“Alike or Unlike as Trees”: Third Ear Band – ‘Alchemy’
❉ As a breakthrough piece for Third Ear Band, Alchemy truly lives up to the promise of its title, writes C.J. Newman.
REISSUE
Viva Bananarama: ‘Drama’ and ‘Viva’ (Expanded Editions) reviewed
❉ Two of Bananarama’s most stylish albums finally receive the expanded edition treatment.
‘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.
Blind Idiot God ‘Undertow’ & Azonic ‘Prospect Of The Deep Volume One’
❉ We look at the reissue of 1989 album Undertow, and Andy Hawkins’ revived solo project Azonic.
Album Review Round-Up
❉ Buried treasures from the British psych scene, songbirds Doreen and Irene Chanter, and American soul singer P.P. Arnold.
Brett Anderson – ‘Collected Solo Work’ reviewed
❉ The sound of an artist rediscovering his voice and how to make music without compromises.
Peel Slowly And See: 50 years of ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’
❉ We celebrate the debut of the band who accidentally invented modern alternative rock music.
Reissue Roundup #3
❉ Our series on noteworthy recent reissues, including the new Prince collection.