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As we approach the first anniversary of the release of Johnny Hunter's "Want" back in June 2022, Trash Disco thought it appropriate to revisit the album on the show and finally write the review I'd meant to write when it came out. The album, as expected, features a number of tracks we've heard before combined... Continue Reading →
Released back in March 2015, but only getting my hands on it in January 2017, Engage is a treat for any fan of the 80s who also appreciates fine musicianship, even if you're not necessarily a fan of Howard himself. Available from overseas or online retailers (but sadly not locally in Australia), the album is beautifully... Continue Reading →
Released in April 2016, this is Travis' first studio album since 2013's 'Where You Stand'. I'm not as familiar with Travis' earlier work, so comparisons to there other albums are not possible for this review, which probably works in its favour as it was listened to with unbiased ears. So how does it sound? As... Continue Reading →
Before I begin this review I have something to declare. I am a bass player, and Peter Hook is one of my bass heroes. This album is New Order's first since Hook left in 2007. Being a fan of Hook's effects-laden melodic style, itself reminiscent of one of my other bass heroes' playing style (John... Continue Reading →
After a 20 year absence, Lush is back. The pioneering shoegazers return to play a series of gigs and release a brand new EP, Blind Spot, which was released on 15 April. Unlike the band's later mid 90s releases it's a return to the jangly guitar sound effects and softer vocals of the early releases... Continue Reading →
On 1 April 2016, three years after the release of their previous album 'Electric', the Pet Shop Boys returned with 'Super'. And a super album it is too. It's an electronic album again, with the kind of variation in moods that you'd expect from a Pet Shop Boys album. So how does it sound? Here... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year the bio pic Eddie The Eagle came out and, even more importantly, the soundtrack album came out with it. Boasting an 80s all star cast featuring Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood), Howard Jones, Marc Almond (Soft Cell), Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Midge Ure (Ultravox), Nik Kershaw, ABC, Kim Wilde, Andy Bell... Continue Reading →
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