Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL Speaker REVIEW
Gary Steel loves Martin Logan speakers. He loves that the brand is now available again in NZ. He loves the incredibly nicely priced ElectroMotion
Lambert Small Wonder Series PREVIEW PART 1
How about a stunning diminutive “lifestyle” range that cuts no sonic corners? Gary Steel gets an exclusive audition of the whole range, and asks:
The Juju Jukebox
A new regular column in which freaky Peter Kearns casts a spell on a bunch of new album releases! You’ll wake up screaming!
Spandau Ballet – The Story/The Very Best Of (Chrysalis) ALBUM REVIEW
Gary Steel forgot why he gave up on Spandau Ballet. True Story refreshes his memory. The result isn't pretty.
Pink Floyd – The Endless River (Columbia) CD REVIEW
Out Of Time (OOT) is a series of reviews that blithely ignores consumer dictates and release schedules. This time, Gary Steel looks at the
Farcry 4 (Ubisoft) GAME REVIEW
James Baker reviews the fourth installment in the popular Far Cry franchise.
Frank Zappa – Chunga’s Revenge (Zappa Records/Universal) CD REVIEW
With Universal issuing remastered versions of Frank Zappa’s enormous catalogue, Gary Steel takes up the challenge of reviewing every single one of FZ’s genius
Jethro Tull – Thick As A Brick (40th Anniversary Set) (EMI) CD REVIEW
One of the greatest albums from the progressive rock era finally gets a dignified reissue.
John Cale – Shifty Adventures In Nookie Wood (Domino/EMI) CD REVIEW
John Cale's latest avoids the nostalgia of his peers, but misfires badly.
Gianmarco Liguori – Duga-3 (Sarang Bang) VINYL ALBUM REVIEW
Local "imaginary soundtrack" of jazz-fusion adventures is an obscure gem.
Brian Eno – Lux (Warp/Border) CD REVIEW
Eno's new album is all about ambient stasis, and it made Gary Steel very, very sleepy.
Prodigy – The Fat Of The Land (Expanded Edition) (XL) CD REVIEW
Prodigy 'expanded edition' is a mixed, and sometimes dated, bag.
Sarah Blasko – I Awake (Dew Process/Universal) CD REVIEW
Fancy some lush orchestrations and a heart-stopping voice?
The Rolling Stones – GRRR! (Polydor/Universal) CD REVIEW
It's a triple album compilation to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones. And it sucks.
The Puddle – Secret Holiday/Victory Blues (Fishrider) CD REVIEW
The Puddle are great, but shambolic production and arrangements hinder the terrific talent within
Opposite Sex – Opposite Sex (Fishrider) CD REVIEW
The Opposite Sex debut doesn't quite live up to the hype
Kids Of 88 – Modern Love (Universal) CD REVIEW
Kids Of 88 sound better than they are, according to Gary Steel
Rival State – Apollo Me (Shock) CD REVIEW
At last, a hard rock record that sounds good. And it's made in New Plymouth.
Ariana Tikao – From Dust To Light (Independent) CD REVIEW
Ariana Tikao's third album may help Christchurch in its time of turmoil, but Gary Steel finds it wanting
Gary Clark Jr – Blak And Blu (Warners) CD REVIEW (Warners) CD REVIEW
Never mind the second coming. Gary Clark Jr fluffs his first, reckons Gary Steel
