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A quarterly feature highlighting album releases rated highly by the GRTR! review team and worthy of your investigation. We try and pick out a cross-section of albums that reflect the range of genres reviewed at the website. The star rating will be at least ****
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Black & Gold
‘Black & Gold’ is Joanne Shaw Taylor’s 10th album and it’s a defining roots rock release, as she confidently moves on from the rock/blues hamster wheel to embrace more Nashville friendly elements. ****
Review by Pete Feenstra
H.E.A.T. Welcome To The Future
They have toughened their sound over the years but this version of H.E.A.T is lean and mean, yet also still very melodic, not least as they have mastered the art of intros that invariably grab your attention. It is at least on a par with ‘Force Majeure’ with the songs having a tad more depth and for my money one of their very best releases in an already strong catalogue. **** ½
Review by Andy Nathan
In ‘The Healing’ we have a bone fide candidate for album of the year. It sounds absolutely incredible, with a production and mix that are nigh on perfect. It may have been ten years in the making but, McGregor and her partners have delivered something truly special. ****½
Review by Neil Pudney
FolkLaw have the wide folk rock appeal of Ferocious Dog, The Levellers and Show of Hands and doubtless wow the crowds at festivals. ‘Catch The Sun’ is a gem of an album and one that gets better and better with each play. ****
Review by Jason Ritchie
Unlike the recordings of other bands who are still around now, there’s nothing esoteric about Harems Scarem’s new music, it’s just a pleasurable celebration of all that’s great about melodic rock, coupled to a relentless drive to make it work. ****
Review by Brian McGowan
There is a charming, homespun and all-inclusive vibe that Solstice purvey and Clann can only widen their growing family of supporters. Utterly engrossing. *****
Review by David Randall
Albums of the Month (January-March 2025)
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