Category: Music Journalism
Single Review: Pea Green Coat // The Wave Pictures
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
Track Review: Next Time // Purdy
Originally posted on Gigslutz “Please don’t call me baby / ‘cause I don’t know that name” a woman purrs as she stalks your daydreams, her words dripping potency. The hypnotic pace to Purdy’s ‘Next Time’ would have even the most reluctant of dancers twisting their hips in the sensual frenzy this track brings out in the … Continue reading Track Review: Next Time // Purdy
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
Live Review: Leeds Festival 2014 Highlights
Originally posted on Gigslutz If your wellies gave you blisters, clap your hands. If your hair was 95% grease, clap your hands. If you’re losing your voice, clap your hands. If you had the energy to clap your hands for any of the above then it’s safe to say you probably weren’t at Reading or … Continue reading Live Review: Leeds Festival 2014 Highlights
Album Review: Concrete Love // Courteeners
Originally posted on Gigslutz Courteeners fourth studio album Concrete Love tastes like having a dish at a restaurant for the second time – it’s not as good as you remember. The whole album feels very much like it wasn’t left to cook for long enough and this is validated by frontman Liam Fray’s admission … Continue reading Album Review: Concrete Love // Courteeners
BETH KIRKBRIDE 