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Review of A Beginner's Guide to Sublime Frequencies Vol One & Two

A Beginner's Guide to Sublime Frequencies Vol One & Two

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High Castle Teleorkestra

Rating: ★★★★

Curated by Tim Smolens and Chris Bogen of experimental international outfit High Castle Teleorkestra, this rake through Sublime Frequencies’ esoteric...

Reviewed by Spencer Grady in issue: June/2023

Review of The Sound of Siam Vol 2: Molam & Luk Thung from North-East Thailand 1970-1982

The Sound of Siam Vol 2: Molam & Luk Thung from North-East Thailand 1970-1982

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Top of the World

Soundway

Rating: ★★★★★

The second Thai music compilation by the Thai-UK DJ duo of Maft Sai and Chris Menist, switches the focus from...

Reviewed by John Clewley in issue: July/2014

Review of Viva Tu

Viva Tu

Manu Chao

Because Music

Rating: ★★★★★

It has been 17 years since Manu Chao’s last studio album, 2007’s La Radiolina – but then he has never...

Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: November/2024

Review of Roots of Ska: USA Jamaica 1942-62

Roots of Ska: USA Jamaica 1942-62

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Fantastic Voyage

Rating: ★★★★

In his book Bass Culture, the writer Lloyd Bradley vividly evokes the era before ska and rocksteady eras in 50s...

Reviewed by Charles De Ledesma in issue: Jan/Feb/2014

Review of Their First Album

Their First Album

Incredible String Band

Fledg''ling Records FLED 3077

Rating: ★★★★★

The first four albums by the Incredible String Band summon up the spirit of the far side of the 60s...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2010

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