Glaswegian group Catholic Action have made their moment last on their second album Celebrated By Strangers, full of bright, indie rock loveliness. Following on from the success of their last album In Memory Of a couple of years ago, this is a perfect album for lovers of synth music and Electro Pop. They have recently been applauded by the likes of Annie Mac and Jack Saunders … [Read more...] about Catholic Action: Celebrated By Strangers – Review
Twisted Wheel: Satisfying the Ritual – Review
Twisted Wheel takes their punk-influenced sound to portray a more settled and rhythmic style on new album Satisfying the Ritual. Satisfying the Ritual is the third album from Twisted Wheel and features wide influences from 60’s Psychedelia, Punk, Trip Hop and New Wave. Following their number-one EP, Jonny Guitar, these three musicians from Oldham draw their inspiration from … [Read more...] about Twisted Wheel: Satisfying the Ritual – Review
Morrissey: I Am Not A Dog On A Chain – Review
I Am Not A Dog On A Chain is the new album from Morrissey, his 13th solo studio album to date. This is an amazing achievement and one in the eye for all those who thought he could not possibly survive without The Smiths and Johnny Marr's iconic guitar. I have never been a fan of Morrissey's singing voice. So how can I be a Morrissey fan? Well, I am in many ways. I like his … [Read more...] about Morrissey: I Am Not A Dog On A Chain – Review
Mandy Moore: Silver Landings – Review
Mandy Moore returns with a new album in the shape of Silver Landings, looking to the sunshine of California for inspiration. Mandy Moore is not only a singer, but also a grammy and golden globe nominated actress-singer and songwriter. Some would find it hard to carve out a career in one of these professions, but not Mandy. Silver Landings is her seventh studio album … [Read more...] about Mandy Moore: Silver Landings – Review
Ozzy Osbourne: Ordinary Man – Review
Ozzy Osbourne is an icon, a legend. He has a wicked sense of humour and is still going strong after how many years is it? Lots. Ordinary Man is Ozzy at the top of his game with the years unable to diminish the strength of his voice or his formidable personality. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) on bass and one of my favourite drummers … [Read more...] about Ozzy Osbourne: Ordinary Man – Review
La Roux: Supervision – Album Review
Grammy-winning, BRIT and Mercury-Prize-nominated artist La Roux (Elly Jackson) has brought us a brand new album with Supervision, her first since 2014’s Trouble In Paradise. This is flipside British pop that gives an alternative to the alternative. The sound of La Roux is extraordinarily unique. You are reminded of long-forgotten 80s hits but this isn't eighties music. La … [Read more...] about La Roux: Supervision – Album Review