This month we celebrate the release of Nine Inch Nails debut album Pretty Hate Machine by looking at the genesis of the industrial rock giants and the LP that bought the musical mastery of Trent Reznor to the masses. It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that NIN released their debut album thirty years ago this month. The music produced and performed by Reznor sounds … [Read more...] about Nine Inch Nails: Pretty Hate Machine – Classic Albums
The Sherlocks: Under Your Sky – Review
Sheffield alt-rockers The Sherlocks return with their sophomore offering Under Your Sky, looking to build upon the success of their debut. Geography.... maybe one of the most hated subjects at school. Yet, geography, in the music industry, can be both a benefit and a hindrance. The South Yorkshire four-piece hail from Sheffield; a city with great music history both past and … [Read more...] about The Sherlocks: Under Your Sky – Review
Supergrass: I Should Coco – Classic Albums
One of the biggest news stories to come out last week was an announcement that 90’s indie rocker Supergrass were getting back together and touring in 2020. Inspired by this news we look back at the trio’s debut album I Should Coco, which turns 25 next year. When Supergrass released their debut album I Should Coco in the Summer of 1995, the eyes of the music industry and the … [Read more...] about Supergrass: I Should Coco – Classic Albums
Iggy Pop: Free – Review
The godfather of punk rock returns with Free, his eighteenth studio album. Iggy Pop is a legend, that is indisputable. His contribution to music is also undeniable, from his time with the Stooges through his writing partnership with Bowie and beyond. It was with great excitement that I span this record, enthusiasm based on the musical legacy that Iggy commands. The man that … [Read more...] about Iggy Pop: Free – Review
Soundgarden: Louder Than Love – Classic Albums
September marks the 30th anniversary of Louder than Love, the major label debut of Seattle supremo’s Soundgarden. We take a look at the band in a transitional stage of their career and the album that bought the grunge heavyweights to the attention of the mainstream. Soundgarden formed in 1984 and were a huge part of the Seattle scene from its inception. They signed to Sub-pop … [Read more...] about Soundgarden: Louder Than Love – Classic Albums
TOOL: Fear Inoculum – Review
It’s been a long wait for the new TOOL album, with a period of uncertainty, frustration and longing for fans and music lovers alike. Is Fear Inoculum a masterpiece worth waiting for? Since TOOL released their last album the earth has rotated around the sun thirteen times. 2006 feels like a lifetime ago. So much has changed. As a person consumed by music, I have seen what has … [Read more...] about TOOL: Fear Inoculum – Review