Beating Mr. Neg: Howard Jones – ‘Transform’
❉ There’s something for old & new fans of electropop in Jones’ first release of new material since 2015.
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“Alike or Unlike as Trees”: Third Ear Band – ‘Alchemy’
❉ As a breakthrough piece for Third Ear Band, Alchemy truly lives up to the promise of its title, writes C.J. Newman.
The Cranberries: ‘In The End’ reviewed
❉ A testament to the late Dolores O’Riordan’s exquisite voice, writes Eoghan Lyng.
Marvin Gaye: ‘You’re The Man’ reviewed
❉ Gaye’s “Lost” album would have been the perfect ‘part two’ to What’s Going On, writes Paul Abbott.
Dana Gillespie: ‘What Memories We Make’
❉ Dana’s MainMan recordings are a real treat and the results are here for all to enjoy.
‘The Bar-Kays: The Definitive Collection’ reviewed
❉ Paul Abbott reviews a triple-decker slab of Funk from Cherry Red’s Robinsongs label.
‘All The Young Droogs: 60 Juvenile Delinquent Wrecks’ reviewed
❉ This detour down Glam’s back alleys has more should-have-been hits than perhaps any other box set.
Viva Bananarama: ‘Drama’ and ‘Viva’ (Expanded Editions) reviewed
❉ Two of Bananarama’s most stylish albums finally receive the expanded edition treatment.
Dana Gillespie – The Complete MainMan Recordings 1971-1974
❉ Featuring all 5 tracks from the legendary BOWPROMO LP and previously unheard original demo of ‘Andy Warhol’ featuring David Bowie.
Mozes and the Firstborn – ‘Dadcore’
❉ Mozes and the Firstborn’s third full length album is wonderfully, dazzlingly tongue in cheek, writes Eoghan Lyng.