Music
Thomas Adès - Violin Concerto & Tevot (feat. violin: Anthony Marwood; feat. orch: Chamber Orchestra of Europe, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Berliner Philharmoniker)
Adès is the most consistent and compelling composer of his generation.
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Ramsey Lewis - Songs From the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey
A credible jazz album for those who never knew they liked the genre.
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High on Fire - Snakes for the Divine
Tight, concise and thrillingly sharp, High on Fire’s latest is boundlessly impressive.
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Boyzone - Brother
A treat for fans, but younger ears might wonder what the fuss was ever about.
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Emma Pollock - The Law of Large Numbers
Long-term fans of Pollock, and The Delgados, will find their expectations met.
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Titus Andronicus - The Monitor
Lives up both to its rebellious, riotous ambition and its rich musical heritage.
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Various Artists - Bustin’ Out – New Wave To New Beat: the Post Punk Era 1979-1981
Reminds us that pop and dance music can be subversive without foregoing accessibility.
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Jason Derulo - Jason Derülo
As hot as a deep-frozen chicken fillet, this soulless Auto-Tune-fest is one to avoid.
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Jimi Hendrix - Valleys of Neptune
The latest posthumous Hendrix album offers underwhelming ‘new’ material.
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New Young Pony Club - The Optimist
A super-smart pop album at the top of its game.
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Beat the Devil’s Tattoo
Emerges from the swampland armed with an acoustic, and desire in its belly.
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The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder - San Patricio
A transatlantic musical campaign whose eccentric heart makes it hard to resist.
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Broken Bells - Broken Bells
A sweet’n’sour and head-spinningly trippy set from Messrs Mercer and Burton.
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Kris Drever - Mark the Hard Earth
Quite understated and beautifully played, Drever’s singing peerless throughout.
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Patty Griffin - Downtown Church
Griffin and her cohorts deliver a collection of astonishing songs.
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Various Artists - Nigeria Afrobeat Special: The New Explosive Sound in 1970s Nigeria
Fela wasn’t the only Afrobeat star in 1970s Nigeria – but he was certainly the best.
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Various Artists - Next Stop Soweto: Township Sounds From the Golden Age of Mbaqanga
Tough, rootsy grooves and plentiful hooks give this mbaqanga music broad appeal.
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Fear Factory - Mechanize
A powerful statement from a revitalized and still-relevant band.
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Turin Brakes - Outbursts
A stripped-back affair, but overly familiar and sadly nondescript.
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