidden gem from Ireland, awaiting to capture your ears and imagination. Stellar songwriting with a voice to live for.
Steve Hackett – Foxtrot at Fifty: Tour news
News of the next instalment of the Genesis revisited adventures of Steve Hackett
Salt House – Working For Zeus: EP Review
Salt House follow up 2020’s Haum with a guest riddled remote collaboration.
Linda Moylan – The Merchant: Album Review
Utterly beguiling second album from London/Irish songstress, Linda Moylan. The Merchant is out now on Talking Elephant Records.
Aisha Badru – The Way Back Home: EP Review
Aisha Badru gives up happy and atmospheric songs of contentment on The Way Back Home; her new EP.
Treetop Flyers – Old Habits: Album Review
London’s Treetop Flyers pay unashamed tribute to their seminal influences – unmissable for anyone with a yearning for the heady days of 1966-71.
GÃ¥te – Nord: Album Review
GÃ¥te find strength in small things as they dive back into their Norwegian folk roots.
Jon Gomm & Matt Fryers – Bread Shed, Manchester: Live Review
Jon Gomm – found guilty of mesmerising The Bread Shed with a combo of mind boggling guitar work and some most excellent songs. And more…
The Darkness / Massive Wagons, Manchester Academy: Live Review
We’re dancin’ on a Friday night with The Darkness and Massive Wagons at Manchester Academy.
The Little Unsaid – December Songs: Album Review
John Elliot, as The Little Unsaid, brings his exceptional wide ranging musical talents in this home recorded selection of seasonal songs.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show – King George’s Hall, Blackburn: Live Review
Both long term Floyd fans and newcomers were stunned by an outstanding performance from The Australian Pink Floyd Show with numbers from the 60’s to the 90’s at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall.
Doodswens – Lichtvrees: Album Review
Doodswens release their debut album Lichtvrees, and infuse black metal with a range of influences and new creative directions.
Airbag – A Day In The Studio, Unplugged In Oslo: Album Review
A record of the Airbag acoustic set streamed in early Autumn of 2020.
Beans On Toast – Survival Of The Friendliest: Album Review
A welcome breath of positivity from the Braintree troubadour, Beans On Toast.