She & Him’s latest effort, Classics, does exactly what it says on the tin: it gives the listener a chance to – once again – air a selection of classic, timeless songs. Deschanel’s soporific vocal style is evocative of the sheek, black and white cinematography of the twentieth century. The sound of this record is classic, stylish … Continue reading Album Review: Classics // She & Him
Category: Album/EP Reviews
Album Review: 1989 // Taylor Swift
Originally posted on Gigslutz “It’s a new soundtrack I could dance to this beat” is a line from ‘Welcome To New York’, the opener to Taylor Swift’s new album 1989. For me this sentence epitomises the record in its entirety. Gone are Taylor Swift’s country days (although she’s clearly been trying to shake these off … Continue reading Album Review: 1989 // Taylor Swift
Album Review: Nostalgia // Annie Lennox
Originally posted on Gigslutz I’m sure everybody will agree that your parent’s taste in music has a massive impact on your own musical development. For me, I was raised on an eclectic mixture of Oasis, The Sound of Music Soundtrack (don’t ask – it’s best if you just leave my Dad to it) and Annie … Continue reading Album Review: Nostalgia // Annie Lennox
EP Review: Lost In The Night // Palace
EP Review: Masquerade // The Brookes
Album Review: Hozier (Self-Titled)
Originally posted on Gigslutz Hozier’s eponymous debut is an emotional roller coaster from start to finish; opener ‘Take Me To Church’ is accompanied by a pertinent music video about persecution of same sex love – an issue close to the hearts of many, in a world that is still vastly prejudiced. If you’ve had … Continue reading Album Review: Hozier (Self-Titled)
Album Review: Playland // Johnny Marr
Originally posted on Gigslutz Playland is the second album from Johnny Marr in only 18 months: a sense of urgency that is audible in this record but in no way impeaches the quality. It is every bit a satisfying sequel to The Messenger as it is a one-off read. Marr can be afforded the luxury … Continue reading Album Review: Playland // Johnny Marr
Album Review: Inspiral Carpets (Self-Titled)
Originally posted on Gigslutz From frantic opening track ‘Monochrome’ to the meaty closer ‘Human Shield’,Inspiral Carpets’ eponymous studio album is a successful effort to break the band’s twenty years silence. With hooks that rival the catchiness of The Cribs’ ‘Men’s Needs’ and anthemic, working man’s choruses that The Libertines would be proud of, this is … Continue reading Album Review: Inspiral Carpets (Self-Titled)
Album Review: Carry On The Grudge // Jamie T
Originally posted on Gigslutz ‘Limits Lie’ the first track on Carry On The Grudge sounds like Winnie the Pooh’s Eeyore decided to try his hand at being a musician; the sombre backing vocals sound like an exasperated sigh. Following this depressing opener is the single that started it all, ‘Don’t You Find’, which fuelled … Continue reading Album Review: Carry On The Grudge // Jamie T
Album Review: Listen // The Kooks
Originally posted on Gigslutz Listen up because Brighton boys The Kooks are back in town and by the sounds of their latest release, they’re here to stay. Even though the world had grown tired of The Kooks’ feel-good pop anthems by 2011’s release ‘Junk Of The Heart’, it’s apparent from the opening track on the … Continue reading Album Review: Listen // The Kooks
BETH KIRKBRIDE 