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Reviewing somebody as canonical as Beethoven, played by something as canonical as the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by someone as canonical as Karajan, may seem like a challenge that is perhaps insurmountable. But there lies a benefit in reviewing this symphonic cycle - readdressing the canon in this day and age is particularly in vogue. Although, somewhat ashamedly, you may find that this review does indeed allow Karajan's cycle to keep its place on the pedestal.
Firstly, the review in ... read more
Usually (yes, well, as 'usual' as this is) when reviewing albums I like to listen along to them whilst writing, allowing me to comment on specifics rather than rely on a memory following the experience - especially so if it is an album I have only heard a couple of times. With the Hives' most recent release, however, I feel I do not need to worry about this. The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons is an album I have practically had on repeat since its release in August of last year, and as such I have ... read more
Possibly the most well-known 'weird' album in relation to Pink Floyd and its members, Opel is not in itself a true studio album, nor is it exactly a compilation, nor an anthology. Released long after Syd Barrett had stopped having any association with music, but with his permission. Depending on your tastes, this is either the 'lost third solo Barrett album' or 'a needless cash grab that sells itself as the lost third solo Barrett album'. At times it can really feel like both. For the sake of ... read more
Perhaps appealing to my base purely aesthetic view, World Gone Wrong sometimes becomes a dark horse favourite Bob Dylan album of mine. In my head I end up putting that down to its stunning album cover (Dylan looks fantastic, and it sets a great atmosphere), and how fun the title is to say out loud - try it if you don't believe me.
However, there has to be other reasons, I tell myself, when I play this album after months of never listening to it, and months of never listening to it before ... read more
Everything works in this genuine masterpiece of an album. From the instrumental to Guy Garvey's lyrics, to the album cover and Garvey's vocals. This album is an essential listen for anyone and everyone. Guy Garvey channels Paul Heaton throughout this release, and it works masterfully.
Every track is standout and perfect in their own way, but some of the best tracks include Grounds for Divorce, The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver and its wonderful drums, and The Fix, as well as the absolute ... read more
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