Latest Classic Pop & Rock Reviews 

People, Hell and AngelsJimi Hendrix
A tantalising glimpse of how Hendrix's genius might have progressed.reviewed by Patrick Humphries

Off the RecordKarl Bartos
A mixed manifestation of electronic pop from the former Kraftwerk-er.reviewed by Martin Longley

EvidenceJohn Foxx and the Maths
Foxx’s third Maths-assisted set is probably his best post-Ultravox LP.reviewed by John Doran

The Next DayDavid Bowie
A triumphant, almost defiant, return – innovative, dark, bold and creative.reviewed by Jude Clarke

Saint JulianJulian Cope
Cope’s solo standout, and a record he’d naturally never repeat.reviewed by Ian Wade

Fire It UpJoe Cocker
Cocker’s an oddly innocuous voice on an album too smooth to really impress.reviewed by Sid Smith

Rumours – 35th Anniversary EditionFleetwood Mac
A justified addition to the many Rumours already making the rounds.reviewed by Mike Diver

Broken English – Deluxe Edition Marianne Faithfull
An absolute tour de force of an album from an artist with nothing left to lose.reviewed by Ian Wade

Natural OrderTalk Talk
If magic in music exists, it is here, and never-ending.reviewed by Jude Rogers

Lady From ShanghaiPere Ubu
First new album for three years from Cleveland’s famously experimental sons.reviewed by Martin Longley

Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era: 1965-68Various Artists
An indispensable illustration of the wild and vivid evolution of 1960s psychedelia.reviewed by David Sheppard

Level 42Level 42
A debut both understated and triumphant the same time.reviewed by Daryl Easlea

Merry Christmas, BabyRod Stewart
Rod’s first festive collection finds the crooner on fine fireside form.reviewed by Mike Diver

The SeedsThe Seeds
A worthwhile experience no matter how familiar you are with its many pleasures.reviewed by Alex Deller

The Slider: 40th Anniversary Box SetT. Rex
Bolan’s brilliance came through clearly on T. Rex’s seventh LP.reviewed by David Quantick

The Very Best of Neil Diamond: The Original Studio RecordingsNeil Diamond
Offers more than a whistle-stop tour of the hits.reviewed by Daniel Ross

Bish BoschScott Walker
Uncompromising, truly unique music from the experimental veteran.reviewed by Ian Wade

ABBA: Deluxe EditionABBA
An interesting, experimental juncture in the quartet's career.reviewed by Jude Rogers

Into the FutureBad Brains
The hardcore trailblazers may have another classic LP in them, but this isn’t it.reviewed by Jimmy Martin

The Gift: Deluxe EditionThe Jam
A sad album finale for a remarkable band.reviewed by Sean Egan