The remastered reissues of the two John Mitchell-led It Bites albums is a timely reminder of just how good these releases were when they came out in 2008 and 2012 respectively. Not that I needed reminding – they are amongst…
View More It Bites – The Tall Ships/Map Of The Past (Reissues 2021)Category: Album Reissues
Jon Anderson – Animation [Remastered & Expanded Edition]
There are some albums that REALLY need a second chance with a decent re-release, and Jon Anderson’s 1982 album Animation is one which was crying out for some love and respect, to be presented again with characteristic care and attention,…
View More Jon Anderson – Animation [Remastered & Expanded Edition]Jon Anderson – Olias Of Sunhillow [2021 Deluxe Edition Remaster]
Jon Anderson is most well-known for his work with the legendary band Yes, writing and performing all-time classic progressive rock songs of the ’70s. However, strangely, it may well be that his most unique creation is his inimitable debut solo…
View More Jon Anderson – Olias Of Sunhillow [2021 Deluxe Edition Remaster]Jon Anderson – Song Of Seven [Remastered & Expanded Edition]
Song of Seven by Jon Anderson was first released in 1980 and has recently been remastered and re-released by the ever-reliable Cherry Red Records, revealing more clearly its varied influences, imbued with optimism. It is curious looking back now how…
View More Jon Anderson – Song Of Seven [Remastered & Expanded Edition]T2 – It’ll All Work Out In Boomland
Released on 31st July 1970, It’ll All Work Out In Boomland by T2 is one of the staples for those of us who collect, or collected LPs from the classic era of “underground” music. Back when this album was released…
View More T2 – It’ll All Work Out In BoomlandAl Stewart – The Year of the Cat [45th Anniversary Edition]
1976 – the Drought Year. I was 15, spending my hard-earned paper round money on some of the many interesting albums released that year. A prime one for me was the Gabriel-free Genesis and A Trick of the Tail, but…
View More Al Stewart – The Year of the Cat [45th Anniversary Edition]Classix Nouveaux – The Liberty Recordings (1981-1983)
For some, there’s always time for nostalgia. Some psychologists believe nostalgia serves a purpose, especially in our hectic, connected world. It empowers our belief in “the good old days”. It’s a form of escapism and who doesn’t need a bit…
View More Classix Nouveaux – The Liberty Recordings (1981-1983)Nine Stones Close – Traces [10th Anniversary Remaster]
Nine Stones Close have recently re-released, on vinyl and download, a 10th anniversary edition of their resplendent 2010 second album, Traces. The band is named after the remains of a mysterious ancient stone circle situated in the Peak District of…
View More Nine Stones Close – Traces [10th Anniversary Remaster]A Different Aspect #53
In this update we feature: • Tromb – I/O • Ikitan – Twenty-Twenty [EP] • Ping – The ZigZag Manoeuvre • Métronhomme – Tutto Il Tempo Del Monde ~ 1.òikos [EP] • Vulture Industries – The Malefactor’s Bloody Register •…
View More A Different Aspect #53Edgar Broughton Band – Speak Down The Wires: The Recordings 1975 to 1982
For many years, the one and only Edgar Broughton Band album I owned was Sing Brother Sing. Like a lot of first albums by bands bought in the dim distant days of one’s youth, it retains top spot in the…
View More Edgar Broughton Band – Speak Down The Wires: The Recordings 1975 to 1982