Sparks were in a weird position in the mid 90s. Once one of the most subversively inspirational acts, by the time Gratuitous Sax and Senseless Violins was released, …

For all the hype around the band, in retrospect Suede’s self titled debut album was pretty damn ordinary, with only a few decent singles to …

The late 80s and early 90s had seen U2 get big. Too big. They seemed to have reached critical mass with the live / studio …

With the Two Johns having forged an enduring career releasing a series of albums that appeal to socially awkward types who perhaps spend just a …

Like most people, I had been aware of David Byrne via his work with the Talking Heads, however I’d also heard that his solo albums …

Recently Weezer have returned to prominence via their cover of Toto’s “Africa”, and long term fans have subsequently howled in derision at their decision to …

Terrorvision were one of those acts that really deserved more than they got in the 90s. Forging a sturdy pop metal alloy at a time …

In retrospect Pulp were a band that burned brightly and became hugely important to a generation, but whose work remains oddly preserved in a sort …

For some reason it’s those bands who almost achieved massive success but just fell short that I find the most compelling. Jethro Tull were huge, …

Intelligent, witty, wilful, vulnerable, contrary, mind-bogglingly talented, possessing a steely resolve and yet still able to project a balance of both vulnerability and approachability utterly …