Review: This 10cc double LP comp is sprawling and comprehensive enough, spanning at least 30-odd tracks from the English pop rockers to tantalise your pop tastebuds. Superfans, beware; this one even contains an unreleased track, 'Natural Wonder', recorded by the band's original lineup. And that's not to mention 6 unreleased live bits, 6 Graham Gouldman songs, and 3 songs by Godley & Creme. Heavenly, synthy, balladry as ever.
Une Nuit A Paris: Part 1 One Night In Paris/Part 2 The Same Night In Paris/Part 3 Later The Same Night In Paris (8:38)
I'm Not In Love (6:01)
Blackmail (4:25)
The Second Sitting For The Last Supper (4:27)
Brand New Day (4:04)
Flying Junk (4:05)
Life Is A Minestrone (4:37)
The Film Of My Love (5:06)
Review: An underrated totem of British rock due to their many-sided, idiosyncratic ways, 10cc have a deep and rich legacy which broke through to mainstream recognition on just a few occasions. One of those occasions was the evergreen 'I'm Not In Love', a blue-eyed soul ballad for the ages, and it appeared on this, their third album. If you were expecting more of the same from the rest of The Original Soundtrack though, think again, as this outfit of insanely talented musicians follow their own creative whims. 'Life Is A Minestrone' is another of the band's most appreciated songs, but for the real 10cc experience let it play from the start and prepare to be swept away in the pomp and splendour of a daringly different kind of British rock band.
Review: Parlophone are embarking on a mammoth Bowie reissue campaign. 'Black Tie White Noise' marked the beginning of his '90s era, and saw him reunite with Let's Dance co-producer and writer Nile Roders (Chic) as well as the guitarist for Ziggy Stardust, Mick Ronson. Dreamy and art-rocky, this album might be described as Bowie's loungiest. It's best suited for steamy cocaine nights in stopover penthousesl croony drawler funk for the Bowie-Boeing business class.
B-STOCK: Slight creasing to outer sleeve, record slightly warped
Black Shuck (3:20)
Get Your Hands Off My Woman (2:43)
Growing On Me (3:24)
I Believe In A Thing Called Love (3:31)
Love Is Only A Feeling (4:18)
Givin' Up (6:53)
Stuck In A Rut (2:51)
Friday Night (3:53)
Love On The Rocks With No Ice (2:00)
Holding My Own (4:54)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Slight creasing to outer sleeve, record slightly warped***
Permission To Land is the debut album by glam rockers The Darkness, originally released in 2003. True to their name, The Darkness were dark horses indeed, having been sorely underestimated by the guffawing gatekeepers at Sony, who failed to see any promise in the band after being deemed "uncool", perhaps due to their bombastic rock & roll sound and high vocal drawl from Justin Hawkins. Sony were easily knocked off their high horse, however, when the band later signed with Atlantic, after which the album would top the US Albums Chart, peaking at number two. For the fans, this reissue harks back to their earliest hits, such as 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love', and 'Growing On Me'.
Review: This 1992 live album captures the iconic UK rockers as they toured their final album On Every Street, wielding a setlist that balances hits and deep cuts. Side-A kicks off with the iconic early breakthrough hit 'Sultans of Swing', instantly impressing listeners in Mark Knopfler's signature fingerpicking guitar work. The energy continues with the ever-joyful 'Walk of Life', its infectious rhythm bringing an undeniable feel-good vibe. 'Heavy Fuel' rounds out the first side with its gritty, tongue-in-cheek take on rock star excess. Side-B opens with the smooth jazz-inflected 'Your Latest Trick', complete with haunting saxophone melodies that add emotional depth to the performance. The epic 'Telegraph Road' follows, serving as a masterclass in dynamic storytelling through music, with Knopfler's guitar work shining throughout its extended runtime. The album closes with 'Solid Rock', a fittingly energetic finale that evidently leaves the 65,000-strong audience at the Bedfordshire stately home wanting more. As the years go by, Dire Straits set themselves aside as one of the most talented, versatile and different bands in rock music.
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