Dunza: ‘Star Client’
❉ Deconstruction time with an appealing psychedelic, stoned vibe from Wooden Wand’s James Toth.
Music
Marc Almond’s ‘Stranger Things’ (3CD) reviewed
❉ No relation to the hit Netflix serial, James Collingwood on Cherry Red’s latest expanded Marc Almond reissue, his 11th solo album.
‘Father´s Name is Dad -The Complete Fire’ reviewed
❉ A compelling overview of an accomplished but luckless band, writes Huw Thomas.
Klammer – ‘The Day Before Yesterday’
❉ Dark pop and post-punk from the West Yorkshire quartet’s fourth album. Ange Chan reviews.
‘Heroes & Villains – The Sound Of Los Angeles 1965-1968’
❉ A comprehensive overview that shimmers with mythical Americana, writes Huw Thomas.
Alive, She Cried: ‘Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!’
❉ Cherry Red continue with their impressive re-releases of Toyah’s albums, writes James Collingwood.
Wanting to feel, to know what is real… ‘Head’
❉ An appreciation of The Monkees’ subversive, satirical and psychedelic cult film and its themes of reality, self, and authenticity.
‘Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon’ coming to Video On Demand
❉ A look into the life of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads best known for his gut-wrenching guitar solo in Crazy Train with Ozzy Osbourne.
‘Let’s Do It: The Birth of Pop’ by Bob Stanley
❉ Ace Records’ resident pop historian lovingly chronicles the entire pre-rock’n’roll era of modern music, writes James Collingwood.
Jim Noir: an appreciation in nearly six parts
❉ Den Cartlidge salutes an unsung master of quirky pop, electronica and psychedelia.