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by David Edwards
A remarkably strong and luminous statement of intent in the dark dawning of the year.»
In Depth by David Edwards
Even to those who maybe haven’t lost their hearts to his remarkable solo record, it’s unquestionably warming to see the growing adulation that Josh T. Pearson has received this year from all corners of the music scene; both those aware of his work with Lift to Experience and those discovering him for the first time. From gigging in small Berlin backstreet bars over the last two years, he finds himself headlining London’s Barbican Centre tonight (26th November) at the climax of a relentless year of touring and promoting the album around Europe. David Edwards follows up his 10/10 review of 'Last of the Country Gentleman' by interviewing Josh about his remarkable, yet often perplexing year.»
In Depth by David Edwards
The idea that Paul McCartney is somehow required to galvanise his legacy is a curious and confusing one indeed, but if he does indeed feel the need to embellish it, he’s going about it in a quite remarkable way. Live shows simply don’t come much better than this.»
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by David Edwards
Not always pretty and not always simple to catalogue, but it is continually thrilling and profoundly engaging.»
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by David Edwards
In oscillating between sweet and sour, Liz Green manages to cleverly magnify the potency of both.»
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by David Edwards
Ceremonials resolves in three sections: a stunning win at the first, an abject defeat with the second and a hard-fought draw to conclude proceedings. »
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by David Edwards
A piece of chewed-out gum; with no viable nutrition, no flavour and no joy. Do yourself a favour and spit it out. »
In Depth by David Edwards
It’s hard to recall the sweeping tirade of outrage and horror that accompanied the release of Eminem’s second album back in May 2000. The pious wrung their hands in exasperation. The tabloids pleaded the Home Office to ban him from entry. The great and the good shook their heads, expressing disgust in neat soundbites. As for Eminem? He opened his UK tour in the winter of that year wielding a hockey mask and chainsaw... »
Review
by David Edwards
Keep Away The Dead is an intriguing, occasionally inspired record that ultimately doesn’t reach the heady goals it sets for itself, but does succeed in at least trying to stretch towards a loftier goal. »
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by David Edwards
What is most lacking here is the sense of wonder or triumph associated with Noel’s finest moments.»
In Depth by David Edwards
Ryan Adams' new record Ashes & Fire (released next week on his own label PAX AM) signifies a welcome return to the fray for one of the most intriguing and consistent solo artists of the past two decades. DiS sat down to have a chat with him about it... »
Review
by David Edwards
For the most part, this is a tremendous, impressive and authentically pretty debut.»
In Depth by David Edwards
This time, there is a happy ending. This time, the good guys won.»
Review
by David Edwards
There’s nothing truly atrocious on the album, but neither is there anything particularly noteworthy. It exists, therefore it is. One long slab of tedious mediocrity. »
In Depth by David Edwards
It remains a great weekend with a plethora of superb, diverse music.»
In Depth by David Edwards
On 13th July, Rain Dogs Revisited comes to the Barbican in London. Over the next three days, Drowned in Sound presents a series of pieces reevaluating and celebrating this classic Tom Waits album....»
Review
by David Edwards
A good record with a couple of standout moments within it.»
Review
by David Edwards
McCartney (1970) and McCartney II (1980) portray an artist who was refreshingly prepared to rewrite and contort his musical persona.»
In Depth by David Edwards
You could never, by any stretch of the imagination, accuse Patrick Wolf of a lack of effort, invention and drive. In the nine years since he emerged blinking onto the scene as a quixotic, blonde wonderboy armed with a treasure chest packed full with the weird and the wonderful, he has crafted no less than five albums and two EP’s; each one a significant variation and progression on the musical themes of its predecessor. »
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by David Edwards
Stripping away the videos, costumes, sex and sensationalism; what ultimately defines the classic nature of Suede is the fact that, unlike so many records of its time, it simply hasn’t dated.»
In Depth by David Edwards
I was barely walking upright when Thomas Dolby arrived on the scene with a bang in 1982 with his debut album The Golden Age of Wireless.Dolby’s music has remained influential and important because it still remains fresh and forward-thinking: lovingly crafted subversive pop music spun with intelligent musical threads and spindles. He’s an innovator and an original: one of the genuine survivors from the 80s to retain his musical and cultural integrity. »
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by David Edwards
It won’t take too much development and invention to turn bronze into gold.»
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by David Edwards
A truly gorgeous collection of sounds, flourishes and fresh, vibrant ideas.»
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by David Edwards
The greatest frustration with Walk the River is that in the moments when everything does clicks into place, Guillemots still sound glorious.»
In Depth by David Edwards
In celebration of the deluxe re-release of these first three Kinks' albums, DiS was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to speak to Dave Davies: the band’s legendary lead guitarist, vocalist and occasional songwriter to discuss his memories of recording the albums, the influence of the sixties on his, and many others lives, the recent loss of Pete Quaife, the legacy of the band and whether the long-awaited reunion between him and his brother Ray is any closer to fruition… »
Review
by David Edwards
Hiss Golden Messenger have crafted an intelligent album dripping with blues, rainwater and swirled by smokehouse maturity. »
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by David Edwards
The Oceanea EP suggests that Thomas Dolby’s predilection for oddly skewed pop music is still alive and well.»
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by David Edwards
Like listening to Elliot Smith, Ian Curtis or Hank Williams, you are acutely and uncomfortably aware that Josh T. Pearson means every single word.»
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by David Edwards
There’s often a debate about the polarity of 'intelligence' and 'fun' in music; almost as if it’s impossible to cover both sides of the coin with one clenched fist. De Staat are proof that it’s perfectly possible»
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by David Edwards
One of the best Fabric releases of recent years and part of a continual renaissance for a release line that was slipping into over-familiarity and drudgery a few years back. »
