James Bassett

Reviews

Extra Golden: Thank You Very Quickly

More than a charming throwback, this is a power statement made all the more remarkable when one considers the political and geographic obstacles the band continues to overcome. [22 April 2009]

Justice: A Cross the Universe

A stunning accompaniment to one of the world's premier live shows. [19 January 2009]

Damien Dempsey: The Rocky Road

Singer-songwriter delivers eleven Irish standards. [11 December 2008]

Josh Martinez: The World Famous Sex Buffet

The People's Champ returns with his weakest album to date. [10 November 2008]

The Spinto Band: Moonwink

Delaware sextet play it safe with their sixth album. [9 October 2008]

Natalie Walker: With You

Dreary and instantly forgettable second album from former Daughter Darling vocalist. [29 September 2008]

The Howling Hex: Earth Junk

Another selection of twisted rambles from the former Royal Trux man. [23 September 2008]

Abe Vigoda: Skeleton

A noisy new release from these afro-tropical art-punks. [10 September 2008]

Neil Diamond: Home Before Dark

Home Before Dark is an album of rare beauty, grace and eloquence that captures Diamond in all his plain-spoken and big-hearted glory. [5 August 2008]

Howlin’ Rain: Magnificent Fiend

Howlin’ Rain have obviously fought hard to find great songs at the heart of their freak-outs, but they lost some ferocity in the process. [4 August 2008]