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.
Review: Pavlov’s Dog – At The Sound Of The Bell (1976)
Review of Pavlov's Dog's second studio album, At The Sound Of The Bell.
Review: Yes – The Yes Album (1971)
A review of Yes's third studio album The Yes Album, on which virtuoso guitarist Steve Howe makes his debut with the band.