It’s finally here: the 1999 Super Deluxe Edition. A superb re-release of the stunning 1999 album, containing lots of grade A extra material!
Prince offers direction and instructions on Originals
Today, June 7th, 2019, the posthumous Originals by Prince was released on Tidal. The physical release is due within two weeks from now. Nevertheless, a review is available now!
Solange – When I Get Home
Finally the new Solange album has been released: When I Get Home. Once again an impressive album. A review.
David Bowie – Serious Moonlight (live ’83)
Yet another great David Bowie release. The Serious Moonlight Tour, which catapulted Bowie’s career into the stratosphere. Finally available as an audio release!
LCD Soundsystem – Electric Lady Sessions
Today the latest album by LCD Soundsystem was released: Electric Lady Sessions. A live album containing three covers. Is it a good one (yet again)? A review.
Cat Power – Wanderer
Cat Power made a new record. Once again, fantastic! The story of Wanderer.
Prince – Piano & A Microphone 1983
The first real release after Prince’s demise, the Estate delivers Piano & A Microphone 1983, whose recordings have been available for years amongst collectors. A good idea?
David Bowie – Welcome To The Blackout (Live London ’78)
Finally a ‘real’ document of the famous Isolar 2 tour from 1978. Bowie tours behind Low and “Heroes”, the best within his body of work. Essential release!
Altın Gün – On
Altın Gün. A band from Amsterdam that plays funky Turkish psychedelic folk rock. It sounds great and truly is funky. Their first album On comes highly recommended!
My Name Is Prince Exhibition
My Name Is Prince: The official exhibition is in Amsterdam. After success in London now also great success in Amsterdam? A review.
Kamasi Washington – Harmony Of Difference
After the epic impressive debut The Epic 2 years ago, Kamasi Washington is the jazz-man to keep an eye on. Is that still the case after the release of Harmony Of Difference?
Neil Young – Hitchhiker
In 1976 Neil Young recorded 10 songs in one session. He shelved the album, until now. Hitchhiker is finally released in 2017. A review.
LCD Soundsystem – American Dream
LCD Soundsystem was my favorite band of the start of the 21st century. After 7 years new material sees the light of day. Is the reunion really such a good idea?
David Bowie – Cracked Actor
David Bowie’s 1974 tour released in a beautiful document. Given Bowie´s state at the time it is amazing he could stand, let alone give this kind of great shows.
Arcade Fire – Everything Now
Today the fifth Arcade Fire was finally released. How does it hold up when compared to the albums that preceeded Everything Now? A review.
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