Hymns populate posthumous Jones album
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 16:47
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
George Jones, "Amazing Grace" (Bandit/Welk) The first release of George Jones music following his death in April features the legendary singer on a collection of traditional...
Arctic Monkeys endure American love affair
Monday, 23 September 2013, 16:45
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Arctic Monkeys, "AM" (Domino) A woozy, psychedelic collection cooked up in the Californian desert, Arctic Monkeys' latest album, "AM," is the sound of Sheffield via...
The 1975 mix it up on debut album
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 16:27
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The 1975, "The 1975" (Dirty Hit/Polydor) The 1975's self-titled debut is a mixed bag. Jumping from guitar-heavy indie hits to disco funk dance-floor tracks, the boys from...
Slight songs mar Neko Case's latest
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 16:26
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Neko Case, "The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You" (Anti-) Neko Case has a neat name, a terrific Twitter account and a brazen, brassy...
Nine Inch Nails emerges from darkness
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 16:24
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Nine Inch Nails, "Hesitation Marks" (Columbia) Sun-kissed harmonies, funk-flecked guitar lines and — whisper it — a saxophone workout all make an appearance on...
Ariana Grande's debut 1 of the year's best
Monday, 9 September 2013, 16:22
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Ariana Grande, "Yours Truly" (Republic Records) While Miley Cyrus is being a wild child to demonstrate she is growing up, Ariana Grande is letting her music do all the...
Goodie Mob reunites with CeeLo-led album
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 14:44
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Goodie Mob, "Age Against the Machine" (Alliance Entertainment) Goodie Mob reunited for their new album, "Age Against the Machine," but the foursome's offering seems...
Franz Ferdinand make loud comeback
Friday, 6 September 2013, 14:43
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Franz Ferdinand, "Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action," (Domino) It's been four years since Franz Ferdinand's last album "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand," and...