Wire: Change Becomes Us – album review

There are familiar staples here, luscious pop melodies melding with ambient soundscapes, as well as more upbeat post-punk outbursts.

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Wire: Heaven, London - live review

Of course, I have to mention the encore…. a ten minute (gasp!!) version of the title track from their debut album but this time with 24 additional guitarists.

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Kevin Coyne: Case History – reissue album review

Case History was recorded very quickly. Kevin has been quoted as saying that the songs were recorded in three or four hours. Kevin has also been quoted as saying that Case History is not just an album but a whole period of his life. Indeed this becomes very clear as the album unfolds.

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My Top Ten Albums – Tommy Scott (Space)

My Top 10 Albums – Tommy Scott Tommy Scott is the renowned frontman of Liverpudlian pop eccentrics Space; he initially formed the band in 1993 and they released their first single ‘Money’ in 1995. The single ‘Neighbourhood’ followed in 1996, [...]

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Inspiral Carpets : Manchester Ritz : live review

Inspiral Carpets Manchester Ritz March 29th 2013 Live review Every band has a career span. You start off, back in the garage as fans, and with a bit of luck get out on the local circuit then the national circuit. [...]

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