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James’ ‘All the Colours of You’ Is Complex Pop

James’ ‘All the Colours of You’ Is Complex Pop

James’ All the Colours of You shows the band continuing with a more layered and experimental sound. Where you would file this in a record store?

Martin Green’s Junkshop Yields the Gritty, Weird Story of Britpop Wannabes

Martin Green’s Junkshop Yields the Gritty, Weird Story of Britpop Wannabes

Featuring a litany of otherwise-forgotten budget bin purchases, Martin Green's two-disc overview of coulda-been Britpop contenders knows little of genre confines, making for a fun historical detour if nothing else.

The Charlatans’ ‘Between 10th and 11th’ Gets a Deluxe Edition

The Charlatans’ ‘Between 10th and 11th’ Gets a Deluxe Edition

Not even a "deluxe" version of Between 10th and 11th from the Charlatans can quite set the record straight about the maligned-but-brilliant 1992 sophomore album.

Primal Scream’s ‘Screamadelica’ and the Altered State

Primal Scream’s ‘Screamadelica’ and the Altered State

In the context of Primal Scream's prior and subsequent career, Screamadelica is a miracle. It's a rock record about discovering Ecstasy, rave culture, and the music that went with it.

Spesh Kick Off Their Own Summer of ’89 with “Teflon” (premiere)

Spesh Kick Off Their Own Summer of ’89 with “Teflon” (premiere)

Seattle's Spesh calls up the rowdy spirits of Madchester and Northern psychedelia on their forthcoming debut album, Famous World.

‘As I Was Now’ Is the Most Personal, Revealing Music That Tim Burgess Has Released

‘As I Was Now’ Is the Most Personal, Revealing Music That Tim Burgess Has Released

Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess did some recording with his "dream supergroup" in 2008, then forgot to release it until now. Better late than never.

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James: The Morning After The Night Before

Various Artists: Factory Records: Communications 1978-92

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