Balancing the grandeur with delicacy, Elbow’s rhythmic seventh album is grounded by Guy Garvey’s Flashes of precious, and very human, insight [Polydor Records] 4/5 It’s dangerously tempting to assume an…
Brian Eno – Reflection Review
Should current events be causing too much turmoil in your life then we recommend Reflections by Brian Eno, which has been relaxing us all year long. Wyndham Wallace reviews. …
Tim Bowness – Lost In The Ghost Light Review
Full of prog flourishes and earnest lyrics makes Lost In The Ghost Light everything we could have wanted from a Tim Bowness concept album. Wyndham Wallace reviews. “You’re locked in…
Flo Morrissey and Matthew E White – Gentlewoman, Ruby Man Review
The unlikely pairing of Flo Morrissey and Matthew E White has produced Gentlewoman, Ruby Man, one of our favourite cover albums in recent memory. London’s Flo Morrissey and Richmond, Virginia’s…
Gizmo Varillas – El Dorado Review
We’re yet to escape the biting cold but Wyndham Wallace thinks he’s found just the thing for it: Gizmo Varillas’ debut El Dorado. Britons may have to wait before…
The Blue Aeroplanes – Welcome, Stranger! Review
There’s a reason patience is a virtue as Wyndham Wallace discovered with the The Blue Aeroplanes long-awaited 13th album Welcome, Stranger! Having spent years hiding behind shades and ducking the…
Rose Elinor Dougall – Stellular Review
It’s been 7 years since Rose Elinor Dougall released her debut effort, with only two EPs filling the void. In that time it seems she’s shifted and honed her sound…
Daniel Woolhouse – What’s That Sound? Review
Could Daniel Woolhouse have perfected the formula? Wyndham Wallace sits back and reviews his third album What’s That Sound? [Bella Union] Softly spoken, quietly reclusive, Daniel Woolhouse used to…
Parekh & Singh – Ocean Review
Wyndham Wallace reviews the eponymous debut album from dream pop duo Parekh & Singh. If it’s true some of the finest pop music is throwaway, then prepare for Parekh…
Jamiroquai – Automaton Review
Wnydham Wallace reviews Jamiroquai’s 8th LP Automaton, an impressive return that sees Jay Kay explore some fascinating new sonic playgrounds. [Virgin EMI] Most people made their mind up about Jamiroquai…