Album Reviews – Page 127

Frost* – Day And Age

“Hello, and welcome to the rest of your life”, the opening line from our narrator, a child-like English voice whose name may or may not be Alice, introducing us to Day and Age, the latest recording from Frost*, and their…

Lifesigns – Altitude

So, Altitude, album number three from Lifesigns, and this one seems important somehow. A new line-up, no chance of touring to promote it, and their staunch refusal to give their art away on streaming platforms all make this a critical…

Night Bus – Second Trip

Sometimes, jazz is just the tonic you need. We don’t often dip our toes into the purer end of this particular ocean of possibilities, but there’s no reason why we can’t, so here goes. Jazz always works best in a…

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,…

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…

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…

Hedvig Mollestad Trio – Ding Dong. You’re Dead.

The mighty matriarchal Norway spruce, we’ll call her Inger, shimmering in the never ending twilight of the endless mid-summer day, looks on in regal fashion over the fjord it has guarded for many centuries, along with its many hundred strong…

Laughing Stock – Zero, Acts I & II

Last year I reviewed Laughing Stock’s The Island, which was a reinterpretation of their debut album of the same name. As such, this year’s Zero, Acts I & II is either their third or fourth album, depending on how you…

The Kate Hinote Trio – Near

This is the debut album from the Kate Hinote Trio offering a selection of what, maybe, could be called alt-folk; the tracks are moody, acoustic and beautiful. So who are this trio? Well, Kate is a very gifted singer with…

A Different Aspect #57

In this update we feature: • Azolia – Not About Heroes • MFTJ – My Mom’s Getting A Horse • Mangabros. – Shivacrowblack • Moop – Ostara • Magnet Animals – Fake Dudes • Three-Layer Cake – Stove Top •…

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