Caiti Baker – ‘Zinc’ reviewed
❉ Throwing blues, gospel and nu-soul into the mix, ‘Zinc’ is a remarkable debut album from a major talent and an obvious future star.
ALBUM REVIEW
Walter Lure & The Waldos – ‘Wacka Lacka Boom Bop A Loom Bam Boo’ reviewed
❉ Let’s be upfront about this from the start – this album is EXACTLY what you’d expect from the guy who co-wrote most of LAMF.
New York Dolls – ‘Personality Crisis: Live Recordings & Studio Demos 1972-1975’
❉ A five-disc record of the rise and fall of the lipstick killers. So, strap on yer platforms, cake on some slap and let’s get into it….
A Step into Obliqueness: ‘Ideal Home’ – Near Future
❉ In every dream home a heartache? Ange Chan on a collaboration between Neil Arthur from Blancmange and Gazelle Twin’s Bernholz.
‘Sky – The Studio Albums’ reviewed
❉ There is much in here to beguile and intrigue, writes Chris Newman.
Rat Scabies – ‘P.H.D. (Prison, Hospital, Debt)’ reviewed
❉ Rat Scabies, formerly of The Damned, surprises and delights with his first, ambitiously diverse solo album.
‘The Toy Dolls: The Albums 1983-87’ reviewed
❉ A conclusive round-up of the band’s first seven years, featuring much of their best work, this box set is a must for all Toy Dolls fans.
‘Peter and the Test Tube Babies: The Albums 1982-87’ reviewed
❉ The complete recorded output of the punk mischief-makers, in a new Cherry Red box set.
Kim Wilde – ‘Here Come the Aliens’ reviewed
❉ Kim Wilde’s voice has stood the test of time on this, her first album of original songs since 1992.
‘Haywoode – Roses (Remixes & Rarities)’ reviewed
❉ Students of 80s pop music will certainly find much to enjoy in this collection from an oft-overlooked recording star.