Simply Red – Song Book 1985-2010 (Rhino) CD REVIEW
Simply Red boxed. Should we care? Gary Steel discusses the matter.
Dot Dunger
The man of steel (Gary Steel, that is) has been thinking about that Dotcom chap, and specifically, his album.
Unrestful Movements – Unrestful Movements (Jayrem) CD REVIEW
Their name might sound like an unhappy time in the toilet, but Gary Steel reckons Unrestful Movements have a place in NZ post-punk history
The Rolling Stones – Sweet Summer Sun: Hyde Park Live (Eagle Vision) CD/DVD REVIEW
The review they were too scared to print! Gary Steel was asked to review this album for a publication that shall remain nameless, but
The Buckley Curse
Gary Steel sees a movie about father and son Tim and Jeff Buckley, and dies of embarrassment.
Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe (Domino/Universal) ALBUM REVIEW
Warped soul from an auteur's vision.
Boy George – This Is What I Do (Very Me) CD REVIEW
Peter Kearns' epic review of the new Boy George album.
Gary Numan – Splinter (Songs From A Broken Mind) (Mortal/Cooking Vinyl) CD REVIEW
Peter Kearns on Gary Numan's best-charting album since the '80s.
Of Montreal – Lousy With Sylvianbriar (Polyvinyl) CD REVIEW
Excellent if obtuse wordplay and a mindbendingly eccentric take on psychedelia make Of Montreal's latest worth your time, writes Peter Kearns.
Paul McCartney – New (Virgin/Universal) CD REVIEW
Sadly, Macca's latest isn't his greatest, writes Peter Kearns.
Smouldering Oldies: Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life (Motown)
Clinton Dixon reassesses Stevie Wonder’s 1976 album epic.
Chick Corea – The Vigil (Stretch) CD REVIEW
Jazz is not a dirty word, skill is underrated, and Chick Corea has made a rather excellent new recording, writes Peter Kearns.
Yoko Ono – Take Me To The Land Of Hell (Chimera) CD REVIEW
Yoko Ono has been launching tit missiles at the North Koreans. Again. According to Peter Kearns.
Lorde – Pure Heroine (Universal) CD REVIEW
Peter Kearns tries not to come over all patriotic about Lorde, and ends up liking the genuinely much anticipated debut, anyway.
Elvis Costello and the Roots – Wise Up Ghost (Blue Note/EMI) CD REVIEW
There's much to recommend the latest Elvis Costello album, reckons Peter Kearns. There are also a few caveats.
The Prophet Hens – Popular People Do Popular People (Fishrider) CD REVIEW
Just what you've always wanted: a record and a group that loves all the worst things about the Flying Nun aesthetic.
Letherette – Letherette (Ninja Tune/Border) CD REVIEW
Ninja Tune signing churn out eclectic chilled grooves that don't outstay their welcome, but fail to deliver originality.
Mark Lanegan – Imitations (Heavenly/Universal) CD REVIEW
It may be a footnote on a footnote, but Lanegan's mentholated vocals work a charm on this covers project.
Mark Lanegan Band – Blues Funeral (4AD/Rhythmethod) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel likes the new Mark Lanegan album, that's for sure.
Earl Sweatshirt – Doris (Columbia) CD REVIEW
Don't believe the hype, re-iterates Peter Kearns about the latest hip-hop sensation.
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