The Manhattans: ‘I Kinda Miss You – The Anthology’ reviewed
❉ A comprehensive history of one of the finest purveyors of broken-hearted soul.
Music
T. Rex – ‘Bolan’s Zip Gun & Futuristic Dragon’ Deluxe Edition reviewed
❉ Marc Bolan’s ‘difficult’ years – but are they worthy of reappraisal?
Songs in the key of Bowie: ‘Bowie Songs One’ reviewed
❉We review a very special musical tribute to David Bowie.
Graham Central Station – ‘Three Original Classic Funk Albums’ reviewed
❉ A thumping treat for fans of funk, picking up where Sly and the Family Stone left off.
Deee-lite – ‘World Clique: Deluxe Edition’ reviewed
❉ A comprehensive, lavishly illustrated reissue of a compelling snapshot of club life in 1990.
Cult Q & A: Mark Paytress
❉ We’re asking, they’re answering: This week, writer, broadcaster and T-Rexpert, Mark Paytress.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! – ‘The Tourist’ reviewed
❉ Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s fifth album is a short but sweet effort.
‘Forever Stardust: David Bowie Across The Universe’ reviewed
❉ Will Brooker looks at the continuity of Bowie’s work through the prism of his recurrent themes.
‘The Modern Lovers’ by Sean L. Maloney reviewed
❉ Bloomsbury’s 33 1/3 series tells the story behind one of the ultimate cult albums of the 20th century.
Remembering Brian Pern (1951 – 2017)
❉ We asked rock journalist Hermione Moonraker to write a few words about her love for Brian Pern (1951-2017).