The pandemic has been testing on us all, but Moon Panda look to be coming out of it in very good shape indeed. Continue reading
![Moon Panda – Visions [Single Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/moon-panda-2020-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Moon Panda – Visions [Single Review]")
Tag Archives: Music Reviews
Review: Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker releases ‘forwards beckon rebound’ which is captivating audio-visual escapism
A captivating, progressive piece, which pushes the envelope of what can be considered indie, folk or acoustic music. Continue reading
![Still Corners – The Last Exit [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/still-corners-joshua-tree-1-by-bernard-bur-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Still Corners – The Last Exit [Album Review]")
Still Corners – The Last Exit [Album Review]
A solid 5th album from the London duo, packed with atmospherics and adventures to seek… Continue reading
Review: U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Deluxe Vinyl)
A seminal moment in U2’s career, even at their 10th studio album, it remains a remarkably impressive record… Continue reading
![Lomon – Escape Velocity [Single Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/ab67616d0000b27388c7af15a4d8f3cca4874632.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Lomon – Escape Velocity [Single Review]")
Lomon – Escape Velocity [Single Review]
Hopeful, calming, you’re not alone! This is the kind of tune we need right now… Continue reading
![Lido – Peder review [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/3cb7cda9-dd07-4c38-b4be-138b194eae14.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Lido – Peder review [Album Review]")
Lido – Peder review [Album Review]
While lacking an emotional reach, this is still an enjoyable range of musicality and intelligent songwriting. Continue reading
![Gene – Yours for the Taking – The Best Of (2LP 180g Blue Vinyl) review [Demon Records]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/91jzrcge6sl._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Gene – Yours for the Taking – The Best Of (2LP 180g Blue Vinyl) review [Demon Records]")
Gene – Yours for the Taking – The Best Of (2LP 180g Blue Vinyl) review [Demon Records]
A marvellous amalgamation of some of the band’s absolute finest tracks, all tied up in this charming ‘best of’ double-blue vinyl set…. Continue reading
![The Loft Club – Dreaming the Impossible [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/the_loft_club_2020-690x500-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Loft Club – Dreaming the Impossible [Album Review]")
The Loft Club – Dreaming the Impossible [Album Review]
Jammed packed with fiery potential and promising possibilities…. Continue reading
Moon Panda – Make Well EP review (Fierce Panda Records)
Enjoy this accomplished EP from a duo who bring far more than the sum of their parts… Continue reading
![Golden Grey – Shapes [EP Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/512x512bb.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Golden Grey – Shapes [EP Review]")
Golden Grey – Shapes [EP Review]
Solid and inventive, read Adam’s review on the Shapes EP now… Continue reading
![Kidsmoke: A Vision in the Dark [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/0018644611_10.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Kidsmoke: A Vision in the Dark [Album Review]")
Kidsmoke: A Vision in the Dark [Album Review]
Floaty and summery with moments of intrigue but they don’t always quite fulfil their potential… Continue reading
![LA Priest: GENE – Album Review [Domino]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/lapriest_gene_3000_600_600.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "LA Priest: GENE – Album Review [Domino]")
LA Priest: GENE – Album Review [Domino]
Likely be synonymous with quality and invention in years to come. Get in on the ground level with GENE for an exciting journey Continue reading
![Magnus Bechmann – Uneasy Pt. 1 [EP Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/artwork.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Magnus Bechmann – Uneasy Pt. 1 [EP Review]")
Magnus Bechmann – Uneasy Pt. 1 [EP Review]
Uneasy Pt. 1 is the taster for Magnus Bechmann’s (as yet untitled) full-length LP, coming out later this year Continue reading
![Mirabelle – Late Bloomer [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/2be717e6-6c92-467e-beaa-dd685faf833d.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Mirabelle – Late Bloomer [Album Review]")
Mirabelle – Late Bloomer [Album Review]
Late Bloomer is the new project from Laurence Hélie, an acclaimed Canadian songwriter…. Continue reading
![The Outlaw Orchestra – Pantomime Villains [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/img_0281.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Outlaw Orchestra – Pantomime Villains [Album Review]")
The Outlaw Orchestra – Pantomime Villains [Album Review]
Upbeat multi-genre escapism, with a lot of fun and more than a few party tunes on this, their debut album… Continue reading
