While Rick Astley is known globally for the internet meme and sensation called “rick rolling”, he has also pushed out 9 studio albums since 1987, and is about to release another greatest hits album entitled 'Best Of Me' in October this year. But today, I am here to delve into his 8th album entitled simply … Continue reading ’50’ Album Review
Following on from the 'Jubilee Demos' bootleg perfectly is 'Madam Stan', another bootleg album of early Ants demos, which is listed on the official Adam Ant website as being initially released in/around 1982 on vinyl. The bootleg includes early versions of several songs that would go on to become well known amongst the Antfans (Sexpeople, … Continue reading ‘Madam Stan’ Bootleg Review
Today is the day that 2 Prince albums finally become back in print, as the Prince Estate is releasing his 1996 albums 'Chaos And Disorder' and 'Emancipation' both on CD and purple vinyl, meaning its the first time that these albums are being pressed on vinyl. They're also releasing a CD and vinyl version of … Continue reading ‘Chaos & Disorder’ Album Review
In February 2014, St. Vincent released her 4th album. It was a self titled release with a cover that saw its creator sat on a huge, light pink seat; wearing a long and colourful glittered dress; and with silver, curly hair high enough to be a mountain. This album brought a brand new look for … Continue reading ‘St. Vincent’ Album Review
In 1978, Adam Ant starred alongside several other punk/alternative stars such as Toyah Willcox, Jordan and Lindsay Kemp – to name a few – in a cult punk film called 'Jubilee' (a review of which will be coming soon). In the film, Adam And The Ants can be seen performing the song 'Plastic Surgery', which … Continue reading ‘Jubilee Demos’ Bootleg Review
Our story begins in December 2018. There I am, sat on the sofa and innocently enjoying the festive Yuletide vibes as I scour the internet on my laptop. And in my recommended videos on YouTube I come across something that looks incredibly intriguing: a music video from a band I had never heard. The bands … Continue reading ‘1981 Extended Play’ EP Review
Following on from 'Strange Charm' and the struggle to record it, we land at 1992 with the album 'Machine + Soul'. It's hailed by many as the lowest point in Numan's career, even by himself, and some may say that it features hardly any soul despite the title of the album. And that may be … Continue reading Disconnection Part IV – ‘Machine + Soul’ Album Review
I have a lot to say about this song. 'People' was unleashed to the world on August 22nd 2019, with its music video premier occurring at 7:30 pm. Like most of their fans, I was sat in front of my TV staring at the yellow screen, awaiting to see what the visual and sonic … Continue reading ‘People’ Single Review & Analysis
Gary Numan again evolved in sound and aesthetic with the release of 1986's 'Strange Charm'. The music was still a blend of industrial, darkwave and new wave music, but had rock and pop thrown into the mix. Numan dyed his hair bleach blonde To accompany the album, and can be seen on both the album … Continue reading Disconnection Part III: ‘Strange Charm’ Album Review
Following on from 1984's 'Berserker' is 'The Fury', which continued the same white visual aesthetic and industrial sound, with both being presented in new ways. The blue and white was instead replaced with red and white which is seen on the front cover of the album, and continued again to the live shows on 'The … Continue reading Disconnection Part II: ‘The Fury’ Album Review
Vicky Leigh 