Classic Albums — Classic Albums

Sleepwalker | Classic Album

Classic Albums The Kinks

Sleepwalker | Classic Album

Harry Steilus looks at 'Sleepwalker' one of The Kinks' late period gems. Moving away from the concept format back to finely written pop ballads, Ray, Dave & the boys made what is arguably their best album since 1971's Muswell Hillbillies.

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Adventures in Utopia | Classic Album

Classic Albums Todd Rundgren

Adventures in Utopia | Classic Album

Harry Steilus opens the Todd Rundgren vault and dusts off the Adventures in Utopia album. Todd the endlessly fascinating rock wizard is back again with the re-formed Utopia.

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The Old Magic | Classic Album

Classic Albums Nick Lowe

The Old Magic | Classic Album

This month Harry Steilus settles back in the comfy chair and takes a look at that perennial favourite Nick Lowe and his album 'The Old Magic'. Well into his solo career, the 'Jesus of Cool' has certainly mellowed but lost none of his razor sharp wit and great song craft.

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Broken English | Classic Album

Classic Albums Marianne Faithfull

Broken English | Classic Album

Harry Steilus takes a look at Marianne Faithfull's 1979 milestone album 'Broken English' which, coming at a low-point in her personal life, was a powerful work and a turning point in Faithfull's career.

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Rockin’ Bones | Classic Album

Classic Albums

Rockin’ Bones | Classic Album

Our inimitable album reviewer Harry Steilus files his first review for Artrockstore. Harry has gone back to the '50s to re-discover some kick-arse rock'n'roll on the 4CD set Rockin' Bones - 1950s Punk and Rockabilly. Artrockstore iconic-album-review

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