Browsing through the choice albums for this week and these caught my eye...
Battles 'Mirrored' (WARPCDD156)
"A sunburst of ideas and styles...not just an album that can be appreciated by fans of the avant-garde, pop and rock alike but a genuine fuck you to the people claiming modern music has nowhere left to go. Essential. " Playlouder
Not Half 'Radioactive Monster Cats From Planet XLG-5' (SLR3201)
Lichens 'Omns' (KRANK106)
The second long player from Lichens, like his first, the largely improvised The Psychic Nature of Being, is an ascent to a higher plane. Rob Lowe's sound recordings are of a distinctly personal nature, works turned inward as much as they are projected outward.
The Cinematic Orchestra 'Ma Fleur' (ZENDL122)
Latest opus from J Swinscoe's Cinematic Orchestra outfit, their most vocal-led work to date featuring stellar guests Lou Rhodes (Lamb) and Fontella Bass.
Just firing up ITunes now to give them all a listen. I'll give some feedback on the albums later.
Benny
