Absolute Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Shaznay Lewis's upcoming album Pages marks her return to solo work after two decades, promising a "rebirth" of her artistry. Described as a fusion of established songwriting and lyrical wisdom gained through experience, the album showcases Lewis's growth and creativity. Her latest single, 'Kiss Of Life,' is a testament to her evolution as an artist. With punchy bass beats and heartfelt lyrics about love and commitment, the track highlights Lewis's ability to craft emotive and captivating music. Collaborating with writer/producer team Emily Phillips and Ant Whiting, known for their work with artists like Florence + The Machine and Sigrid, Lewis delivers a powerful and resonant performance.

Review: If you've seen the TV series The Last Kingdom chances are you're pretty hyped about the idea of a feature length movie. Before that, though, we get Destiny Is All, an album made up of sounds from the super-popular Viking drama that stands out for many reasons. Whether you consider this dinner party music is a question of taste, but in the grand scheme of tunes made to score historical shows this is a cut above so much.
Forsaking tradition in favour of innovation, the arrangements here seem to transcend the period in which the narrative was set, and yet are so evocative of that age. A time of heroes, myths, legends, thunderstorms, rituals, runes, and an overwhelming sense of adventure, all those things are captured here but through the combination of orchestral bombast, choral voices, chants and electronic equipment.

Review: American rockers Skid Row teased their latest and sixth studio album with lead title single 'The Gang's All Here'. It was the first tune to have frontman Erik Gronwall after ZP Theart was dismissed from the group in March 2022. It got an overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics alike. The ensuing album is just as much of a hit with Skid Row fanatics. It has an upbeat feeling nod to their most classic sound with plenty of big vocals, charismatic deliveries and standout tunes that hark back to the 80s and 90s heyday.