This week our recommendations cover releases for the next two weeks. The first of 26th July’s recommended releases is Duck, the seventh studio album from Kaiser Chiefs, a band primarily inspired by the new wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s. The follow-up to their 2016 album Stay Together includes the…
Our smashers for this week open with the 40th(!) studio album of Van Morrison’s storied career. The modestly titled The Prophet Speaks features 6 brand-new Van compositions amongst the 14 songs. Van himself said: “It was important for me to get back to recording new music as well as doing some of the blues material…
We’ve got some fine new releases for 3 June. The Kills return with Ash & Ice, which is a great addition to their catalogue. A strong contender for release of the week is Dexys’ Let The Record Show, which really showcases Kevin Rowlands’ singular and uncompromising vision. Totally Stripped highlights The Rolling Stones’ strengths with…