Ariel Pink’s transgressive pop gets under Gary Steel’s skin.
Recordings
Die!Die!Die! – Harmony (Rhythmethod) CD REVIEW
The fourth Die!Die!Die! album is a racket and a fantastic noise, wails Gary Steel, his tinnitus screaming mercilessly.
Frank Zappa – We’re Only In It For The Money (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 album creations. Today’s selection: We’re Only In It For The Money.
Dear Times Waste – Some Kind Of Eden (Scrappy Disk/Universal) CD REVIEW
Local girl makes not so good.
Frank Zappa – Cruising With Ruben & The Jets (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 album creations. Today’s selection: Cruising With Ruben & The Jets.
T. Rex – Electric Warrior (Universal) CD REVIEW
T. Rex reissue is a beautiful box, but the music is very much of its time.
Sigur Ros – Valtari (XL) CD REVIEW
Has Icelandic group Sigur Ros really lost its mojo? Gary Steel, after prolonged exposure to their new album, reckons not.
Captain Beefheart – Bat Chain Puller (Vaulternative) CD REVIEW
The great lost Captain Beefheart album finally gets exhumed. So… is it any good?