Category Archives: CD Review
2015 In Review–Part 2, The CDs
I hit a major milestone in my CD collection in 2015 – breaking through the one thousand album mark (with the slight caveat that that figure includes four duplicates – more on that later). This was achieved through that fact … Continue reading
Posted in CD Review, Year in Review
1 Comment
2014 In Review–Part 2, The CDs
2014 saw me increase my CD collection by 60 albums (down seven from 2013 and not including ten compilation albums that came free with magazines) and 7 EPs (up four from 2013). The latter figure emphasises how much I have … Continue reading
Posted in CD Review, Year in Review
Leave a comment
Vesper Walk–Fallen Angel
Despite not being a fan of the EP format I have being coming to the realisation that they are both an essential way to support newer or smaller bands and a way of adding the music of some bands who, … Continue reading
These and the Other Guy – Self-titled
The various characters depicted on the cover of These and the Other Guy’s self-titled debut album go some way to illustrate the melange of styles found within, while the location hints at the kind of place you would, perhaps, be … Continue reading
2013 In Review–Part 2, The CDs
I know, it’s March and a bit late for the second part of my review of 2013. To be honest, I had forgotten to write this and so, it’s probably not going to be as detailed as it should be … Continue reading
Morpheus Rising–Eximius Humanus
I’ve lost count of how many times I asked Morpheus Rising’s Pete Harwood when their second album would be released but it I probably did so every time I saw them live after (and possibly including) the launch gig for … Continue reading
Pine For Cedars – Debut EP
Pine For Cedars are a relatively new York band, with just a handful of gigs under their belts so far (including two on the same day, in Leeds and York, back in November), yet they have already reached the final … Continue reading
2012 In Review – Part 1, The Albums
Ignoring compilation albums that came free with Prog magazine, I added fifty-three albums and three EPs to my collection in 2012. With the apparent demise of the three-for-£10 offer from play.com, there was less opportunity for me to buy older … Continue reading
Various – Best Of York
Thursday 3rd May: “Best of”… Perhaps the most subjective phrase that can ever be used on an album title. I remember, many years ago when I was first getting into music, pointing out to an established music fan just a … Continue reading
Posted in CD Review
Leave a comment
2011 In Review–Part 3, The CDs
Friday 13th January: OK, I’m probably not in the best position to put this part of my year in review together but if I don’t do it now I’m probably never going to get round to it. So, here goes… … Continue reading
Not Quite Music Journalism 