Added by Jo
‘Christmas Vs The Wildhearts’ – Wulfrun Hall – Wolverhampton – 21 December 2006
This might be brief because I’m writing it two weeks after the show and am – almost unbelievably – still feeling the after-effects of too much festive cheer lately. Some might say this brevity is a good thing because my Wildhearts [...]
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OI compilation album
by Louise
Yes, that’s right. The first ever Optimum Impact compilation album “Six, Thuds & Rock n Roll” is finally upon us!
For a mere £5 (inc. p&p) you can get your hands on this limited edition gem of a CD, which features some of the very best bands and artists around today.
Full tracklisting is:
1. Just Bring [...]
We think it’s all over – it is for us
by Lucie and Jo
Jo’s bit.
Having agreed with pretty much all of what Lucie said below, here’s my very personal take..
So, this is it. It’s all over. The final act of this long running tragi-comedy has been played out, leaving us tired, emotional, thoughtful, and, if truth be told, a little unsatisfied by the dénouement.. [...]
Streebeck – ‘Without a Baedeker’
by Lucie
Now I’m not a difficult person to please in general, but where music is concerned I’ve grown to be highly critical since becoming a rawk journo. So I surprised myself when, after witnessing Streebeck’s half-hour stint supporting David Essex in Cheltenham, I sat itching to buy his album. The promise of a free badge [...]
Malcolm Middleton single review
by Emma
Not exactly what it says on the packet, Malcolm Middleton’s latest single A Brighter Beat due out 22nd January 2007 is the first track taken from his third album of the same title.
The upbeat melody complete with folk style guitar, happy steady drums and a nice bit of ivory tinkling manages to uplift this [...]
