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January 16, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Bobby Gillespie presents Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down
Various Artists: Bobby Gillespie Presents Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down Ace Records/Border I’m a sucker for a great artist-driven compilation/mix-tape. They’ll tell you that you can do it yourself via Spotify or almost any other platform. And you can. But the best mixtapes are the ones your friends make you – because you get to see […]Archive
August 25, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Nick Cave Heard Them Here First
Various Artists: Nick Cave Heard Them Here First Ace Here’s the latest in a wonderful compilation series. This time it’s Nick Cave (I’ve previously looked at versions devoted to Cliff Richard and Dusty Springfield). The way this series works is the good folk at Ace – one of those old-fasioned curator/care labels – put together […]Archive
April 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Ace Frehley (April 24, Wgtn)
Ace Frehley Bodega Friday April 24 In a scene reminiscent of This Is Spinal Tap, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley arrived on stage at a three-quarter full venue, downscaled from the planned location for his first New Zealand appearance. A year ago, almost to the day, he was on stage in front of thousands (with […]Archive
January 26, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Dusty Heard Them Here First
Various Artists: Dusty Heard Them Here First Ace A great series this, I love the Cliff Heard Them Here First volume and now I have Dusty Heard Them Here First rivalling that one. Ace Records does the job right, including thoughtful liners, contextualising the choices – and with Dusty Springfield you of course had one […]Archive
November 6, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Greatest Hits From Outer Space
Various Greatest Hits From Outer Space Ace/Border The good folk at Ace Records in the UK know how to make a great/fun comp – and so here’s Greatest Hits From Outer Space – and no clues for guessing the theme. But there are nice surprises along the way, after the opening slice of classical obviousness, […]Archive
April 4, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Etta James: Etta Is Betta Than Evvah!
Etta James Etta Is Betta Than Evvah! Ace/Border This reissue sees the first CD release of Etta James’ final album for Chess. Her time on the label was one of tumult, her personal life – and addictions – spiralling out of control. But there was some incredible music. It’s great what time can do – […]Archive
March 25, 2013 by Simon Sweetman