Paul Kelly – “Gonna Be Good” (audio)
Paul Kelly's dark and brooding track "Gonna Be Good" reminds us how difficult it is to do what we say we’re going to do.
Charles Pitter
Charles Pitter writes about music of all sorts. In 2011 he was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for poetry.
AC/DC: Rock or Bust
More hard rock from those kings of heavy riffs, AC/DC; big on chorus, short on verse.
Goodbye Heart: Restless Nights EP
Restless Nights, Goodbye Heart’s five track EP, is a synth-pop dream.
The New Basement Tapes: Lost on the River
Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James and Marcus Mumford add music to Bob Dylan’s lyrics for The New Basement Tapes: Lost on the River.
Elliott Murphy – “Land of Nod” (video)
Quiet and understated but with a catchy trance-like chorus, “Blissed Out in the Land of Nod” slowly seeps into the sub-conscious.
Lucius – “Turn It Around” (audio)
The sharp harmonies of Lucius' "Turn It Around" are but one example of why this young band is one of 2014's true pop talents.
‘Remember Those Great Volkswagen Ads?’
This revised and expanded second edition of the hardback, details one of the most influential campaigns in the history of advertising.
Ry Cooder: Soundtracks
Rhino’s seven CD retrospective box set Soundtracks covers off the bulk of Ry Cooder’s ‘80s film work. Interesting and varied, this is a worthy re-issue.
Ryan Adams: Jacksonville EP
Ryan Adams's independent release Jacksonville is two tracks country twang, one track novelty -- more good work from this prolific artist.
Zero 7: Simple Science EP
The return of Zero 7 with a new digital EP (or two 12” vinyls).
Nerina Pallot: Rousseau / Little Bull
EPs seven and eight for Nerina Pallott are a mix of literary ballads and commercial pop; Rousseau leans on philosophy and poetry, whilst Little Bull turns adult.
Chuck Prophet: Night Surfer
Despite the high anxiety, Night Surfer, Prophet’s 13th album, is pure-bred, colourful rock with a dark sense of humour.