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I WANNA GO BACK TO DETROIT CITY – ANDRE WILLIAMS (June 3 2016)

Andre Williams – I Wanna Go Back To Detroit City

The new album from the legendary Andre Williams, famous for songs like "Bacon Fat" and "Jailbait", is an instant classic. The record opens with the title track, "I Wanna Go Back To Detroit City", which uses layers of vocals to create the perfect doo-wop sound. Throughout the album, Andre's lyrics tell deeply personal yet often universally relatable stories, set on top of a series of powerful and enchanting grooves. A particular highlight on the album is "Hall Of Fame", a song addressed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame telling them just what they can do, while smoothly running through some of Andre's achievements. With yet another great recording to add to his already impressive discography, Williams more than proves that even if he's never invited to the Hall of Fame, he's definitely still a winner.
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THE WESTERNER – JOHN DOE (April 29 2016)

John Doe – The Westerner

The new album from John Doe, the co-founder of LA punk band X, is labelled a 'psychedelic, soul record from the Arizona desert'. Highlights include upbeat tracks such as the single "Go Baby Go", which features vocals from the wonderful Debbie Harry, and "Drink Of Water". The album also carries a touching dedication to Doe's friend, author and Native American rights advocate, Michael Blake, which is worth a read.

THIS IS THE SONICS – THE SONICS (March 27 2015)

The Sonics – This Is The Sonics

This Is The Sonics is the new album by garage rock legends The Sonics, who have picked up right where they left off 50 years ago. Their first two albums, Here Are The Sonics (1965) and Boom (1966) are among some of the greatest albums of the 60s and their music has influenced a string of bands from The Cramps to The White Stripes. The new record sees The Sonics cover classics such as "You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover" (Bo Diddley, 1962) and "Leaving Here" (Eddie Holland, 1963), bringing the songs right up to date and turning them into current garage rock hits while retaining the brilliant rock and roll vibe of the 60s. Of the new material, "Bad Betty" and "Sugaree" are the stand-out tracks on a powerful, energizing, feel-good record. This Is The Sonics is one of the best new releases in a long time, of any genre, and it's certainly refreshing to hear a new album of real rock and roll songs.

GHOSTS OF DOWNLOAD – BLONDIE (May 12 2014)

Blondie – Ghosts Of Download

Blondie's new studio album, entitled Ghosts Of Download, is truly wonderful. The title itself, along with artwork by J. H. Williams III, evokes a 'spirits in the circuits' kind of image in an increasingly digital world, so it seems appropriate that much of the album was done on computer. Combined with Greatest Hits Deluxe Redux, the new material forms the Blondie 4(0)-Ever package in celebration of the band's 40th anniversary, which looks particularly beautiful on colored vinyl.

One of the strongest tracks on the album is "Rave". Reminiscent of classic Blondie tracks such as "Heart Of Glass", "Rave" could easily have been a hit had it been released as a single. The song showcases Debbie Harry's outstanding vocal and features Miss Guy of the Toilet Boys. "Winter" is another highlight on this eclectic album, and would also have made a great single. Ghosts Of Download displays the best of contemporary music from Blondie, with collaborations from a variety of artists including Beth Ditto, Systema Solar and Los Rakas, proving once again that Blondie are a band who span genres and generations.