Hot Chip
Why Make Sense?
‘Why Make Sense’, Hot Chip’s sixth studio album brings you a healthy serving of what Hot Chip does best: Hot Chip. This album seemingly aims to bring some of the bands live flavour to the record, which has culminated as a balance of electronic and analogue instrumentation throughout the album, particularly on the titular ‘Why Make Sense’, which strikes that balance perfectly with raw, post-punk inspired drums and sharp melodic digital tones. A natural progression for the band that is sure to sate the appetites of fans
Leigh Hill
Various Artists
French Disco – Boogie Sounds 1975 – 1984
Disco’s been having a huge resurgance in popularity and taste selectors have been rediscovering disco gems from outside the mainstream. This collection is compiled by DJ Charles Maurice and he has excellent taste. There’s something very sexy about disco songs sung in French. Dive back into the disco era with this sophisticated collection. Look out for the Brazillian Disco compilation also on the ‘Favourite’ label.
Graeme Watson
Various Artists
Disco Italia: Essential Italo Disco Classics 1977 – 1985
If French disco’s not your style check out some Italian produce on this compilation on the ‘Strut’ label. Revanche will get you on the dancefloor with ‘1979 It’s Dancing Time’, Valentine provides the sumptuous instrumental “Tina Are Your Ready?’ and D.D. Sound’s ‘Burning Love’ is a great track. This compilation was first released back in ’08 but the version on itunes and the CD version are radically different. Get the best of both worlds, buy the CD and download the other tracks. –Graeme Watson
Daniel Johns
Talk
Daniel Johns’ ‘Talk’ marks the first music from the Silverchair front man in 8 years, and it shows. ‘Talk’ is very much an R&B album, sprinkled with upbeat poppy treats throughout – a massive divergence from his usual guitar-heavy rock. ‘Cool On Fire’, John’s latest single is a collaboration with Lorde producer in which Johns’ soft, vocals float effortlessly over the bouncy contemporary pop beat. ‘Talk’ is an all new sound for Johns’, which has been executed with the deft touch of a professional. Unexpectedly upbeat!
Leigh Hill
Jane Weaver
The Silver Globe and The Amber Light
Former member of Misty Dixon, Jane Weaver has released her sixth solo record. Some copies come with a bonus mini album ‘The Amber Light’ which makes this a value for money purchase. This album is filled with Weaver’s signature blend of folk and woozy psychedlic beats. A few of the tracks are produced by the wonderful David Holmes, while a couple of others were guided by Andy Votel. Badly Drawn Boy guests on ‘Don’t Take My Soul’. This a great album for lazy days and cold afternoons.
Graeme Watson
