Album Reviews
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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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Welsh progressive rockers Blonde On Blonde overcame the loss of their frontman and visionary, releasing two promising but ultimately commercially unsuccessful albums. Read more
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Welsh progressive rockers Blonde On Blonde overcame the loss of their frontman and visionary, releasing two promising but ultimately commercially unsuccessful albums. Read more
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On A Monday Night is a recently discovered live performance from the Bill Evans Trio, taken from a late-career show. It’s a superb performance, even though there’s an odd tension in the air. Read more
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On A Monday Night is a recently discovered live performance from the Bill Evans Trio, taken from a late-career show. It’s a superb performance, even though there’s an odd tension in the air. Read more
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Gerry Rafferty’s 1971 debut album, Can I Have My Money Back? was a record that should have been a major hit; unfortunately, it was largely ignored, and led to the formation of his band Stealers Wheel. Read more
The Recoup 