Reviews

EP REVIEW: Great Good Fine OK ‘Body Diamond’

Rating: This band is more than Great Good Fine OK… The words are woefully inaccurate to describe them. I think I fell in love with them just a little while reviewing this EP and was hooked on the dreamy music…

Kasabian LIVE @ O2 Academy, Brixton 02.12.14

Rating: Following their huge homecoming show in Leicester and a knockout Glastonbury performance over the Summer, as well as a string of arena dates over the last few weeks with more to follow, Kasabian opted for something a little more…

ALBUM REVIEW: The Art of McCartney

Rating: It was no surprise that a tribute album to former Beatles member, Paul McCartney, was released. The album has been in the works for over 11 years, complete with 42 tracks in total – all produced by Ralph Saul. The album…

ALBUM REVIEW: Buzzcocks ‘The Way’

Rating: Progenitors of ‘indie’ when releasing the Spiral Scratch EP (‘Boredom’, ‘Time’s Up’) in 1977 and then (albeit) fleetingly infiltrating the pop airwaves (1978 – 1981) Buzzcocks dominated the punk/post-punk/pop-punk  boundaries with everyday vignettes of habitual onanism (Orgasm Addict), spurned affection…

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem ‘Shady Classics’

Rating: Appearing out of nowhere, Shady Classics offers 66 classic Eminem tracks for all long-term and new age fans to drool over. Yup, you heard right: 66 tracks. This eclectic collection is a must for anyone who calls themselves a…

ALBUM REVIEW: Shady Records ‘Shady XV’

Rating: Eminem’s never shied away from controversy but the Shady XV album, a celebration of the 15th anniversary of his label, Shady Records, wasn’t necessarily supposed to be about him.  A few nasty comments from Eminem spoils a great album and cheapens some…

Tracks Of The Week, 03.12.14

The beautifully beguiling sounds of Johanna Glaza are here to accompany the chilly lead up to this year’s festivities. ‘Paper Widow’ is as delicate as the title would suggest, filled with Glaza’s impassioned, spellbinding vocals and stirring choral harmonies. With…