‘Sky – The Studio Albums’ reviewed
❉ There is much in here to beguile and intrigue, writes Chris Newman.
CHERRY RED RECORDS
‘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.
‘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.
Procol Harum: ‘Still There’ll Be More – An Anthology 1967-2017’ reviewed
❉ Martin Ruddock on the band ‘that sounded like they could kick your head in, but do it in a very clever way’.
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.
Luke Haines New Album – ‘I Sometimes Dream Of Glue’
❉ Welcome to Glue Town.
Cherry Red Reissue Round-Up
❉ Hidden treasures from Dudley Moore in ivory-tickling mode, and guilty pleasures from Carly Simon in all her ‘80s AOR pomp.
The Fall – ‘Singles 1978-2016’ (7CD Box Set) reviewed
❉ The Fall have never really cared less about being “understood”, and in this respect, deserve to be regarded as a true pop band.