Our latest reviews
11:11: Rodrigo Y Gabriella
I found earlier releases by this pair of former electric guitarists from the Mexico heavy metal scene just a bit too thrashy and relentless. However, the duo’s turbo-charged take on modern Spanish nylon string guitar has really gelled on this…
Roustabout: Charlie Parr
Roustabout is Charlie Parr’s seventh album, but only his second to be released here. It’s a field recording in true monophonic sound, recorded over a month in a variety of locations, including living rooms, garages, bar-room basements, and empty storefronts.
…
Time Stands Still: Chris Smither
A new Chris Smither album is always a reason to celebrate. And this new album is a beauty, too. Eight originals and three covers, including a great version of Dylan’s ‘It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train…
True Blood Soundtrack: Various
The year’s hottest, bloodiest, sexiest vampire show is known for its use of eclectic music and this collection encompasses a lot of the southern swampy tunes used throughout the series.
Beginning with the sultry opening theme ‘Bad Things’ by Jace…
Rebuilt by Humans: Newton Faulkner
Newton Faulkner, the acoustic guitar virtuoso returns with his eagerly anticipated second album Rebuilt By Humans. In this album, Faulkner’s beautiful voice ranges from bluesy croon to falsetto howl – and it hasn’t sounded better.
First track and single…
Under The Covers Vol 2: Matthew Sweet & Susannah Hoffs
What a delightful collection of easy, familiar pop songs from the 70s! Similar to their release of three years ago that focused on songs from the 60s, Under the Covers Vol.2 features great arrangements and harmonies, with Sweet and Hoffs…
Love Is Not Pop: El Perro Del Mar
I must confess that I have an obsession with El Perro Del Mar. Her self-titled debut is essential listening, whimsical and introverted as it is.
This third release shows a more mature-sounding El Perro. Listening to the track Heavenly Arms…
Bakelite Radio Volume 1: Bakelite Radio
Joe Camilleri and his band of troubadours that are Bakelite Radio return from Volumes II, III and IV with this new collection of covers from some of country, blues and roots’ best (with just a peppering of jazz).
Toussaint, Armstrong…
Privileged Woes: Oh Mercy
Privileged Woes is the debut long-player from local outfit Oh Mercy – and quite a nifty little piece of pop sunshine it is, too. Alexander Gow and Thomas Savage have produced a polished set of tunes and clearly have a…
Through The Devil Softly: Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions
A long-awaited and extremely gratifying release from Hope Sandoval (vocalist from Mazzy Star) and The Warm Inventions (including Mazzy Star/My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O’Ciosoig).
Through The Devil Softly is a remarkable album, with all the qualities of the band’s…
Browse our reviews by category
