Archive – Controlling Crowds

Coming in four parts is the expansive epic of Archive’s ‘Controlling Crowds’, a sprawling musical behemoth that is the result of the France-based UK musical collective’s considerable efforts. Strap yourselves in folks, we’re in for the long haul.

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Grinderman – Grinderman 2

I feel that little can be said to introduce Grinderman without the information feeling superfluous or repeated. This is Nick Cave’s “other band”, although he asserts that this endeavour is equal in stature to his more well-know mob The … Read More

The Jolly Boys – Great Expectations

It’s a risky operation taking some classics to rearrange them in a reggae- jamaican way, the result could be quite odd. The album title is Great Expectations, but honestly I think it’s a bit exaggerated, some people could be … Read More

Paul Heaton – Acid Country

I seem to have spent a lot of time reviewing country albums recently (not a complaint) and Acid Country by Paul Heaton is not an exception in general (apart from the clever use of synthesizers). However it has a … Read More

My Jerusalem – Gone For Good

My first impression of My Jerusalem was of a rock indie band with a good knowledge of synths and more than competent musicians all through. Defining bands as indie is quite like defining email as communication or defining salmon … Read More

Goodluck Jonathan – This Is Our Way Out EP

This Is Our Way Out is the debut EP of Brighton indie rockers Goodluck Jonathan. From the intense opener Bruises Disappear to the quiet sense of desperation that pervades Light Burns My Eyes, the whole thing is an incredibly … Read More

Robert Plant – Band Of Joy

Robert Plant returns with a new album, whose title pays tribute to his old psych-blues band called Band of Joy, founded with John Bonham in the 60s. After the great success of ‘Raising Sand’, multi-platinum sales and five Grammy … Read More

The Strange Death Of Liberal England – Drown Your Heart Again

‘Drown Your Heart Again’  is the new album from The Strange Death of Liberal England. It is a montage of seaside indie pop, displaying and expressing a range of emotions from a range of happiness, acceptance and  new beginnings.

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Love Amongst Ruin – Love Amongst Ruin

Just in case you missed the hype, Steve Hewitt of Placebo has started up his own band, Love Amongst Ruin. Given Placebo’s reputation as one of the most exciting recent bands, can Love Amongst Ruin escape from its shadow … Read More

Special Benny – Toys

Special Benny are exactly that: special. As a musician, the idea of a band in which “5 members can distinguish between a Neapolitan 6th, and a French 6th” greatly appeals; it’s sometimes nice to have a band with both … Read More