Monthly Archives: May 2015
Looking back on: Howards Alias
Back in the late 90s/early 00s, it felt like the UK punk scene was booming. There were strong scenes in many towns across the country, lots of bands on the gigging circuit and many small DIY labels were releasing lots … Continue reading
Annabel – Having It All
From the off this is exactly the kind of record I love. It’s emo with one of those singers that can sing, but chooses not to at the heavy bits. Having It All starts off with ‘Another Day, Another Vitamin’, … Continue reading
Temple – Kill/Let Die
Sometimes you hear an album that lifts you up in your musical horizons to a place you’d never before considered. Sometimes you hear a band that makes the whole thing we do on our weekends and holidays, where we travel … Continue reading
Break Anchor – Van Down By The River
As soon as this record’s first track kicked in I was a little disappointed – the first couple of bars sound like a Jawbreaker or Jets to Brazil intro, but the rest of ‘First World Problems’ is a punk by … Continue reading
Alcopop Records – The Wit and Wisdom of Nigel Farage 7”
So, I’m reviewing a blank record. Yup, this record is blank. Well, at least the A-side is, anyway. It’s an homage to the Stiff Records “The Wit and Wisdom of Ronald Reagan” release of the 80s which was also blank. … Continue reading
Timeshares – Already Dead
The concept of an album being ‘a grower’ is an odd one. You could argue that if a record doesn’t grab you on first listen, then it’s not worth sticking with. But then some of my favourite albums have been … Continue reading
Scene Better Days 