David Quantick

The Beatles - Anthology 4
Classic Rock
40

As a Beatles record, it is not very good, offering nothing exciting.

BABYMETAL - METAL FORTH
Classic Rock
80
A successful continuation of the Babymetal mission.
Bryan Ferry - Loose Talk
Classic Rock
80
The result is varied, strange and engaging. And it’s great to see Ferry defying the heritage-rock trend to create music that’s more than recycled back catalogue.
Manic Street Preachers - Critical Thinking
Classic Rock
90

This is much more raw Manic Street Preachers, fuelled by despair as usual but also simplicity ... Critical Thinking shows that with the Manics, rage never sleeps.

Joan Armatrading - How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean
Classic Rock
80

Her splendidly named new album How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean is a forest of invention and great songs.

Nick Lowe - Indoor Safari
Classic Rock
80
A lively return to fun.
Oasis - Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Classic Rock
80

The 30th anniversary edition of Definitely Maybe is a reminder of the cockiness and verve of Oasis.

Mark Knopfler - One Deep River
Classic Rock
80

One Deep River is one of Knopfler's best. These are gorgeous songs, sung in a voice that sounds like it's lived a life that's full.

Kim Gordon - The Collective
Classic Rock
80

It's her attitude, not the glitchy beats, that really gives The Collective its aggression and fun.

Liam Gallagher - Liam Gallagher & John Squire
Classic Rock
80
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Stone Roses guitarist John Squire combine on an album that's derivative but hugely enjoyable.
Roger Waters - The Dark Side of the Moon Redux
Classic Rock
80

Redux is well thought out, and it works.

Ian Hunter - Defiance Part 1
Classic Rock
90
Nobody but Hunter has the power, at this point in their career, to sound so fresh, so new and so exciting.
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April Playlist