Howard Jones – Live In Japan: Album Review
Howard Jones live at the NHK Hall, Tokyo in 1984 at the peak of his powers with all the style and sounds of the era.
Dune Sea – Orbital Distortion: Album Review
Nearly two years after the release of their critically acclaimed Moons Of Uranus, Norwegian psych/stoner rockers Dune Sea return with their third effort that sees the trio delving further into space rock.
Su-A Lee – Dialogues: Album Review
Is this classical or folk, either or neither, and does it matter? Consummate playing, with a host of top-notch collaborators, sees Su-A Lee as one to keep an ear on.
Richard Hawley – Live At Halifax Piece Hall: Album Review
Sir Richard of Hawley, live in his native Yorkshire. Reasons to get excited – let’s have it.
Kansas – Another Fork In The Road: Album Review
Fifty years of Kansas comes to pass in 2023. We’re one step ahead with a career retrospective.
Terence Blacker – Meanwhile… : Album Review
Another dose of gentle, upbeat, defiance and satire from author, columnist and singer-songwriter, Terence Blacker.
Thunderous Jones – Stop The Show: Album Review
Thunderous Jones come good with the long awaited, some might say ‘show stopping’, debut album.
Neil Young: World Record: Album Review
Prolific veteran rocker Neil Young bares his soul and environmental concerns encompassing broad musical styles on World Record, accompanied by Crazy Horse and supported by infamous producer Rick Rubin.
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.