The Membranes: ‘What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away’
❉ John Robb and friends explore the beauty and terror of nature.
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‘Topper’ Headon: An Appreciation
❉ ‘Topper’ Headon was a drumming genius who propelled a good band to become the best around, writes Paul Matts.
Marvin Gaye: ‘You’re The Man’ reviewed
❉ Gaye’s “Lost” album would have been the perfect ‘part two’ to What’s Going On, writes Paul Abbott.
‘The Bar-Kays: The Definitive Collection’ reviewed
❉ Paul Abbott reviews a triple-decker slab of Funk from Cherry Red’s Robinsongs label.
Roger – ‘3 Classic Albums’ reviewed
❉ The late Zapp frontman’s tasty funk trilogy repackaged.
Mtume – ‘Prime Time: The Epic Anthology’ reviewed
❉ Miles away from Miles, the pioneering funk/R&B band Mtume.
Matata: ‘Wanna Do My Thing – The Complete President Recordings’ reviewed
❉ Afro-funk pioneers’ complete President recordings, collected for the first time!
The Manhattans: ‘I Kinda Miss You – The Anthology’ reviewed
❉ A comprehensive history of one of the finest purveyors of broken-hearted soul.
Graham Central Station – ‘Three Original Classic Funk Albums’ reviewed
❉ A thumping treat for fans of funk, picking up where Sly and the Family Stone left off.
Deee-lite – ‘World Clique: Deluxe Edition’ reviewed
❉ A comprehensive, lavishly illustrated reissue of a compelling snapshot of club life in 1990.