Reviews

A true performer, Pink was clearly adored by the faithful – and didn’t disappoint.

The first Editors album since the departure of lead guitarist Chris Urbanowicz is, with all due respect, none the worse for his leaving.

It’s an album you can’t place or date; it’s universal, floating through space a cut above the rest.

Once you push past the onslaught of fairly generic rock that presents itself for quite a dominant duration of the album, Sleep Parade prove that they’re able to switch things up a little and write music with a bit of heart.

Paracosm will fuel very different sorts of parties than Within And Without, but it’s still very much designed to be enjoyed with other humans around. Highly recommended.

Though some might dismiss The Bling Ring as shallow entertainment or glamorisation of petty crime, it’s an interesting comment — if a little sententious at times — on our obsession with celebrity culture (and blatant disregard for their privacy).

From the pounding beats of Something Is Not Right With Me, to the cuddle inducing piano of Tuxedo, the energy of the music was capturing, if not a little sexy.

Newman’s harmonies with Gus Unger-Hamilton were a highlight, with their timing almost robotic. Without physically moving much, Newman gave it his all.

After burrowing underground for a while, Newsted’s on a mission to reclaim as many fans as possible. This is a fair starting point.

Also an accomplished actor and performer, it’s taken a while for Doillon to get out this English debut – let’s hope there’s more to come.