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June 28, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Black Keys: “Let’s Rock”
The Black Keys “Let’s Rock” Nonesuch The Black Keys now join the list of bands that were ‘cool’ and ‘good’ for less than half of their duration. The duo’s once unlikely longevity – sure, there was a big-ass hiatus most recently – adds to that damage of course. But where once they were vital and interesting within the […]Archive
June 26, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Joshua Redman Quartet: Come What May
Joshua Redman Quartet Come What May Nonesuch In the two decades since the Joshua Redman Quartet last recorded together their leader has gone in all directions as featured soloist, cameo artist and collaborator (The Bad Plus, Brad Mehldau) working with tone and timbre to shape his playing and songwriting.Archive
August 10, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Shannon Shaw: Shannon in Nashville
Shannon Shaw Shannon in Nashville Nonesuch The obvious aim here is to reference Dusty in Memphis and though this can’t quite hold a candle – its got lighter-in-the-air attitude and if just some of the fans of that sublime Dusty Springfield gave Shannon Shaw a chance it might be a better world. Shannon in Nashville has […]Archive
July 25, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Shannon & The Clams: Onion
Shannon & The Clams Onion Nonesuch By the time we get to the title-track, halfway through this album, you can hear a perfect combination of Wanda Jackson and Amy Winehouse; a midway-meeting; that should (almost) be all you need to know regarding whether this is for you or not – it’s a fantastic song, and […]Archive
February 21, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Jonny Greenwood: Phantom Thread [OST]
Jonny Greenwood Phantom Thread (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Nonesuch If The Master soundtrack was where it was confirmed that Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood was more than moonlighting, was in fact an actual film score composer, then his soundtrack for Phantom Thread certainly builds on that; is in fact his finest film score to date.Archive
June 28, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Allen Toussaint: American Tunes
Allen Toussaint American Tunes Nonesuch Toussaint was working on this last year, it is now the perfect, elegant swansong (R.I.P.). His fingerprints are all over American music, the New Orleans cauldron of funk and soul and jazz, via his own compositions, productions and collaborations which stretch to include work with and for Dr. John, The […]Archive
March 29, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express: Junjun
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express Junjun Nonesuch Many people will have arrived at this because it features Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood. He managed to shrug off any guitar-hero claims well over a decade ago and is as revered these days for his film score work as for his (still) key role in […]Archive
November 11, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
St. Germain: St. Germain
St. Germain St. Germain Nonesuch Ludovic Navarre’s albums under the name St. Germain (2000’s Tourist was the big one,1995’s Boulevard was of course better) were sublime. Until you heard them too many times – and the whole industry built up around them, and compilations from Café Del Mar, Buddha Bar and other vacuous entities hoping only […]Archive
March 23, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Wilco: What’s Your 20? Essential Tracks 1994-2014
Wilco What’s Your 20? Essential Tracks 1994-2014 Nonesuch Look, I wasn’t sure the world needed a Wilco Greatest Hits album – or that one could even/ever work. But this shows the world does need it – and it does work. Still, a bit weird though, right? Naysayers aren’t going to be convinced – largely because […]Archive
July 24, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Joshua Redman: Trios Live
Joshua Redman Trios Live Nonesuch There’s never been any argument around Joshua Redman’s abilities – that flawless technique. But what’s very clear is he’s growing into the sound now, filling up the big shoes and stepping up. Maybe it’s his recent visit here, and the clinic – veritable masterclass – that he and his quartet […]Archive
June 14, 2013 by Simon Sweetman