Reviews | AAA Music - Part 131
Kill Krinkle Club – Abandon.
29 April 2012 | aaamusicBy now, I’ll assume that everyone reading this is familiar with those portentous words Concept Album. Signalling the arrival of something either as grand as The Who’s Tommy and Green Day’s American Idiot or as much of a folly … Read More
Jack White – Blunderbuss
29 April 2012 | aaamusicY’know, if this album was only “alright”, I would be incensed with Jack White. The man is talented enough to be a major creative force in three consecutive rock bands, the major creative force in one of them (Can … Read More
MISS DAVINA LEE – It’s A Love
28 April 2012 | aaamusicMiss Davina Lee Cooke is a singer songwriter from North West London who grew up listening to Madonna and Salt n Pepa and was later inspired by Nirvana and PJ Harvey. Her band comprises Davina Lee Cooke, Roald Hellum, … Read More
El Doom & the Born Electric – El Doom & the Born Electric
28 April 2012 | aaamusicEl Doom & the Born Electric’s self-titled album, for all intents and purposes, is nigh on unfathomable. Melodramatic, labyrinthine and always teetering on the unhinged, it blends exotic-sounding scales with a theatrical Nick Cave style vocal delivery and musical … Read More
Sweet Lights – Are We Gonna Work It Out
28 April 2012 | aaamusicSweet Lights’ new single ‘Are We Gonna Work It Out’ begins with a bang, and then it just seems to fall from there. That’s not to say it is a bad track, it just seems to be leading you … Read More
Gringo Star – Count Yer Lucky Stars
28 April 2012 | aaamusicGringo Star’s follow-up to debut All Y’all is produced by Deerhunter producer Ben Allen, and his influence is noticeable from the word go. The Atlanta foursome, along with Allen, have created a fantastic hybrid of styles with this album, … Read More
Marina & the Diamonds – Primadonna
28 April 2012 | aaamusicOk, I don’t want to be cruel, or judge superficially, but that’s what I call a “sell out”. Marina & the Diamonds changed their music roots and influences, passing from Tori Amos or Gwen Stefani with a touch of … Read More
CORNSHED SISTERS – Dresden
27 April 2012 | aaamusic
The Cornshed Sisters are four singer songwriters influenced by the north eastern folk tradition of Tyne and Wear. They comprise Liz Corney (Kenickie), Marie Nixon, Jennie Redmond and Cath Stephens. Their 10 track debut album Tell Tales was co-produced by … Read More
Dan Mangan – About As Helpful As You Can Be Without Being Any Help At All
25 April 2012 | aaamusicNowadays, it’s rare to hear a new release and find it stands out from all the other singles battling to hit the top spot – Dan Mangan’s latest track proves that, whilst it’s rare, it can happen. There’s something … Read More
T.Rex – ELECTRIC WARRIOR
24 April 2012 | aaamusicRecord Store Day had a great surprise in store for those into T.Rex, as the masterpiece Electric Warrior got released in a series of special formats, including vinyl. Perhaps the only thing not to like was the price, but, … Read More
