WHEN YOU HAVE FAR-LESS

Wanting more when you have Far-Less   No one likes to be pigeon-holed. Being a band on the road is hard enough as it is, without people labelling you, or calling you the next ... Continue Reading →

DAVID BYRNE: THE KNEE PLAYS

David Byrne: The Knee Plays (Nonesuch)   This 1985 album finally sees the light of the digital dawn.  Right around Halloween, this slow jazz, street march and infectious ... Continue Reading →

JOE STRUMMER: THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN

  Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Julien Temple gained fame with his sparkling Absolute Beginners in 1986, dove into music videos during the ensuing years, resurfaced in ... Continue Reading →

BEST OF VAN MORRISON VOL. 3

The Best of Van Morrison Vol. 3 (EMI/Manhattan/Exile)   The Bard of Belfast has released various double discs in his career:  at least one classic live album (Too Late To ... Continue Reading →

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – “MAGIC”

BRUCE SPRINGSTEENMAGIC(Columbia) It was a huge week for rockers of a certain age.  New releases were on offer from the following folks, to the extent the target demographic can ... Continue Reading →

“OBLIVION WITH BELLS”

UnderworldOblivion With Bells The new album by Underworld, Oblivion With Bells, hits stores- or free download sites, your choice- October 16, and wow, is it amazing. I’m still ... Continue Reading →

DOWN – III – OVER THE UNDER

Down – IIIOver the Under(Warner) It's been 5 years since Down came out with their last album, and a lot has happened.  Loss, rebirth, redemption and strength seems ... Continue Reading →

THE PIPETTES – WE ARE THE PIPETTES

The PipettesWe Are the Pipettes(Cherry Tree / Interscope) Self proclaimed "Polka-dot Princesses" – The Pipettes – are making their way over to the US next month ... Continue Reading →