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Madonna
Hard Candy
(Warner)
08 May 2008
Hard Candy sounds bloody expensive, but has precious little to declare except an infatuation with its own reflection in a nightclub mirror.
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Various artists
Carling Supports: the Oh Yeah Sessions 08
(Oh Yeah)
07 May 2008
The Northern Rock scene is showcased to superb effect in this Gary Lightbody-approved compilation.
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The Black Crowes
Warpaint
(Silver Arrow)
07 May 2008
Never in 24 years have The Black Crowes either changed their tune or sounded contrived, and they’re getting better all the time in their dependably unfashionable way.
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The B52s
Funplex
(Astralwerks)
06 May 2008
On the new B52s album, the group famous for ‘Love Shack’ party like it’s 1992.
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Republic Of Loose
Vol IV: Johnny Pyro And The Dance Of The Devil
(Loaded Dice)
02 May 2008
Mick Pyro and co. showcase some new stylistic influences on impressive third album
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dEUS
Vantage Point
(V2)
02 May 2008
Proggy Belgian band go commercial. Sort of.
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Martina Topley Bird
The Blue God
(Independiente)
01 May 2008
Overdue second album from the Trip-Hop chanteuse delivers the goods
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The Aftermath
Friendlier Up Here
(Live Transmission)
01 May 2008
Mixed debut from promising Anglo-Irish quartet, The Aftermath
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Tara Blaise
Great Escape
30 Apr 2008
Wicklow Chanteuse back for a second bite at the fame cherry
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Gemma Hayes
The Hollow Of The Morning
(ATC)
30 Apr 2008
Tipperary Songbird blossoms on long-awaited comeback – eventually
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