Ministry Of Sound Vinyl & CDs

Review: Doja Cat went big on her recent album Planet Her, which was the qui follow up to 2019's well received Hot Pink. It came on Ministry of Sound and saw the American singer, rapper, producer and songwriter collaborate with superstars such as The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Young Thug, SZA and others. This 19 track deluxe version has them all and made for a thrilling ride that showcased her eclectic style, chaotic nature and kaleidoscope take on pop. Across the record Doja raps with flair, switches up her style along the way and manages to range from anguish to soul and back.

Review: London Grammar's fourth studio album, The Greatest Love, arrives as a comprehensive deluxe package, including a 20-page hardcover book, 12" vinyl, 10" vinyl with bonus tracks and CD. The album marks a significant evolution for the band, reflecting their journey over eleven years since their debut If You Wait. Known for their ethereal vocals and emotive lyrics, the band has maintained their distinct sound while embracing a newfound creative freedom. With lead single 'House' symbolising empowerment, the album blends electronica with pop, showcasing tracks like 'Fakest Bitch,' which highlights Hannah Reid's powerful vocals and raw, introspective lyrics. The release follows their successful Californian Soil and notable touring achievements, including performances with Coldplay and record-breaking UK tour sales. The Greatest Love captures the band's shift from relentless touring to prioritising art and personal growth, a reflection of their expanded confidence and evolving musical approach. It's a celebration of their artistic journey and commitment to music, balancing personal and creative fulfillment.

Review: This new long player from Ministry of Sound is their contribution to Record Store Day 2024 and it takes the form of a bunch of mixes of London Grammar's various different tunes. Global house outfit Camelphat feature a couple of times with some nicely emotive and upbeat sounds, 'Strong' gets a jump up drum & bass rework from High Contrast, Henrick Schwarz brings his emo house touch to 'Wasting My Young Years', MK adds some dance-pop sheen to 'Oh Woman Oh Man' and Dennis Ferrer remixes 'Sights' into a tense tech cut with snappy drums.

Review: The Greatest Love is a fourth studio album from London Grammar, their first since October 2021's Californian Soil and one that comes 11 years after their groundbreaking debut album If You Wait went double Platinum. The band say it is a celebration of artistic freedom and comes after a period of chance in which some of them have had children, they have toured the world and sold tree million albums, had two number one hits and picked dup accolades like the Ivor Novello award and BRIT nominations. It embodies newfound confidence and creative liberation amidst personal challenges and industry scrutiny, and features a boundary-pushing sound that blends electronica with pop.