pop/rock/folk/blues/jazz
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All of this and Nothing byThe Psychedelic Furs Stand out tracks:All that Money WantsShe is MineThe Ghost in YouHeaven The Psychedelic Furs were an English rock band founded in London in 1977. Led by lead vocalist Richard Butler and his brother Tim Butler on bass guitar, the Psychedelic Furs were one of the many acts…
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People by Hothouse Flowers Stand out tracks:I’m SorryDon’t GoIf You GoSaved Hothouse Flowers were an Irish rock band who combined traditional Irish music with various influences including soul, gospel and rock. Their first album, ‘People’ (1988), was the most successful debut album in Irish history reaching No. 1 in the charts and later No. 2…
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Darkness on the Edge of Townby Bruce Springsteen Stand out tracks:BadlandsRacing in the StreetThe Promised LandFactory When writing the 1978 album’s songs, Springsteen was particularly influenced by works of fiction that focused on individuals confronted by adversity; these included the John Steinbeck novels The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden and their respective film…
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Love Songs for the Long Gameby NQ Arbuckle Stand out tracks:No Hands BicycleWicked ThingFunny BoneSad Songs Neville Quinlan can sound much tougher than he is, with his gruff hoots and wild laughs amidst stories of red wine, cigarettes and hot dogs. But even after all these years, the tender NQ still believes in love and…
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Keep Your Courage by Natalie Merchant Stand out tracks:Big GirlsCome On, AphroditeSister TillyEye of the StormThe Feast of St Valentine A masterful return to form, 2023’s ‘Keep Your Courage’ is Merchant’s first collection of original songs in nine years. The album has some noticeably upbeat songs but is largely built around a selection of stately…
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Anaïs Mitchell by Anaïs Mitchell Stand out tracks:Bright StarRevenantBackroadsLittle Big Girl ‘Anaïs Mitchell’ is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and it was released early in 2022. The album stands as her first release of new material for over ten years. Probably best known for her Broadway musical collaboration Hadestown, this recording…
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After the Headrush by Art d’Ecco Stand out tracks:Only OnesUntil the Sun Comes UpMidlife CrisisRun Away Another breath of fresh air ‘After the Headrush’ builds on previous releases with the most consistent album yet. D’Ecco’s ear for detail remains sharp in creating space within the production. And this expertise comes in handy with the album’s…
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Pre Pleasure by Julia Jacklin Stand out tracks:I Was NeonLess of a StrangerMoviegoerBe Careful with Yourself ‘Pre Pleasure’, is the third studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin which was released in 2022, receiving widespread critical acclaim. Jacklin is a writer and performer of immense creative potential, writing highly personal and challenging lyrics, her songs…
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Being Funny in a Foreign Language by The 1975 Stand out tracks:Looking for Somebody (To Love)Part of the BandAll I Need to HearWhen We Are Together ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’ is my favourite album so far by The 1975, and quite rightfully received widespread acclaim upon its release. The album tames the band’s…
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The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamersby Valerie June Stand out tracks:StayYou and ICall Me a FoolTwo RoadsWhy the Bright Stars Glow June’s music rose out of a tapestry of American roots traditions that she has since elevated and, in the case of 2021’s ‘The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers’, transcended. Ambling with guitar…