Sammi Smith: ‘Looks Like Stormy Weather 1969-1975’
❉ Compiled by Ace Records and Bob Stanley, this is a rich collection with many stand-out tracks.
Articles by James Collingwood
‘Snowflake/Tornado’: Stewart Lee Interview
❉ James Collingwood talks with Stewart Lee about his current tour, his stand-up career and ‘King Rocker’.
Matt Berry Talks Ten Years On Acid Jazz
❉ We chat with cult actor and musician Matt Berry about his recording career as celebrated by ‘Gather Up’.
John Cameron Interview
❉ Composer and arranger John Cameron talks about his incredible career and remembers Alan Hawkshaw.
‘Hot Chocolate: The RAK Singles’ reviewed
❉ The list of hits found on this selection is impressive and there are a mighty 72 tracks across this set’s four discs.
Saint Etienne – ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’
❉ Sarah, Bob and Pete return with their most sample-heavy album since ‘So Tough’.
An appreciation of the late Barbara Moore
❉ A tribute to the pioneering arranger and singer whose work has been recognised recently by Jonny Trunk, Bob Stanley and Lorraine Bowen.
Mr Unpredictable: ‘Psychedelic Soul’
❉ As with all Bob Stanley’s artist-based compilations this treasure trove feels like a labour of love.
Love on the pier: ‘The Pebble and the Boy’ (2021)
❉ A coming-of-age tale, road trip and celebration of mod culture rolled into one.
Songs For The Unsung: Jim Bob – ‘Who Do We Hate Today’
❉ We review the latest album from the artist formerly known as ‘Jim Bob from Carter USM’.