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UK Musicsearch reviews - october 2007
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LADYTRON - DESTROY EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH
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"Still a superb sounding helping of majestic electro pop "
KOBAYASHI - THE BIPOLARITY EP
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"Opener BIPOLARITY mixes the post rock majesty of Sigur Ros with the whining emo strains of a band like Panic! At The Disco "
ANDY LEWIS & PAUL WELLER
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"Andy Lewis & Paul Weller deliver a sound that whilst resolutely over familiar and almost cliched, still manages to charm and delight in equal measure. "
DONNA LEWIS - SHOUT
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"SHOUT is a pleasant enough way to pass three minutes of your time. "
WOJTEK GODZISZ - THE MOON AND THE YEW TREE
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"Wojtek Godzisz is someone who continues to beguile and intrigue "
THE DUKE SPIRIT - THE EX VOTO EP
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"The Duke Spirit in great form. "
CARL KENNEDY VS M.Y.N.C PROJECT FEATURING ROACHFORD - RIDE THE STORM
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" RIDE THE STORM feels like just another slice of forgettable fluff designed to fill the latest mainstream dance compilation "
JOSEPH ARTHUR - ENOUGH TO GET AWAY
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" the latest in a long line of effecting and essential material from this truly special artist. "
RIVAL CONSOLES - THE DECADENT EP
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" THE DECADENT EP acts like a haunting soundtrack to late night comedowns or the companion piece to abstract art "
FREEMAKER - THE GATES
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"THE GATES suggests Freemaker as an outfit with the songs and attitude to go all the way. "
DAVID E. SUGAR CHELSEA GIRLS
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"Latest single CHELSEA GIRLS is a bleeptastic reinvention of all things new romantic, electro pop and retro; "
UNDERWORLD - WITH BELLS
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" this is the duo back on compelling and intoxicating form"

Múm - THEY MADE FROGS SMOKE TIL THEY EXPLODED FAT CAT
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" THEY MADE FROGS SMOKE 'TIL THEY EXPLODED is the sound of múm back to their usual sublime form, a menagarie of the strange, beautiful and ultimately surreal."
DYLAN DONKIN - FOOD FOR THOUGHTLESSNESS
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" FOOD FOR THOUGHTFULNESS introduces Dylan Donkin as an artist who deserves and demands to be heard "

UNDERWORLD - CROCODILE
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"A good solid comeback from Underworld " Read full review >>
GRACE SOLERO - NEW MOON
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" a glorious sonic collision between the Patti Smith, Jeff Buckley and the Throwing Muses; and a band its going to be impossible to ignore for very much longer." Read full review >>
MEWITHOUTYOU - BROTHER SISTER
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" mewithoutYou end up feeling a little forgettable, inconsistent and ultimately without identity to totally convince."
DROPKICK MURPHYS - THE MEANEST OF TIMES
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" attitude laden blast of Boston Irish punk rock energy from the band, this is about as powerful, fired up and brutally joyous as you could ever hope for or expect"

JOSEPH ARTHUR AND THE LONELY ASTRONAUTS - LET'S JUST BE
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"a case of Joseph Arthur And The Lonely Astronauts kicking back and having a laugh in the studio rather than committing to a cohesive and coherent record" Read full review >>
JOSEPH ARTHUR - NUCLEAR DAYDREAM
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"With NUCLEAR DAYDREAM, he continues to diversify and delight, a record that well and truly cements his position as a singer/songwriter of pure brilliance." Read full review >>
JILL CUNNIFF - CITY BEACH
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" Jill Cunniff is on superb form here with CITY BEACH, a record that brings some much needed sunshine to these upcoming cold winter months. "Read full review >>
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS - EULOGY FOR EVOLUTION
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"EULOGY FOR EVOLUTION is perhaps this years most hauntingly emotive sounding experience" Read full review >>
NEUROSONIC - DRAMA QUEEN
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" I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR FOOL, the heavy riffage soon gives way to radio friendly pop with a reggae edge, think Incubus by way of Bob Marley" Read full review >>
THOMAS DOLBY - THE SOLE INHABITANT
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"Thomas Dolby whilst recreating the songs with skill and precision, never really capturing any real excitement or energy" Read full review >>
MARSHA SWANSON - SENTIENT STARDUST
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" Marsha Swanson delivering catchy melodies in that folk tinged voice, echoes of Joni Mitchell and Beth Orton shining through." Read full review >>
VOXTROT - VOXTROT
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" Joyous indie rock that somehow makes life seem just that little bit better, Voxtrot are a band you really need in your life right now" Read full review >>
MARIE MILLER - FAST LANE
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" FAST LANE is a classy cut above that showcases a fresh new pop singer with definite star appeal. " Read full review >>
TED NUGENT - LOVE GRENADE
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"LOVE GRENADE represents another hard rocking album from Ted Nugent" Read full review >>
LITTLE DRAGON - LITTLE DRAGON
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" a collection of dull sounding jazz pop excursions that ultimately leave you feeling cold and unsatisfied. " Read full review >>
NATHAN FAKE - YOU ARE HERE
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" YOU ARE HERE is an impressively delicious package" Read full review >>
DYLAN DONKIN - MAKE A CHOICE
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" MAKE A CHOICE introduces Dylan Donkin as an artist who deserves and demands to be heard" Read full review >>
JOE LEAN & THE JING JANG JONG
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" MIRACLES FOR BEGINNERS can make for occasionally sublime and glorious listening from Nick Harper." Read full review >>
THE UNDERTONES - DIG YOURSELF DEEP
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". Its the slinky flipside FIGHT MY CORNER though that suggests a more interesting side to the comeback story"Read full review >>
THE APPLES IN STEREO - CAN YOU FEEL IT?
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" MIRACLES FOR BEGINNERS can make for occasionally sublime and glorious listening from Nick Harper." Read full review >>
THE CHANGES - TODAY IS TONIGHT
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" a band who along with The Hold Steady could well be on the verge of kickstarting a fresh US centric indie rock revival, TODAY IS TONIGHT is a thrilling start. " Read full review >>
THE WOMBATS - LET'S DANCE TO JOY DIVISION
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"Another winning shot of indie pop goodness from The Wombats, LET'S DANCE TO JOY DIVISION finds the Liverpool three piece on blistering form. " Read full review >>
SARA BERG - WHEN I WAS A YOUNG CHILD
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" Sara Berg delivering bland Emo pop that fails to fire the imagination."Read full review >>
MEWITHOUTYOU - NICE AND BLUE (PT. TWO)
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"NICE AND BLUE (PT. TWO) is a storming slice of awkward indie rock that hits all the right highs with glorious precision and aplomb " Read full review >>
NICK HARPER - MIRACLES FOR BEGINNERS
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"MIRACLES FOR BEGINNERS can make for occasionally sublime and glorious listening from Nick Harper."Read full review >>
THE BLACK GHOSTS - SOME WAY THROUGH THIS
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"SOME WAY THROUGH THIS is not so much a bad song, as one that just fails to ignite the imagination"Read full review >>
VOXTROT - FIRECRACKER
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" FIRECRACKER is yet another impressive explosion of melody and noise from this Austin, Texas five piece."Read full review >>
LITTLE DRAGON - TWICE / TEST
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"TWICE is an intoxicating and sublime slice of dark pop" Read full review >>
HIFLYER - CHASING RAINBOWS
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"HiFlyer unfortunately continue to struggle to convince with CHASING RAINBOWS." Read full review >>
THE STEERS - REWIND, REPEAT
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"As energetic, euphoric indie pop goes, The Steers are doing something very, very right here." Read full review >>
THE DONNAS - BITCHIN'
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" The Donnas a whirling dervish of pounding powerchords and ultra melodic choruses."Read full review >>
SOHODOLLS - RIBBED MUSIC FOR THE NUMB GENERATION
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" an overall impression of 'that'll do' rather than 'let's blow your mind " Read full review >>
DOT ALLISON - EXALTATION OF LARKS
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"Dot Allison emerging here as someone truly deserving of your utmost attention and respect.."Read full review >>
TOM MIDDLETON - CRAZY COVERS VOLUME 2
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" this is a collection that ultimately just raises the question; WHY?" Read full review >>
ANI DIFRANCO - CANON
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" the perfect place to start for anyone waiting to discover this underatted singer/songwriters work so far."Read full review >>
SHY CHILD - SUMMER
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" the MURDER CAPITAL remix is the pick of the bunch " Read full review >>