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Review: Swing Out Sister's 2004 Where Our Love Grows was a delightful return to their signature retro soul sound, reissued in 2024 to the delight of both devoted fans and new listeners alike. Led by Corinne Drewery's crystalline vocals and Andy Connell's composing prowess, the album offers a lush pop experience reminiscent of the late-sixties/early-seventies era. With tracks like the enchanting 'Love Won't Let You Down,' Swing Out Sister effortlessly blends swing, downtempo, synth-pop, and jazzdance elements, creating a fresh yet familiar sonic landscape. The album exudes warmth and nostalgia while maintaining a contemporary edge, showcasing the band's enduring appeal and ability to craft irresistibly dreamy songs. Where Our Love Grows is a great example to Swing Out Sister's unique presence in the pop music scene, reminding listeners why they've maintained a dedicated following throughout their acclaimed career.

Review: We all love the music of the 80s, don't we? There was such an abundance of dazzling new pop and dance music, it's not easy to boil it down to a humble compilation, but this second volume of the Eighties Collected series does a damn fine job. Swerving anything overly obvious while still keeping things classic, you can find Tears For Fears and Was (Not Was) rubbing shoulders with Transvision Vamp, Big Audio Dynamite and Will Powers. There's space for plenty of the great new wave of the decade, whether it's PiL's seminal 'Rise' or Wang Chung's 'Dance Hall Days' - overall, a perfect tribute to a groundbreaking 10 years.