10 Favourite Bass Players
With its dual functions of rhythm and melody, the electric bass guitar is a staple in most genres of popular music. Its role varies between different acts – sometimes the bass is buried deep in the mix, the glue holding…
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Graham Fyfe has been writing this website since his late teens. Now in his forties, he's been obsessively listening to albums for years. He works as a web editor and plays the piano.
U2: Five Best Albums
U2 started the 1980s as a post-punk band influenced by Joy Division and Television. As the decade progressed they beefed up their sound, working with notable producers like Steve Lillywhite and Brian Eno, and became one of the highest selling…
Nuggets II: How To Find A Lover by The Mockingbirds
Two future members of 10CC languished in 1960s’ obscurity with The Mockingbirds. Credits 3 HOW TO FIND A LOVER – The Mockingbirds(Peter Cowap) PERSONNEL/GRAHAM GOULDMAN: vocals, guitar * STEVE JACOBSON: guitar * BERNARD BASSO: bass * KEVIN GODLEY: drums, vocalsProduced…
Ariana Grande Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Ariana Grande pivoted to a music career after four seasons on Nickelodeon teen comedy Victorious. She released her debut, Yours Truly, in 2013 at the age of 20. It showcased a beautiful voice with a four-octave range, warm tones, and…
Music Quiz: Rock Song Sorting VIII
Welcome back to another week of quizzing. Can you link ten rock songs to the correct artists? It sounds easy, but I had to guess a few. I scored 9 Can you score a perfect 10? Congratulations to NostalgicItalian,…
The Definitive Charli XCX Album Ranking
British pop maverick has enjoyed her most successful album release cycle yet with her eighth album Brat. It’s sold well in the UK and US and enjoyed critical acclaim. It’s even become part of the US political landscape – democratic…
10 Enjoyable Songs That Aren’t In English
I recently participated in a song draft facilitated by Hans of SliceTheLife. Along with 12 other music bloggers, I selected 10 songs. I set myself some restrictions for my draft – after all, this site is already full of lists…
New Music Reviews: Nirosta Steel and Ariana Grande
Eccentric New York art-rock and slick adult R&B. I’d be impressed if any reader enjoys both of these new releases. Nirosta Steel My Skyscraper 2026, 9/10My favourite album of 2026 so far is a compilation of recordings from 1984 to…
I Don’t Wanna Dance by Eddy Grant
Guyana’s Eddy Grant was nearly 35 when he hit the big time with 1982’s Killer on the Rampage. Eddy Grant Eddy Grant was born in British Guiana (now Guyana), the son of a trumpeter. An avid fan of Chuck Berry,…
Music Quiz: B Names for Singers
You probably know the drill by now – can you guess the first names of singers? I scored 92/109 (you can score multiple points at once, so it doesn’t take too long). Can you beat my score? Congratulations to…
