Preview: Kristin Hersh – ‘Breathe In’
❉ Kristin Hersh previews ‘Breathe In’ from ‘Possible Dust Clouds’ LP ahead of UK tour.
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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.
Momus: ‘Create 2 – Recreate’ reviewed
❉ A trio of albums from the Creation years in one package, re-mastered and with additional bonus material.
The Monochrome Set – ‘Eligible Bachelors’ (3CD) reviewed
❉ Stephen T Porter takes a closer look at Cherry Red’s Deluxe Re-Issue of The Monochrome Set’s classic 1982 album.