Vandross creates his own universe with his loved one at its very centre.
An album that not only lived up to its hype, but rose squarely above it.
A snapshot of the R&B/hip hop interface in the mid 90s.
Light, airy and exceptionally special.
Scott-Heron at his most compelling.
Making everything that had gone before in the world of hip-hop sound rather passé.
Sweetness played large.
One of the most eagerly anticipated records of the 1970s
Something of a minor masterpiece
Truly was Celtic soul; slippery, gritty, as dirty as you like
What a great record, full of fire, fury and speed
For overall consistency, At Peace With Woman is the Jones Girls at their finest
Refreshing, funky and free.
30 years of blazingly discrete music.
It contains an embarrassment of riches.
It's one of the best things you'll hear all year.
A remarkable tribute to her ability.
The material here demonstrates quite how vital an artist Wood is.
To call him country would be akin to labelling the Beatles simply 'Merseybeat'
A remarkably assured and pleasingly varied album
Peter Hammill’s rejuvenation continues with this, his 30th solo release.
A celebration of one of the finest and most underrated soulful voices of his generation.
An essential single disc encapsulating the essence of the man.
An optimistic selection of mid-paced grooves that showcase the zest of Mills’ voice.
To hear them again is akin to very good friends returning from afar.
A full-fat slice of hook-rich electro-pop.
The grit and rawness of Stax, shining through.
Allows you to truly share the live experience of an artist at their pinnacle.
Joan Baez manages to sound as fresh as the newer artists' material she covers.
Listen to this and understand why Procol Harum was so feted.
Still sounds as fresh today as it did in the mid 70s.
It will be this record he is remembered for.
For those with a rapturous, open musical mind, this is a marvellous work
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With one eye over his shoulder, these players are making him blow hard and hot.
It’s another work of the highest standard.
One of the most joyous soul-rock hybrids ever released.
Marked their transition from the very 80s jazz funk to the very 90s acid jazz.
Waylon Forever is as soulful and emotional as the best of his later work.
Back To Now is one of the best soul albums you'll hear all year, possibly this decade?
The Dude was the right album at the right time.
Full of good tunes, witty lyrics and steaming great grooves.
Another exemplary addition to Banshees' reissue series.
It demonstrates the regard in which they continue to hold their audience.
A confident musical statement of what it means to be African-American
Naughty is Chaka Khan's greatest album.
It is everything indie should be in our twittered-up Spotified age.
A delightful time-capsule, perfect for sunny Sunday mornings.
Staggering in like three lost souls sheltering from the raging storm.
Dismissed by the cognoscenti but adored by the masses.
One of the first highlights of 2009.
