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May 11, 2022 by Simon Sweetman

On: Neil Young’s Decade

The first time I thought about what a decade meant – what it truly, actually means – is when I heard Neil Young’s compilation, called “Decade”. It’s a double tape, or CD – and a triple album. I first heard it when I was about 12 or 13, a decade on I was still hooked. […]
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April 24, 2022 by Simon Sweetman

John Williams / Berliner Philharmoniker: The Berlin Concert

John Williams / Berliner Philharmoniker The Berlin Concert Deutsche Gram France John Towner Williams is on a victory lap – and rightly. He’s just turned 90. His influence is everywhere in film scoring and his work continues. Here in celebration of some of his finest work, the Berliner Philharmoniker presents a towering program of highlights. […]
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January 31, 2022 by Simon Sweetman

Gabriel Yared: Music For Film

Gabriel Yared / Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Dirk Brosse Music For Film Silver Screen Imp. Lebanese-French film composer Gabriel Yared was best known for his work accompanying French films until he won a Grammy for The English Patient. From there he has created the scores for a great range of Hollywood fare (City of Angels, […]
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July 19, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang Live On Copacabana Beach

The Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang Live On Copacabana Beach Mercury Studios Another month, another live Rolling Stones album. It got a bit boring a while ago. And then very boring some time shortly after that. I say this as a card-carrying Stones fan for some 35 years of my life. But I called time […]
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April 8, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

José James: New York 2020 (Live)

José James New York 2020 (Live) Rainbow Blonde I’m a huge fan of José James – he was, for a time, the most exciting new jazz singer on the planet. But he gave that up to be a super great R’n’B singer. Then he decided to be a Bill Withers jukebox for a while. And […]
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October 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

John Lennon: Gimme Some Truth [Deluxe Edition]

John Lennon Gimme Some Truth [Deluxe Edition] Capitol I’ve been listening to some version of this collection my whole life. The Very Best, Ultimate, Working Class Hero, Greatest Hits, and even Gimme Some Truth – er “imagine” that. Lol.
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March 12, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Piano Duets

Ella Fitzgerald The Complete Piano Duets Verve Where do you start with Ella Fitzgerald? There are hundreds of albums – including dozens of very good compilations. You could start with her duets with Louis Armstrong – sure. Many people do. And fair enough. There are her songbook albums – where she showcases the work of […]
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March 10, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

V/A: Sampled Groove

Various Artists: Sampled Groove Wagram In a world where we make our own playlists, are happy enough listening to recommendations on YouTube and carry everything in our pocket – maybe never even owning a stereo – it’s a hard sell to have compilation albums out in this world. But I remain a fan of the […]
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November 29, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Pink Floyd: The Later Years 1987 – 2019

Pink Floyd The Later Years 1987 – 2019 Legacy The post-Roger years examined, remixed – a few rarities…well, in fact this “Sampler” is just a taste of it. The actual “box-set” is still a couple of weeks away; the sequel – if you like – to The Early Years – 1965-1972 (an embarrassment of riches […]
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September 24, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

V/A: And Now A Word From Our Sponsor

Various Artists: And Now A Word From Our Sponsor Frenzy Here’s a double disc of NZ advertising jingles from across four decades. We’re talking 99 songs over two CDs – and, yes, some will trigger your deep-seated cultural cringe, but it’s a fabulous history lesson, nostalgia-grab and all-around reminder of our country’s catchup-embracing of TV […]
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March 13, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Revisiting Live at Knebworth (1990)

The grounds of Knebworth House have played host to some huge rock concerts over the years. This British venue was where the re-formed Deep Purple first played in 1985. A year later it was where Queen played its final live show (with Freddie Mercury). In 1979 it was the scene for two Led Zeppelin shows, the band’s return to the UK stage after […]
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November 15, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Jeff Beck: Live At The Hollywood Bowl

Jeff Beck Live  At The Hollywood Bowl Eagle Vision Jeff Beck celebrated 50 years as a performing artist with a run of shows at the Hollywood Bowl, guest artists, material from across his career – including a dig back to The Yardbirds, the various versions of The Jeff Beck Group, his seventies fusion, right up […]
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