Geffen Vinyl & CDs

Review: Olivia Rodrigo's Guts: Spilled arrives now as a special deluxe edition and it is a poignant reflection of youthful vulnerability and raw emotion. Building upon the success of her debut record which was a breakthrough success, Rodrigo offers listeners an expanded collection of tracks that delve deeper into themes of heartache, self-discovery, and resilience. With her powerful vocals and candid songwriting, she navigates the complexities of love and loss with authenticity and grace. From the anthemic 'Trauma Queen' to the introspective 'Torn,' each song showcases Rodrigo's ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level. Guts: Spilled is a testament to her artistry and solidifies her status as a rising star in the music industry.

Review: Did Steely Dan go Bisto on us and save the best for last? Maybe, just maybe. While Pretzel Logic didn't mark the end of all things The Dan, it was the final album to feature the full lineup - Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Denny Dias, Jim Hodder, and Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter (prior to the latter joining The Doobie Brothers). It was also the last to be released while the group were actively touring, and as such can be seen as something of a swan song. Perhaps Magnus Opus is a more appropriate turn of phrase. Critically acclaimed at the time, the record sees the jazz rockers opt to tone down the instrumentals that had cost them radio play with preceding LP, Countdown to Ecstasy, and instead focus on shorter, more direct and certainly catchier tunes. That's not to mean throwaway, mind, with praise lauded on the release at the time, when it was reissued in the late 1980s and remastered a decade or so later. Back again, it still has the same impact.

Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Music From & Inspired By) is the official soundtrack to the highly anticipated new film in seemingly endless Hunger Games saga. The soundtrack features 'Can't Catch Me Now', written and performed by Olivia Rodrigo, alongside many of the roots music scene's most dynamic artists contributing new songs inspired by the film, including Flatland Cavalry, Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings and more.

Review: Weezer's iconic Blue Album turns 30, and to celebrate, a massive Super Deluxe boxset has been released, giving fans a chance to dive deeper into one of the 90s most influential records. Known for timeless tracks like 'Buddy Holly' and 'Say It Ain't So', this self-titled debut cemented Weezer's place in music history, becoming a gateway for countless new listeners over the past three decades. This extensive boxset features four 180-gram LPs, a 10" EP, and a 7", all newly remastered from the original analogue tapes. It includes 50 tracks, with 36 previously unreleased gems such as Kitchen Tape demos, early practices, live recordings, and rare BBC sessions. With detailed liner notes from Karl Koch and a treasure trove of unreleased photos, the boxset also offers up unique extras like sweater-embossed graphics, lithographs, a sticker sheet and even an enamel Bokkus pin, making it a must-have for collectors and fans the band's enduring legacy.