John Lennon – ‘Imagine: The Ultimate Collection’
❉ Andrew Hickey takes a closer look at Lennon’s most popular album, one that’s talked about rather less than it’s listened to.
BOX SET
Viva La Revolution! ‘The Adicts: The Albums 1982 – 87’
❉ Anyone that appreciates pop-punk will find plenty to enjoy in this retrospective of a band who always did their own thing.
‘The House Of Love: 30th Anniversary Edition’
❉ We pore over the super-deluxe anniversary edition of The House of Love’s tremendous debut album in all its beautiful, brooding, spiritual glory.
The Moody Blues – ‘In Search of the Lost Chord’ 50th anniversary edition
❉ This November sees the release of the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of The Moody Blues’ classic third album.
Big Brother & The Holding Company – ‘Sex, Dope & Cheap Thrills’
❉ The band’s major label debut, released under original title and restored to full glory for 50th Anniversary of Janis Joplin’s final album with the band.
‘The 4 Skins: The Albums’
❉ There are some classic Oi anthems here, with top notch musicianship – these tracks really deliver, writes Brad Shepherd.
‘Derek Jarman Volume One: 1972-1986’ Blu-Ray reviewed
❉ Derek Jarman’s enduring legacy is celebrated in this lavish box set, containing his first six features alongside an exciting array of new and archival extras.
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….
‘Sky – The Studio Albums’ reviewed
❉ There is much in here to beguile and intrigue, writes Chris Newman.
‘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.