Reviews

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

VARIOUS ARTISTS

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

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

VARIOUS ARTISTS

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

Viva Tu

Manu Chao

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

Roots of Ska: USA Jamaica 1942-62

VARIOUS ARTISTS

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

Their First Album

Incredible String Band

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