The Brighton & Hove News Music Team listen to a wide range of music. We would like to share our musical journey with you and so this week we have been enjoying…..
Team Member – Alan Poole
The Release – ‘Skid Row’ by Sid Row (Selected Video)
In the car at the moment the album I have is the 1989 “Skid Row” debut, with best track ‘18 And Life’ because it reminds me of our son who, when living at home was raised on Hair Metal and still playing it.
Team Member – Andy Murphy
The Release – ‘Nihilistic Glamour Shots’ by Cabbage (Selected Video)
Saw them play at The Haunt last Friday. They have so much energy and none of it is lost in this studio recording.
Team Member – Cris Watkins
The Release – ‘King of Conflict’ by The Virginmarys (Selected Video)
I’ve been playing the crap out of this album again on the car stereo and it never gets old. Hints of early Arctic Monkeys with a heavier edge!
Check out ‘Dead Man’s Shoes’, ‘Just A Ride’ and ‘Bang Bang Bang’ they are all killer tracks!
Team Member – David McLean
The Release – ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ by Billie Eilish (Selected Video)
Yes I know everybody likes it, but just for once “everyone” is right – this is a great meld of post punk, modern pop and teenage attitude.
Team Member – Guy Ramone
The Release – ‘Trippin’ Thru A Midnight Blues’ by Cuby And The Blizzards (Selected Video)
Total noise! Non stop end to end! I especially love ‘Windows Of My Eyes’ – This song has groove written all the way through it…stumbled on this one in a bar in Berlin…
Team Member – Jan Hinchy
The Release – ‘Deluxe/Debris’ by Tiny Magnetic Pets (Selected Video)
Early 80’s and Numan/Kraftwerk sound with an early Depeche Mode light sounding electronic sound. Great ipod listening outside in the sunny weather.
Team Member – Karl Smith
The Release – ‘Magnetic Man’ by Magnetic Man (Selected Video)
Genres: Dubstep, Drum n bass, Electronica, Breakbeat hardcore. Boom! What more could you ask for, absolutely beautiful especially the instrumentals.
Team Member – Kate Durach
The Release – ‘OK Computer’ by Radiohead (Selected Video)
‘OK Computer’, Radiohead’s third studio album, was released in June 1997. It became their most successful album, peaking at number one in the UK. It received a triple-platinum certification from the BPI and produced the UK top ten hits ‘Paranoid Android’, ‘Karma Police’ and ‘No Surprises’.
Team Member – Mark Kelly
The Release – ‘Relics’ by Pink Floyd (Selected Video)
I’m afraid I’m still on a bit of an early Pink Floyd kick, so please bear with me. This is the album that introduced me to the wonderful world of Syd Barrett. I’ve never been quite the same since……
Team Member – Mark Kite
The Release – ‘Generation Indigo’ by Poly Styrene (Selected Video)
This album is little known and I really rate it. There are undertones of X-ray Spex with subtle undertones of dub. A must listen for a Spex fans out there.
Team Member – Martin J Fuller
The Release – ‘Update Your Brain’ by The Tuts (Selected Video)
Having seen self styled ‘three-tone’ independent all-girl band The Tuts supporting the Specials at the Dome recently, I thought i’d give their album another outing on Spotify. Their energetic brand of DIY pop-punk is honest, catchy and an infectious collection of 3 minute gems.
Team Member – Nick Linazasoro
The Release – ‘Keepsake’ by Hatchie (Selected Video)
A slice of summery shoegaze indie-pop perfection that is the debut album from Hatchie aka Brisbane’s Harriet Pilbeam, who invites you into her world. It’s an absorbing, diverse and thoroughly enjoyable ride. It will be released on June 21st, via Heavenly Recordings.
Team Member – Nick Tutt
The Release – ‘Max’s Kansas City 1976 & Beyond’ by Various Artists (Selected Video)
A great mix of early ‘punk’ in an iconic venue. Watching ‘Vinyl’ the series and seeing it mentioned prompted it being spun up on the deck…
Team Member – Richie Nice
The Release – ‘English Settlement’ by XTC (Selected Video)
37 years on, this classic still feels fresh as a daisy. Witty lyrics, pop tunes, unusual rhythms and superb guitar figures: it’s got the lot.
Team Member – Ross Harper
The Release – ‘American V: One Hundred Highways’ by Johnny Cash (Selected Video)
In the last month’s of Cash’s earthly life he took holy communion daily with Rick Rubin as they created this album.
Team Member – Sara-Louise Bowrey
The Release – ‘Encore’ by The Specials (Selected Video)
How often does a band come back with a new album after an 18-year hiatus and deliver ten tracks that sound as fresh as their debut release? Delicious and delectable, this is proof-positive that The Specials have never really been away – they were simply biding their time and waiting for society to reconnect with their candid world view…
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