Sigfusson has been called the ‘Icelandic Beck’ and Seabear likened to Arcade Fire with the plugs pulled out… Matthew Haddrill investigates if these are true…
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Charlotte Gainsbourg – IRM
Unlike most Hollywood stars turning their hands to pop music, Charlotte Gainsbourg has all the skills, with a little help from Beck, to produce an impressive and varied album in IRM.
Charlotte Gainsbourg readies new Beck produced album
Charlotte Gainsbourg is set to release a new album at the beginning of next year, which was produced and recorded by Beck.
War Child – Heroes
The new charity compilation from War Child turns out to be a decidedly mixed affair.
Lock up your TV, the BRITS are coming!
Ah, the Brit awards. That bastion of musical knowledge has finally rolled round once again. Ash Akhtar dissects this years nominees.
Benji Hughes – A Love Extreme
Hailing from North Carolina, Benji Hughes looks like the bastard offspring of Greg Allman and Roy Wood. And Captain Caveman. Here is an extravegantly bearded man, something that always goes someway to winning me over, releasing, from out of nowhere, a 25 track double CD debut that spans pretty much every genre going with absolute ease. It’s obscene. Theres an awful lot to love.
Mugison – Mugiboogie
Marc Higgins review’s the schizophrenic album from Iceland’s answer to Beck. Except this album is a whole world better than his previous effort.
Beck – Modern Guilt
Ever the musical chameleon and psychedelic poet, Beck struggles to resolve his increasingly introspective musings with an upbeat, lo-fi style.
Air – Moon Safari (10th Anniversary Edition)
One of the defining records of the nineties, ‘Moon Safari’ gets the deluxe 3-CD treatment to celebrate it’s 10th anniversary this month. Is it worth splashing out the extra cash or best to stick with your well worn 1998 version? Ro Cemm decides.
