Luke McGrath

Reviews

Sliimy: Paint Your Face

By Luke McGrath

Electric pop confections by a twee Frenchman that sings like an English woman. [5 November 2009]

Beaten Awake: Thunder$troke

By Luke McGrath

Thunder$troke sounds like five guys in a basement, the air between them, and nothing else. This is, quite clearly, a good thing. [13 October 2009]

The Hidden Cameras: Origin: Orphan

By Luke McGrath

Albums are often proclaimed as a trip, but so often just spin their wheels. The Hidden Cameras succeed in taking you on a journey. Go with them. [22 September 2009]

The Dodos: Time to Die

By Luke McGrath

The Dodos aim to take it to the next level on Time to Die, but in doing so, they have lost sight of what made them so exciting in the first place. [17 September 2009]

Los Explosivos: Los Explosivos

By Luke McGrath

If you’ve ever wanted to know what the Sonics would have sounded like had it come from Mexico City rather than Tacoma, Los Explosivos are the band for you. [8 September 2009]

Tinariwen: Imidiwan: Companions

By Luke McGrath

For a band whose name means “empty places” in their native Tamashek, Tinariwen better get used to spending a lot more time away from their beloved desert homeland. [18 August 2009]