Renaissance: ‘Turn of The Cards’ reviewed
❉ The definitive edition of the symphonic prog rockers’ ground-breaking album.
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John Cage: ‘Lollipops’ (3CD)
❉ A 3-disc dive into the composer who challenged perceptions of what ‘music’ actually can be…
Stream or download Jocasta – ‘Ideas Are Bulletproof’
❉ ’90s indie band’s B-Sides and demos collection – out now, for the first time in 23 years!
Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ at 30
❉ Let me take you on a trip… Looking back on the landmark album, released on this day in 1990.
The Idle Race: ‘Birthday Party’ reviewed
❉ One of the great lost albums of the late ’60s, marking the debut of Jeff Lynne as a songwriter of note.
Peter Straker: ‘This One’s On Me’ (3CD) reviewed
❉ This 3 CD set from Cherry Red Records is a welcome release and a chance for people to appreciate some great, underrated gems.
Throbbing Gristle’s Genesis P-Orridge has died
❉ The musician, poet, and performance artist died on March 14.
Cherry Red Review Round-Up
❉ Our verdict on new titles from Tangerine Dream founder Edgar Froese and Anglo-German prog band Nektar.
China Crisis w/Fiat Lux: Brudenell Social Club, 06/03/20
❉ Ange Chan bears witness to a special synthpop double bill in Leeds and chats with both bands backstage.
Glenn Hughes: ‘Justified Man – The Studio Albums 1995-2003’
❉ These six quality albums mix hard rock and blues to great effect, writes James Turner.