Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10
From seemingly out of nowhere a fresh breeze can offer hope of spreading a scorching fire further than it might have ever intended and for Ina Forsman and her debut self-titled album, that fire is alive, charming and an stylish reminder of a time that many may have forgotten about.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10
There are moments in life when you wish that almost everything was made of velvet, for the luxury feel, the touch of opulence, is enough to send the senses crazy with anticipation, to give the kind of passionate delight that is normally reserved for the first brush of sensuality from the love of your live or perhaps winning the league in the last minute of time and seeing the whole crowd in their Blues cry with delight.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10
Heroes are not just born, they are forged in fire, they are gauged and shaped from the strongest oak and imprinted with humility throughout; these are the finest heroes, those who have greatness thrust upon them and as Swedish band Royal Republic show with determined fascination, the Weekend Man, the one who gives it their all it all week and then slams the weekend into the back row, that is the hero to be.
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To be bold is often reckless, but to be reckless is to be outstanding and brave, when it comes to Reckless Love it is the abandonment of senses and the opportunity to rise above the everyday; it is the glory and the gain to allow the reckless into your lives and into your heart, for how else does appreciation follow suit.
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There is always more than one reason why something doesn’t fit anymore, the jigsaw puzzle that attaches itself to life is broken, perhaps scuffed at the edges to the point where the right piece just doesn’t slot perfectly in anymore, it requires gentle persuasion, a firm pressing down or even the body blow of a hammer to knock it into shape. You begin to think it is yourself, you blame everything upon your own actions but sometimes it really is forces beyond your control or desire. For Steve Thompson and The Incidents, it is no longer a case of It’s Me Not You, it is only the fact that You’re The Reason.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10
The phenomenon of the Big Bang might well debated and appreciated scientifically in all senses of what drives the Cosmos, however the even bigger bang that accompanies The Treatment as they add barrels of powder to the pile and light the short fuse of anarchic Rock which comes blasting over the space between artist and happily blasted listener, is one that is immediate, satisfying and much more appealing to those with the rebel in their soul and the composed rage of a naturally inquisitive human being thrust neatly in the hearts.
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As Donald Rumsfeld once said, so famously causing the scratching of heads in consternation and dismay, “There are known knowns and unknown knowns…” yet somehow such double talk and heroic word play should be left to Rev. Ferriday and The Longdogs, for in their new album Unforgettable Trues and Everyday Lies, the lyrical force of nature is far and away more direct, succinct and wonderfully managed than anything a politician could scramble together.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10
There is so much going on in the life of Eleanor Nelly that a music lover you have to stand back, smile and appreciate with utter faith and conviction the beauty in the songs that she offers to live audiences. That conviction, that heartfelt comprehension of her soul and understanding of her as a person, is only intensified when you finally get the chance to hear the songs played out in the setting of your living room or through the earphones as you disconnect from the world and the gossip on the bus. For through being able to hear the softness of a voice hammer home the anarchy of a young woman, the turmoil, the pain and the grace that comes with such an age, the listener is able to empathise with the disgraceful way we as a society are still treating our youth.
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Presenting oneself in the raw, the utter abandonment of masks and paraphernalia, is to be open to the elements, other human criticism and witticisms and the looks of derision, yet ultimately it is arguably the most natural and compelling action to undertake. In art, music, poetry, the conquering of metaphorical mountains are always more appreciated when the artist allows the mask to be gently placed down beside them and the truth of their face and emotions to be revealed.
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The yellow brick road is long and hazardous; it is full of dreams and bounty, of falls, the odd failure and the extreme high of performance, the yellow brick road is journey that has been undertaken by one of the very finest and perhaps one of the most adored musicians of the last 50 years and yet the feeling of like him or loathe him still runs deeply throughout the veins of those who come across his music.