B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
She Looks So Perfect (3:18)
Don't Stop (2:50)
Good Girls (3:16)
Kiss Me Kiss Me (3:25)
18 (3:07)
Everything I Didn't Say (2:56)
Beside You (3:36)
End Up Here (2:59)
Long Way Home (3:14)
Heartbreak Girl (3:14)
English Love Affair (3:04)
Amnesia (3:46)
Lost Boy (bonus track) (3:25)
Mrs All American (bonus track) (2:38)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
The 5 Seconds of Summer (10th Anniversary Edition) is a nostalgic celebration of the band's pop-rock origins, the infectious melodies and energetic rock vibes that marked their rise to fame. Featuring classic hits like 'She Looks So Perfect' and 'Amnesia', the latter showcasing their versatility with its stripped-down acoustic sound, while deeper cuts like 'Voodoo Doll' and 'End Up Here' remind listeners of the band's growth over the years. 'Kiss Me, Kiss Me' stands out with its infectious energy and the live arrangements add an extra layer of excitement to the song's performances. This anniversary edition not only revisits the chart-topping hits but also reminds listeners of the enduring quality of the entire album. This album became the soundtrack of countless lives, particularly during the mid-2010s and this picture disc is a great added touch to the package for fans.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Rock 'n' Roll Damnation (3:57)
Down Payment Blues (5:38)
Gimme A Bullet (3:21)
Riff Raff (5:13)
Sin City (4:28)
What's Next To The Moon (3:24)
Gone Shootin' (4:47)
Up To My Neck In You (4:15)
Kicked In The Teeth (3:54)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
It's 1977 and AC/DC are not-so-fresh after a spell as the support on Black Sabbath's tour. Looking for a new bassist, after a disagreement over whether to pick Manfred Mann's Colin Pattenden, the band agree on Cliff Williams, who would remain in place until 2003. Recording what became Powerage, their fifth studio album, Atlantic Records soon complained there wasn't a sellable lead single. 'Rock 'n' Roll Damnation' took form, one of the group's outliers, which comes without standard guitar solo but with maracas and hand claps. While this proved divisive among die hard fans, the album itself has gold waiting to be discovered deeper down. 'Gimme A Bullet', for example, has been cited as the finest track the late Bon Scott would write, his lyrical flair and deft metaphorical wit shining through on a tune that won't let up. This was his final LP, and tragically three years later he was no longer with us, marking an end to the group's iconic first chapter.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
I Was Miles Away (5:17)
Bend The Round (3:26)
Inter Light (4:27)
Taste The Air (3:28)
Xanthe (2:31)
The Presence (3:32)
Willow & Mallow (4:01)
Tonight Is Mine (3:19)
For A Moment (2:53)
Clusters (4:51)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
Lush fans will be aware that three of the bands albums are all being reissued, but also this year will founding member Emma Anderson release her solo debut long player. Pearlies, released by Sonic Cathedral, again shows why Anderson is one of the most underrated British songwriters to have come up during the Brit pop and shoegaze era. Here she works with Maps aka James Chapman on tune that effortlessly mix electronic pop with psych and folk and astute lyrics that muse on subjects such as confronting your fears, embracing independence and moving on.
Shohjo-Tai & Red Bus St Project - "Electric City" (5:22)
Ishida-Express I - "China Romance" (4:42)
Dianne Mower - "The Secret Sign" (3:56)
Jocelyn Mocka - "Doudou" (BNF edit) (4:13)
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Is there any more revered digger than Antal, the rush Hour label boss? he has made that label and shop famous around the world for its great and eclectic taste. He has also reinvigorated the catalogues of numerous artists thanks to playing their tunes in his expansive sets so whenever he serves up a comp it's pretty much a buy on sight. Beyond Spec & Time Volume 2 jin the Japanese label of the same names one such example - it's full of broken beat and jazzy treasure that is invigorates the soul and more than makes you want to dance.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Signals
Shadowspace
No Closer Than The Moon
Landfall
Zonal Prospect
Air Foundry
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
The Frequency Domain label has been quietly issuing some of the most compelling electronica of recent times, with a staggering cast of characters including Anthony Child, Bass Clef, Luke Sanger and more delivering more introspective, experimental material over the past couple of years. Now it's the turn of Apologist, a lesser-known project from Brendan Nelson which manifested in one 7" back in 2006. If you appreciate dreamy, slightly dubby electronics which move through different moods and scenes without getting you up off the sofa, this is the perfect trip. Many layered, richly rendered and full of grit and personality, it's the kind of record you'll discover new secrets in every time you visit.
B-STOCK: Sleeve split but otherwise in excellent condition
25 Kisses
Someone Else
Irresistible
I'm Not Moving
Say It Tomorrow
Back & Forth
Come Back To Me (If Only In Dreams)
Here's What I Know
Redemption Love
How Did This Happen & What Does It Now Mean
Now What
I Gave You My Keys
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve split but otherwise in excellent condition***
Joan Armatrading's latest release is a rich collection of songs that showcases her impressive skill as both a songwriter and a musician. Each track blends thoughtful lyrics with her signature melodic style and there's a refreshing mix of full-band arrangements and stripped-back instrumentals. Her guitar work stands out, adding a raw edge to the songs, while her lyrics explore personal reflections and universal themes, as always with honesty and depth. It's a release that reaffirms her place as a long-time favourite, offering both a nod to her past and a new chapter in her musical journey.
B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition
Still Motion (7:25)
Glaciers (7:26)
Mirage (8:06)
Constellations (6:08)
Diffusion (7:02)
Dreams (6:30)
Frozen In Time (7:20)
Prototype (6:32)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***
ASC's Reflections is a masterclass in drum & bass and ambient music. The album is awash with deep, melodic soundscapes and old-school 90s beats that will transport you to another world. From the gentle pace of 'Glaciers' to the more upbeat 'Prototype' each track on the album is a sonic journey that will leave you wanting more. ASC's production is impeccable, and his use of samples is nothing short of masterful. The result is an album that is both nostalgic and fresh, with a sound that is uniquely his own. Whether you're a fan of drum & bass, ambient, or simply good music, Reflections is an album that you won't want to miss. In addition to the stunning music, the album's packaging is also top-notch.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
The Affectionate Punch
Amused As Always
Logan Time
Paper House
Transport To Central
A Matter Of Gender
Even Dogs In The Wild
Would I Bounce Back
Deeply Concerned
A
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From the first notes of the Talking Heads-esque opening of the title track, which has none other than The Cure's Robert Smith as guest backing vocalist, this album by the great Scottish post-punk legends The Associates has you hooked. It's littered with standout moments, but the wiry bassline which underpins the offbeat guitar on 'Amused As Always' is high up there. It manages to pull off being belligerently repetitive by offsetting any sense of monotony with sheer style. Meanwhile, frontman Billy MacKenzie - who tragically died before his time in 1997 - has a voice to rival that of Robert Smith himself in terms of tone. The Associates may not be as readily cited in the typical indie record collection - but they're probably your favourite band's favourite band. regardless, this album is going to challenge why you've resisted so long in not putting it at the heart of your collection.
B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition
Blood Children (An Introduction) (1:30)
Bleeding Mascara (2:00)
Right Side Of The Bed (3:43)
This Flesh A Tomb (3:51)
You Eclipsed By Me (3:37)
The Crimson (4:00)
The Remembrance Ballad (4:28)
An Interlude (1:57)
Corseting (2:13)
Demonology & Heartache (3:34)
My Sanity On The Funeral Pyre (1:44)
Nevada's Grace (1:53)
Five Vicodin Chased With A Shot Of Charity (8:06)
You Give Love A Bad Name (bonus track) (3:29)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***
Following on from 2002's debut full-length Suicide Notes & Butterfly Kisses, California metalcore heavyweights Atreyu would capitalise on all of their ensuing momentum with 2004's career-high sophomore effort The Curse, which celebrates its 20th anniversary with this long overdue reissue. Boasting two of their biggest singes to date, 'Right Side of the Bed', and 'The Crimson'; both would go on to receive heavy rotation on MTV2 and Fuse, garnering the band a vast new legion of devout followers, most of whom have remained Atreyu faithful to this day. Praised for both their venomous delivery and evident ability to craft arena-sized hooks, the band and specifically this record were instrumental in the mainstream crossover popularity of more melodic, emo-tinged metalcore and post-hardcore throughout the early noughties, while as of 2020 The Curse has been certified Gold in the US with 500,000 copies sold.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Don't Lie Back (4:50)
(That's When) It's Worth It (4:07)
Instant Touch (3:01)
Sex Without Stress (4:32)
Fiasco (3:48)
Intact (3:17)
Tongue In Cheek (3:03)
Stepping Out Of Line (6:01)
Shakedown (4:23)
America (5:21)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
Au Pairs imploded shortly after releasing this terrific second and last album of theirs. The Birmingham post-punk band are said to have burned the candle at both ends after the success of their debut and rushed into the studio to make this album. Despite internal disputes, the band managed to take their Gang Of Four-esque sound to new levels. They are more adventurous than on the preceding record as there's saxophone and synth, making for a more textured and layered approach than before. Lyrically, Au Pairs are one of the most important bands of their era. Shockingly avant-garde in the early 80s when it was released, they tackled sexuality and gender politics with ire and wit. The standout on this album: 'Sex Without Stress' - a brilliant lampooning of the societal pressure around sex.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged and dirt on sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition
Space Rock (9:33)
Give Contact (5:57)
Deadline (7:50)
The End Of Rain (5:39)
Sputnik (9:16)
Eyes In The Sky (10:58)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged and dirt on sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***
Next up on Outer Place Records is the fifth installment coming from the vault of Meister Bert Ashra, a veteran from Berlin's '90s underground scene who is still active in the city today. His solo project B. Ashra has existed since 1993 as a live act, DJ, composer, sound designer and mastering engineer. He's been known to delve into ambient, experimental, soundscapes, trance and techno, as well as deep house and electronic jazz. Much of the aforementioned is explored on the Eyes In The Sky EP: from the deep 303 swing of 'Space Rock', the chill downtempo electronica of 'Give Me Contact', to the heady acid house of 'The End Of Rain' and the hypnotic techno of 'Sputnik'.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Tough Victory (3:11)
Space (2:32)
Raise It Up (2:37)
My Jamaican Dub (2:40)
I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (4:01)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (2:53)
Getting Nasty (3:04)
Blow Your Cover (2:34)
Represent (3:23)
The Healer (2:50)
Les Fleur (3:20)
Squaring The Circles (3:29)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
The latest must-cop record from the good people at Big Crown is a real summer special. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band serve up some seriously soul-enriching grooves, with the impossibly warm and good time vibes that come from steel drums on each and every one. The beats are rooted in funk, with fat bass and expressive horn work bring each one to life. There are sojourns into dub, disco and jazz, and the whole thing bris with so much character and personality that it cannot but put a smile on your face.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Cry Baby Cry (2:24)
Child Of Nature (2:34)
The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill (2:27)
I'm So Tired (3:03)
Yer Blues (3:24)
Julia (3:34)
What's The New Mary Jane (2:29)
Revolution (3:54)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2:30)
Circles (2:09)
Sour Milk Sea (3:25)
Not Guilty (2:58)
Piggies (2:00)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
If you use the online network-cum-existential-need-to-know community Reddit, then it won't surprise you to learn there's a vast and almost unfathomably broad sub group dedicated to The Beatles. Within this, at least a handful of people have posed the question: "if the Beatles had done an MTV Unplugged concert in approx 1968 what stripped down classics might be in the resulting brilliant Unplugged Album?" Forgive the grammar - we took the speculative quandary verbatim from an internet that long-since descended into a linguistic void. Nevertheless, those stumped by this query will be delighted to know that such a record does exist for us to use as a touchstone. Albeit without the MTV bit. And what tracks made the cut? Well, 'Why My Guitar Gently Weeps', 'Revolution', 'Julia', 'Cry Baby Cry', and 'The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill', among others.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Spicks & Specks
New York Mining Disaster 1941
To Love Somebody
Massachusetts
Words
I've Gotta Get A Message To You
I Started A Joke
Lonely Days
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
Jive Talkin'
Nights On Broadway
Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)
You Should Be Dancing
How Deep Is Your Love
Stayin' Alive
Night Fever
More Than A Woman
Too Much Heaven
Tragedy
Love You Inside Out
You Win Again
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
This beautifully curated collection spans the Bee Gees' remarkable career. Selected by co-founder Barry Gibb and released on limited clear & translucent blue vinyl, this set is a celebration of the trio's enduring legacy, featuring 21 of their most iconic tracks in chronological order. The compilation opens with the early hit 'Spicks and Specks' (1966), showcasing their early Australian success, before transitioning into timeless classics like 'To Love Somebody' and 'Massachusetts'. The Bee Gees' evolution into disco legends is marked by the infectious energy of 'Stayin' Alive', 'Night Fever' and 'How Deep Is Your Love' from Saturday Night Fever, tracks that became cultural anthems in the late 70s. The album also features later gems like 'Too Much Heaven' and 'Tragedy', which highlight their ability to blend lush harmonies with catchy hooks. Closing with the 1987 hit 'You Win Again', this compilation reinforces their musical brilliance, even in their later years. Barry Gibb's personal touch in the song selection adds a layer of intimacy and nostalgia to the album. A fitting tribute to this legendary trio.
B-STOCK: Record sleeve split/torn, record in great condition
Acknowledgement - A Love Supreme (part 1) (6:56)
Trane's Garden (5:34)
India (8:35)
Afro Trane (4:53)
Dahomey Dance (9:05)
Folk Song For Trane (3:33)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Record sleeve split/torn, record in great condition***
Nat Birchall is one of the finest contemporary sax players around, He can do it all, from solo albums where his instrument takes the lead in seductive suites of meditative jazz, to more cosmically mind work with a band via superb reggae fusions. After last year's well removed Ancient Africa he is back with a third all-solo outing that finds him playing all the instruments himself. It's an homage to the king of tenor sax, John Coltrane, as the title suggests, and included are classic 'Trane compositions 'Acknowledgement' from A Love Supreme, 'India' from his Impressions LP and 'Dahomey Dance' from Ole.
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