Few expected Tim Burgess to turn into a renaissance man and national treasure, yet here he is – frontman for The Charlatans, acclaimed solo performer, DJ, author, boss of the…
Album review: Badly Drawn Boy – Banana Skin Shoes
It’s been so long since Damon Gough released a studio album – his last, aside from 2012’s soundtrack to Being Flynn, was 2010’s It’s What I’m Thinking Pt.1 – Photographing…
New album review: The Magnetic Fields – Quickies
The kings of the themed album, the collective behind 69 Love Songs and 50 Song Memoir now go for 28 quick songs, from the 17 second assault of Death Pact…
Reissue review: Tanita Tikaram – Ancient Heart
Though its success and ubiquity weren’t as widespread or enduring, Tanita Tikaram ’s 1988 debut shared several characteristics with Norah Jones’ first album Come Away With Me, released 14 years…
Review: Wendy James – Queen High Straight
Here’s the latest release that we’ll be listening to at Classic Pop HQ this week – Wendy James – Queen High Straight. Wendy James – Queen High Straight 3.5/5 Wendy James’ renaissance…
New Releases: 17 April
There’s never been a better time to curl up with a good book, so check out some of our top page-turning recommendations… Sheila Rocks – Young Punks 7/10 One of…
New Releases: 10 April
The news cycle has been so hectic lately that you may have missed some of these excellent new pop releases. Here are three new albums that we’d highly recommend… Cornershop…
New Releases: 3rd April
This week’s batch of new releases features an album 36 years in the making and a band that’s truly devoted to the label of classic pop… The Boomtown Rats –…
New Releases: 27 March
Good music is essential now more than ever, so here are the top Classic Pop picks for new albums you should listen to over the coming weeks… Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott – Manchester…
Top Ten Reissues Of 2019
2019 was an amazing year for reissues, with Prince, Prefab Sprout and Stephen Duffy all having key albums remastered. Here’s the Classic Pop roundup of the top ten reissues of last…