In this review, Wigwam's sixth studio album, Lucky Golden Stripes And Starpose, which continues in the "deep pop" direction set by its predecessor, Nuclear Nightclub.
Review: Rain Tree Crow – s/t (1991)
This review covers Rain Tree Crow's only studio album, a reunion project featuring former Japan members David Sylvian, Mick Karn, Richard Barbieri, and Steve Jansen.
Review: John G. Perry – Sunset Wading (1976)
A review of Sunset Wading, the first solo album by bassist John G. Perry, known from Caravan. Produced by Rupert Hine, the album features an impressive lineup of musicians, including Michael Giles, Geoffrey Richardson, and Morris Pert.
Review: Henry Cow – Concerts (1976)
A review of Henry Cow’s first live album, Concerts. The album offers a brilliant overview of Henry Cow’s approach to music, ranging from complex compositions and interesting cover versions to challenging free improvisations.
Review: Cos – Viva Boma (1976)
This review covers Belgian band Cos’s second studio album, Viva Boma, which is one of the best non-English-language albums associated with the Canterbury scene.
Review: Camel – Moonmadness (1976)
A review of Camel's fourth studio album, Moonmadness.
Review: Gong – Gazeuse! (1976)
In this review, Gong's seventh studio album, Gazeuse!, on which the band's musical direction shifted into the hands of drummer Pierre Moerlen.
Review: Brian Eno + David Byrne – My Life in the Bush of Ghosts (1981)
A review of Brian Eno and David Byrne's groundbreaking album My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, which makes use of samples and found sounds.
Review: Talk Talk – The Colour Of Spring (1986)
In this review, Talk Talk's third studio album, The Colour Of Spring, sees the band successfully leave synthpop behind and move in a more musically ambitious and progressive direction.
Review: Gong – Shamal (1976)
Review of Gong's sixth studio album, Shamal. Produced by Pink Floyd's Nick Mason, Shamal is the band's first album since Daevid Allen's departure and is clearly a transitional album. It is also a masterpiece.