Album Reviews
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British pop singer Eden Kane had a very brief run as a chart-topping artist in the pre-British Invasion era, and though soon overshadowed by rock and roll groups, he produced an impressive collection of fantastic pop singles, all handily compiled in this two-disc collection. Read more
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British pop singer Eden Kane had a very brief run as a chart-topping artist in the pre-British Invasion era, and though soon overshadowed by rock and roll groups, he produced an impressive collection of fantastic pop singles, all handily compiled in this two-disc collection. Read more
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Short-lived roots-rock group Fairground Attraction seemed an odd choice for pop stardom, but in 1988, they quickly became chart-topping successes. The success was short-lived, and they imploded not long after. This collection compiles their entire recorded output, and documents the brief existence of a promising young band. Read more
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Short-lived roots-rock group Fairground Attraction seemed an odd choice for pop stardom, but in 1988, they quickly became chart-topping successes. The success was short-lived, and they imploded not long after. This collection compiles their entire recorded output, and documents the brief existence of a promising young band. Read more
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This six-song mini-album offers to the world a collection of unreleased songs recorded by Frederick Michael St. Jude, shortly after the release of his debut album, Here Am I. Though raw, they highlight his potent, powerful, Bowie-like voice. Read more
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This six-song mini-album offers to the world a collection of unreleased songs recorded by Frederick Michael St. Jude, shortly after the release of his debut album, Here Am I. Though raw, they highlight his potent, powerful, Bowie-like voice. Read more
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Though it was a controversial move, Peter Hook & The Light’s decision to set out on tour performing the music of Joy Division was a good one. This live document from 2012 is a scorching tribute to his fallen band. Read more
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Though it was a controversial move, Peter Hook & The Light’s decision to set out on tour performing the music of Joy Division was a good one. This live document from 2012 is a scorching tribute to his fallen band. Read more
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Kenyan-based Matata was once hailed as “the best band from Africa,” and this two-disc collection highlights an excellent band that did indeed have great promise–and it also serves to show the dangers of compromising one’s art for commercial success. Read more
The Recoup 