PoorlySketchedChap has written the following articles:
Mercury Rev seem to have found some confidence in themselves»
A collection of fine Thompson songs»
It underlines why My Morning Jacket are still an important medium for Jim James’s muse.»
Edge of the Sun feels like one of Calexico’s best records»
They move further away from the labels they’ve acquired.»
A great way to bring the film to life a little more and also a quality live album in its own right.»
Alpha Mike Foxtrot works as a mark of this important band’s evolution, their continued power and relevance to audiences today»
"If you’re writing songs for people of a certain age or chasing a sound that’s right at one particular moment in time, whenever they move on, you’re going to be left standing on your own."»
Altogether, Popular Problems is another very good record from someone who many thought might not have such a thing in him»
For a lot of Scottish bands, there’s only been one topic of discussion over recent months...»
Lateness Of Dancers is the perfect party album – as long as your idea of a shindig is a few bottles, friends and a singalong out on the back porch.»
Rather he made another ten like this than climb aboard the reunion train once again.»
Each and every track on the record has an anthemic, confident quality, ably supported by subtle touches of strings, piano and massed voices.»
Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor is twiddling the knobs, and while he hasn’t turned Yorkston into a Hoxton Raver, he has brought some interesting elements into the studio.»
It all comes together as ample evidence that CSNY were a real phenomenon.»
Throughout time people have gone weak at the knees for beautiful harmonies, and First Aid Kit can deliver them impeccably.»
It’s a record without a weak link, that doesn’t outstay its welcome, and excites you about the possibility of seeing it all played live.»
Breakfast suggests that Teleman’s music will stand the test of time.»
If you were hankering for a return to The Black Keys' garage-rock roots, then Turn Blue is going to disappoint.»
Another excellent Gruff Rhys album, tied around an unusual concept but not bogged down by it.»
This album does feel a little overshadowed by earlier moments of McBean’s career.»
One person using only the bare minimum but still crafting something beautiful.»
Fans of Doves will find plenty that’s familiar.»
That Elbow have dealt with personal strife and getting older while recalibrating their sound and their approach to songwriting is an impressive feat indeed.»
Gin rises above the swiftness of its creation.»
By its close, the sun has definitely come up on Morning Phase, and any suggestion that it’s simply a retread of Sea Change’s ruminations can be firmly put to bed.»
If all that David Crosby has set out to achieve is to prove that he’s still relevant, he’s succeeded.»
Has God Seen My Shadow? shines a brighter light on someone that has all too often skulked in the shadows.»
There is a sense that you’re missing out on something special.»
By balancing their instinctive, intricate side within a tight, concise framework, White Denim have created something that’s both accessible and unorthodox. »
