"this is essential listening"
Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/04/08
Reviews
| Single - I Concur - Lucky Jack / Build Around Me |
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"this is essential listening" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/04/08 |
| Single - Culann - Demo |
 "a refreshing change with both tracks having something good to offer" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/04/08 |
| Single - Beat The Radar - Demo |
 "A solid effort" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/04/08 |
| Single - Loqui - The Average White Boy |
 "a sound that in theory shouldn’t really work but in reality is actually quite good" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/04/08 |
| Single - Benjamin Wetherill - The Derby Ram / I Would Love To |
 "quirky and engaging folk" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/04/08 |
| Single - The Parkers - Backalleyannie / Danny The Operator |
 "simple and effective powerpop" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/04/08 |
| Single - Dawn Kinnard - Devils Flame/Fortuneteller |
 "both tracks are impressive in their own ways" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 17/02/08 |
| Single - The Voltaires - Hard Lines/Sign Me Up |
 "good old-fashioned bluesy rock and roll" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 17/02/08 |
| Single - To The Barricades - Say Who You Are |
 "an impressively melodic and epic sound" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 03/02/08 |
| Single - Spilt Milk - Frank |
 "infectiously foot-tapping in the good old sense" Reviewed by: Laura Lee Date: 27/01/08 |
| Single - Death In Public - Biometrics |
 "“Biometrics” sees the band finally living up to their early potential" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/01/08 |
| Album - Brew Records - Volume One |
 "well worth a purchase" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/01/08 |
| Single - The Brent Flood - Autumn 2007 EP |
 "promises much more than it offers" Reviewed by: Laura Lee Date: 08/01/08 |
| Single - Plastic Fuzz - 5 |
 "memorable and captivating" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/01/08 |
| Album - Russell Joslin - Dream Token |
 "a beguiling and interesting listen" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/01/08 |
| Single - Gavin Thorpe - Out Of Place |
 "an impressively memorable slice of singer-songwriter pop" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/01/08 |
| Single - That Fucking Tank - The Awesome Magnet |
 "an impressive release" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/01/08 |
| Single - Miranda Lee Richards - Life Boat |
 "beautifully laidback, dreamy folk-pop" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/01/08 |
| Single - Dean & Britta - White Horses |
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"dreamy, laidback psychedelic pop music at its best" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/11/07 |
| Single - The Firm - EP |
 "atmospheric and dark post-punk with a pop edge" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/11/07 |
| Single - My Final Wish - Demo |
 "a band with great potential" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 16/11/07 |
| Live - Cage The Elephant - The White Room (Oscars), Sunderland, 28th October |
 "a short and energetic set" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 02/11/07 |
| Album - Small Town Boredom - Autumn Might Have Hope |
 "an elegant and unassuming collection of beautiful songs with magical vocals and tender musical accompaniment" Reviewed by: GH Date: 28/10/07 |
| Single - 3 White Mice - Eponymouse |
 "a band with tunes you simply enjoy" Reviewed by: GH Date: 28/10/07 |
| Single - Shayan Italia - Reflection |
 "an impressive pop song" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/10/07 |
| Album - Reverie - Shakespeare, la donna, il sogno |
 "an impressive mix of progressive folk music" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/10/07 |
| Single - The Patty Winters Show - You Are Wrong |
 "a short, sharp, catchy slice of angular pop" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 28/09/07 |
| Single - Kyte - Planet |
 "an ethereal seven minute epic" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 28/09/07 |
| Single - Kill The Arcade - An Imposter In The Family EP |
 "for fans of the genre it''s definitely worth investigating" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 28/09/07 |
| Single - Kubichek! - Method Acting |
 "Kubichek! continue their trend of releasing great singles" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 31/08/07 |
| Album - Interpol - Our Love To Admire |
 "An impressive third album" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/08/07 |
| Single - The Human Value - Hold Of Me |
 "short, sharp slice of dark disco rock" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 18/08/07 |
| Album - Just Surrender - If These Streets Could Talk |
 "lacks a little variation and can at times sound too similar to some of the current crop of bands in this genre" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 18/08/07 |
| Single - Captain Phoenix - Pistols & Hearts |
 "catchy and energetic" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 10/08/07 |
| Single - Hanoi Rocks - Fashion |
 "an enjoyable enough listen" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/08/07 |
| Album - W.A.S.P - Dominator |
 "worth a listen for fans of the genre" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/08/07 |
| Single - Dirty Hands - Get On Yer Bike (Charlie) |
 "a competent effort with some likeable melodies" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 03/08/07 |
| Single - The Trouble With Me - EP |
 "driving, melodic rock" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 03/08/07 |
| Single - The Loyal Trooper - 4 Quid With Flyer |
 "inherently catchy indie-pop" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 22/07/07 |
| Single - A Silent Film - The Projectionist EP |
 "an intriguing and ultimately impressive listen" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 22/07/07 |
| Single - Fran Rodgers - I Fell To You Under Winter Sun |
 "delicate, fragile and haunting" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/07/07 |
| Single - The Electric City - Sleeping With The Enemy |
 "a highly promising debut single" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/07/07 |
| Single - Conscious Pilot - Demo EP |
 "Conscious Pilot sound like nothing else out there at the minute" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 30/06/07 |
| Single - Minimum - Youre Not Alone Here EP |
 "loud, melodic and tuneful" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 30/06/07 |
| Album - Tiny Dancers - Free School Milk |
 "an interesting mix of styles and a strong sense of melody and general tunefulness running throughout" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 30/06/07 |
| Single - Karnos Army - The Sunshine Kids EP |
 "their sound is ideally suited to the summer months" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 24/06/07 |
| Single - Death In Public - I Really Hate Coldplay |
 "a band which clearly possesses a great deal of talent and ability" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 18/06/07 |
| Single - Spitfire Charlie - Hard To Let You Go |
 "an effective sing-along anthem" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 18/06/07 |
| Single - Unexploded Shells - High Times |
 "infectious alternative pop" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 18/06/07 |
| Album - The Lodger - Grown-Ups |
 "an album packed full of instantly memorable pure indie pop goodness" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 10/06/07 |
| Single - {Satellite-State} - One Small Step / Clockworks |
 "impressively memorable" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 10/06/07 |
| Single - A Genuine Freakshow - 0.008% EP |
 "Highly recommended" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 04/06/07 |
| Single - Molloy - Tracy |
 "infectious electro-pop" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 21/05/07 |
| Single - The Pigeon Detectives - Im Not Sorry |
 "The Pigeon Detectives’ ‘signature tune’" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 21/05/07 |
| Single - Tonight Is Goodbye - The Birds and The Bees |
 "a largely impressive affair" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 16/05/07 |
| Single - Mother Vulpine - Keep Your Wits Sharp (Her Words Are Quick) / For A Friend... |
 "an impressive racket" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 07/05/07 |
| Single - My Luminaries - The Outsider Steps Inside |
 "a chorus as good as any you’ll hear this year" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 07/05/07 |
| Album - I Feel What You Mean - The Ghears In My Words |
 By Halina Rifai Reviewed by: Halina Rifai Date: 02/05/07 |
| Single - Rebus - This City |
 "effective and undeniably catchy" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 24/04/07 |
| Album - The Fades - Self Titled |
 "urgent, buzzing and energised" Reviewed by: Nancy Roxx Date: 23/04/07 |
| Album - Maxїmo Park - Our Earthly Pleasures |
 "‘Our Earthly Pleasures’ can entertain and could be a grower" Reviewed by: Bobby France Date: 21/04/07 |
| Live - Kaiser Chiefs - Le Spectrum, Montreal, Canada - 17th April 2007 |
 With special guests The Walkman, The Annuals Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 19/04/07 |
| Single - Ten To Never - EP |
 "impressively eclectic" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 17/04/07 |
| Single - The Cooper Temple Clause - Head EP |
 "one fantastic EP" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 17/04/07 |
| Album - Loney, Dear - Loney, Noir |
 "highly impressive pop music" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 14/04/07 |
| Album - Lancaster - The Bands |
 "This compilation showcases a wide range of talent from the Lancaster region" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 12/04/07 |
| Live - This Et Al - Leeds Cockpit 6th April 2007 |
Dance To The Radio All-Dayer Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 07/04/07 |
| Single - The Lodger - Kicking Sand |
 "The Lodger continue their fine run of brilliant singles" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 07/04/07 |
| Single - The Jack Jones Band - Demo |
 "well worth a listen" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 04/04/07 |
| Single - {Satellite-State} - Demo |
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"huge amount of potential" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/04/07 |
| Single - The Go-Hawks - Demo |
 "The three tracks on this demo all show signs of potential" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 28/03/07 |
| Single - iLiKETRAiNS - Spencer Perceval |
 "A veritable behemoth of a song" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 28/03/07 |
| Live - Archie Bronson Outfit - Scala Kings Cross 21.03.2007 |
 "A rough edged, emotive and gripping collection of material shouting in the face of emotional anguish" Reviewed by: Nancy Roxx Date: 26/03/07 |
| Album - The Cinematics - A Strange Education |
 "the entire CD works well as an ensemble" Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 23/03/07 |
| Single - The Parkers - Demo |
 "a genuine talent for crafting catchy indie songs with a pop edge to them" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 22/03/07 |
| Single - The Race - Comfort, Comfort |
 "a short, sharp blast of melodic indie rock perfection" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 14/03/07 |
| Single - I Was A Cub Scout - I Hate Nightclubs |
 "goes some way to justifying the hype" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 13/03/07 |
| Album - The Artificial Sea - City Island |
 "impressively imaginative soundscapes and strong vocal performances" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 10/03/07 |
| Single - The Sunshine Underground - Borders |
 "remains fresh and catchy with each listen" Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 09/03/07 |
| Album - Tom Allalone - As Yet Untitled |
 "an eclectic and diverse collection of songs" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 05/03/07 |
| Album - Dartz! - This Is My Ship |
 "an impressive debut full of potential hits" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 05/03/07 |
| Single - 3 White Mice - Napoleon Blownapart EP |
 "3 White Mice have hit upon something very special" Reviewed by: GH Date: 01/03/07 |
| Single - CoPilot Effect - Sampler |
 "the band have an undeniable talent for crafting exciting, uplifting and most importantly, memorable songs." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/02/07 |
| Single - The Brent Flood - A Demonstration Tape |
 "shows much promise" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 21/02/07 |
| Album - The ME Band - The ME Band |
 "an album to play on repeat" Reviewed by: GH Date: 21/02/07 |
| Single - The Vice - Red Light Man |
 "a frenetic affair, complete with some memorable guitar work" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 21/02/07 |
| Single - Forward, Russia! - Don t Be A Doctor |
 "there are more ideas packed into this song than some bands go through in a whole career" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 21/02/07 |
| Single - Singles Released - 12th February |
 Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 13/02/07 |
| Single - The Scottish Enlightenment - Eyes |
 "a must have for any genuine fans of independent and original music" Reviewed by: GH Date: 10/02/07 |
| Single - Sneaky Pete - Sneaky Pete |
 "provides the kind of musical release you are looking for" Reviewed by: GH Date: 08/02/07 |
| Single - Singles Released - 5th February |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 04/02/07 |
| Single - Singles Released - 29th January |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 31/01/07 |
| Album - The Cooper Temple Clause - Make This Your Own |
 "the album to make or break the band’s career" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 24/01/07 |
| Single - The Vice - The Lovers EP |
 "showcases the band’s indie-punk sound perfectly" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 24/01/07 |
| Single - Singles Released - 22nd January |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 21/01/07 |
| Single - Sky Larkin - One of Two |
 "shows huge promise and potential" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 19/01/07 |
| Album - Malajube - Trompe l’Oeil |
 "a solid first outing" Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 18/01/07 |
| Single - Singles Released - 15th January |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 14/01/07 |
| Single - Karnos Army - EP |
 "well worth checking out" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 12/01/07 |
| Single - The Cooper Temple Clause - Waiting Game |
 "the band’s most radio-friendly song to date" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 09/01/07 |
| Single - Singles Released - 8th January |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 08/01/07 |
| Single - Singles Released - 1st January 2007 |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the first new releases of 2007. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 31/12/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 25th December |
 Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new singles out this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 26/12/06 |
| Single - Unexploded Shells - Made In The Same City As You |
 "each track offering something a little different" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 23/12/06 |
| Album - Forward, Russia! - Give Me A Wall |
 "A Very Welcome Avalanche in your CD player" Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 23/12/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 18th December |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 17/12/06 |
| Single - Kubichek! - Outwards |
 "everything you could wish for in a great song" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 17/12/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 11th December |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 10/12/06 |
| Single - Idlewild - If It Takes You Home |
 "packed full of energy and raw power" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 09/12/06 |
| Single - Charlotte Hatherley - Behave |
 "continues to enhance her reputation as one of the best female singer/songwriters around" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/12/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 4th December |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 04/12/06 |
| Live - Forward, Russia! - At The Main Hall, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 30 November 2006 |
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FORWARD, RUSSIA! Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 02/12/06 |
| Album - Midlake - The Trials of Van Occupanther |
 "unabashedly resurrecting the folk rock genre" Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 28/11/06 |
| Single - My Luminaries - Jumping The Great White |
 "a highly promising debut single" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 24/11/06 |
| Album - This Et Al - Baby Machine |
 "an album packed full of great songs" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 24/11/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 20th November |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 20/11/06 |
| Live - Imogen Heap - November 7th Montreal |
 Imogen Heap Kicks off Tour in Montreal Reviewed by: Amanda Leigh Cox Date: 16/11/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 6th November |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 05/11/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 30th October |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 29/10/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 23rd October |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 25/10/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 16th October |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new singles. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 15/10/06 |
| Single - Death In Public - Start A Fight |
 "some promising elements" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 11/10/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 9th October |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 08/10/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 2nd October |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 01/10/06 |
| Single - Razorlight - America |
 "“America” seems content to plod along nicely without really going anywhere" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 29/09/06 |
| Single - Indigo Colony - Even A Little |
 "contains just about everything you could want from a good single" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 29/09/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 25th September |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 25/09/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 18th September |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 17/09/06 |
| Album - The Race - Be Your Alibi |
 "one of the best albums released this year" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 17/09/06 |
| Single - Sex Education - Sex Education EP |
 "this four-piece attempt to fuse synths and guitars together with some suggestive lyrics to create memorable electro-pop songs." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 15/09/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 11th September |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 10/09/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 4th September |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 03/09/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 28th August |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 28/08/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 21st August |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 20/08/06 |
| Single - The Race - Find Out |
 "quite simply outstanding" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 20/08/06 |
| Single - Vega4 - You and Me |
 "contains all of the necessary ingredients for a successful pop song" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 18/08/06 |
| Album - Duels - The Bright Lights And What I Should Have Learned |
 "a solid album packed with some great pop songs" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 18/08/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 14th August |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 13/08/06 |
| Single - redcarsgofaster - Micro / I Am The Storm |
 "Two different sounding songs, both equally as impressive" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 10/08/06 |
| Album - Guillemots - Through The Windowpane |
 "a great album, packed full of ideas and, ultimately, memorable pop songs." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 07/08/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 7th August |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the weeks new singles. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 06/08/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 31st July |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 31/07/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 24th July |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 24/07/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 17th July |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 16/07/06 |
| Single - The Guild - Till Im Dust |
 "A potential anthem-in-waiting" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 16/07/06 |
| Single - The Wombats - Lost In The Post |
 "“Lost In The Post” is a short sharp burst of pure pop energy" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 16/07/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 10th July |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 10/07/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 3rd July |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 02/07/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 26th June |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 30/06/06 |
| Rewind - Small Faces - Ogdens Nut Gone Flake |
 "a perfect album, that despite being released 38 years ago still sounds as fresh as when it was recorded." Reviewed by: Thewisermiserdemelza Date: 30/06/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 19th June |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new single releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 19/06/06 |
| Rewind - The Jam - All Mod Cons (Deluxe Edition) |
 "it looks like 2006 will be a very good year for The Jam." Reviewed by: thewisermiserdemelza Date: 19/06/06 |
| Album - The Automatic - Not Accepted Anywhere |
 "an enjoyable album packed full of potential hits" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 19/06/06 |
| Single - This Et Al - Sabbatical |
 "If you’re going away this summer, make sure you take your sabbatical with This Et Al" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 19/06/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 12th June |
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Marvin the paranoid android returns to review some of the new singles. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 12/06/06 |
| Live - 65daysofstatic - Live at Glasgow Barfly 22nd May 2006 |
 Support acts: Disco Ensemble, The Morning After Girls Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/05/06 |
| Single - The Cooper Temple Clause - Damage |
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"up there with some of the best work they have done" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/05/06 |
| Single - Hope of the States - Sing It Out |
 "something quite special" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 22nd May |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of this weeks singles. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - The Lodger - Let Her Go |
 "Perfect pop once more from The Lodger" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 15th May |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 8th May |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the weeks new singles. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 1st May |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 24th April |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews some of the weeks new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 17th April |
 Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new singles. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 10th April |
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Marvin the paranoid reviews some of the new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 3rd April |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of this weeks new releases. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 27th March |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases this week. Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Single - Singles Released - 20th March |
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Marvin the paranoid android reviews a selection of the new releases Reviewed by: Marvin the paranoid android Date: 23/05/06 |
| Rewind - Slint - Spiderland |
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"The album in itself was truly remarkable" Reviewed by: Anwar Moussa Date: 15/03/06 |
| Single - The Upper Room - All Over This Town |
 "All Over This Town" is a classic indie anthem" Reviewed by: Bryan Copland Date: 05/03/06 |
| Album - Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, Thats What Im Not |
 "one of the best set of recordings by a new band for ages" Reviewed by: TheWiserMiserDemelza Date: 28/02/06 |
| Album - The Open - Statues |
 "an ultimately rewarding album and one of the most satisfying releases of the year so far." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 09/02/06 |
| Album - The Kooks - Inside In/Inside Out |
 "an album packed full of memorable songs and potential chart hits." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 04/02/06 |
| Album - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah |
 "this is a good, sometimes great album, and is well worth a look" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 27/01/06 |
| Single - theoceanfloor - Sampler |
 "this serves as a perfect introduction to the many diverse sides of theoceanfloor." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 14/01/06 |
| Live - Foo Fighters - 17/12/05 Earls Court |
 Support Acts : The Futureheads, Eagles Of Death Metal Reviewed by: Ciaran Dale Date: 01/01/06 |
| Rewind - Feeder - Echo Park |
 "A modern day classic" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/12/05 |
| Single - The Futureheads - Area EP |
 "More songs of this quality and The Futureheads could well surpass the achievements of their debut album" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 01/12/05 |
| Single - Dogs - Tarred And Feathered |
 "a decent effort and well worth a look." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/11/05 |
| Single - Field Music - If Only The Moon Were Up |
 "If you’re looking for something a little different to the usual indie bands around at the minute, then look no further" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 25/11/05 |
| Album - Babyshambles - Down In Albion |
 "this is a good album, but that''s all it is" Reviewed by: Bryan Copland Date: 15/11/05 |
| Single - Blackbud - Heartbeat EP |
 "For a second single this is about as good as they come" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 12/11/05 |
| Single - The Lodger - Watching/Not So Fast |
 "pure-pop-perfection" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/11/05 |
| Single - The Rifles - Local Boy |
 " In a scene overloaded with new bands, The Rifles are one band that deserve to be heard" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/11/05 |
| Album - The Downfall - Transporter |
 "Transporter is a competent, if a little unspectacular, debut from The Downfall" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 26/10/05 |
| Album - We Are Scientists - With Love And Squalor |
 "This is a solid debut from the band, full of infectious melodies, catchy choruses and great riffs" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 22/10/05 |
| Album - Franz Ferdinand - You Could Have It So Much Better |
 "“You Could Have It So Much Better” isn’t simply a retread of their debut – instead, the Franz sound has been fleshed out and there is an altogether darker feeling to the album." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 22/10/05 |
| Single - Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor |
 "The hype surrounding this Yorkshire band has been incredible – so much so that this, their first proper release... looks set to go straight in at number 1 on Sunday." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 22/10/05 |
| Live - Arctic Monkeys - Live At Glasgow ABC 14th October |
 "the crowd are left delighted with a set which is short but sweet, and wanting more when the band return some time in the future." Reviewed by: Bryan Copland Date: 17/10/05 |
| Live - The Paddingtons - Glasgow Garage 11th October |
 "The band were on fine form as they played at Glasgow''s ''The Garage'' on Tuesday night" Reviewed by: Bryan Copland Date: 14/10/05 |
| Single - Editors - Bullets |
 "Bullets is still as infectious as it was back in January with Tom Smith’s frenetic refrain (‘You Don’t Need This Disease’) sounding as good as ever over the sweeping guitar riffs." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 08/10/05 |
| Single - Feeder - Shatter/Tender |
 "A perfect mix of quiet and loud – this deserves to be their biggest hit to date." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 07/10/05 |
| Single - This Et Al - Youve Driven For Miles And Not Remembered A Thing / All Youll Ever Be Is A Dancer |
 "Short, sharp, loud and insanely catchy" Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 07/10/05 |
| Live - Ac/Dc - Carling Apollo Hammersmith, 21/10/2003 |
 "This is the ultimate lesson in how to Rock n Roll." Reviewed by: Ciaran Dale Date: 17/09/05 |
| Album - The Rakes - Capture/Release |
 "In Capture/Release, The Rakes have somehow managed to condense these tales of modern life into short, sharp bursts of pure energy combined with killer hooks and memorable choruses." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 11/09/05 |
| Single - Coldplay - Fix You |
 "This is stadium-rock at it’s undeniable best, and it’s the one thing that the band have always excelled in." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 11/09/05 |
| Single - The Bravery - Unconditional |
 "Unconditional itself is a decent enough song, full of guitar hooks and a catchy chorus, and is certainly one of the more memorable from the aforementioned album." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 11/09/05 |
| Single - Kubichek! - Night Joy |
 "Night Joy is a song guaranteed to find its way into your head and remain there for days while Kubichek! themselves are a force to be reckoned with." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 10/08/05 |
| Single - Morning Runner - Gone Up In Flames |
 "Gone Up In Flames shows the band going in a different direction altogether, bounding along at an impressive pace." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 10/08/05 |
| Album - Editors - The Back Room |
 "In ‘The Back Room’ Editors have created an album full of dark, epic, yet at the same time uplifting songs. If The Back Room is not one of the best albums released this year then I will eat my proverbial hat. Now is the time to open your arms and welcome Editors to your town." Reviewed by: Music Spotlight Date: 26/07/05 |
| Live - Green Day - Milton Keynes Bowl |
"Green Day are in town and the 60,000 people who have turned out today are here to witness a band at their best." Reviewed by: Ciaran Dale Date: 26/07/05 |