Artist: Four Tet

Redefining the club genre?, 2010-03-02
This record is more club-oriented than its predecessors; it namechecks Shoreditch sweatbox Plastic People. Coincidently, moments of the record remind me of former Shoreditch artist Towers of Asia and the influence of Burial is clearly evident.

Artist: Massive Attack

It's been seven years since we heard anything from Bristol trip-hop afficionados Massive Attack. Their last outing was (for many) the underwhelming 100th Window, an album created mainly by Robert del Naja (aka 3D), as his partner-in-rhyme Daddy G was on hiatus being, well, a daddy. From the potent, claustrophobic opening track "Pray For Rain"--all tribal drums, bleak atmospheres and the contrastive rich vocals of TV On The Radio's Tumbe Adebimpe--it's clear that Heligoland is a bid for former glories. As the record unfurls through the angular, choppy post-punk of "Babel" (with Martina Topley-Bird), the lurching "Splitting The Atom" (featuring the familiar falsetto of regular Massive Attack vocalist Horace Andy) and the pounding, bass-heavy "Girl I Love You", the feeling grows that this is their strongest work since 1998’s Mezzanine. Unlike that album, the band make regular diversions here into dissonance, especially on "Flat Of The Blade", a wonky parade of bleeps and glitches matched to vocals from Elbow's Guy Garvey. But there are lighter moments too, such as the relatively weightless "Psyche" (again with Topley-Bird), the sparse "Paradise Circus" (featurin...
Amazing comeback, 2010-03-05
I am a long - time Massive Attack fan and have been eagerly awaiting their next release. Well, this is AMAZING!

They have managed to come up with totally original music but still sound firmly like massive attack. The album flows well form one track to another really well but the tracks can also stand alone.

There are the usual collaborations with Horace Andy and Martina Topley Bird but Also with Damon Albarn and Guy Garvey.

The standout tracks for me are Girl I Love You, which features some excellent brass orchestration and Horace Andy's unique voice, Paradice Circus which is truly haunting (featuring Topley Bird) and Atlas Air which has a constantly evolving keyboard riff over its 7 minute length.

Overall and album which will appeal to Massive Attack fans and virgins alike.

Artist: Various

BOOM BOOM SHAKE THE ROOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, 2010-03-04
The Cut up Boys do the business again. It's another epic mash up with some awesome tunes. They never fail to hit the spot, a must buy without a doubt.

Artist: Various Artists

The Golden Age of House, 2010-01-30
All the best songs from the golden age of house music. Some good memories here, where every tune tells a story to anyone who clubbed through the Funky House scene.

Artist: Groove Armada

Best CD of the year¬, 2010-03-10
What is everyone giving out about? Ok, so Groove Armada have changed their musical direction - but isn't it an amazing musical direction? Every single track on this cd is amazing! Favourites are Paper Romance, Not Forgotten, and Shameless! I've been listening to this non stop since I got it...well done Mister Groove, Mister Armada...

Artist: Various Artists

Awesome!!!, 2010-02-11
LOVE LOVE LOVE this album!! A whole bunch of classics which take me back to my mis-spent youth of raves... If you were there at the start of the rave generation in the late 80's/ early 90's you will LOVE this album!! No idea why the negative reviews, if you love your dance music you'll love this album!

Artist: Various  Artist

Good value buy, 2010-02-16
I hate it when my MP3 player is on random and a really slow song kicks in when I'm mid-run. I'm also lazy about sorting out my own play lists so this is perfect! Great for running, other exercise and general listening.

Artist: Fuck Buttons

Tarot Sport, 2010-03-02
"Street Horrrsing" was a great record, but Tarot Sport is a cut above. Perhaps surprisingly, it's also a welcoming album--alongside such gems as Towers of Asia's "Something Something", this is definitely a high point of 2009.

Artist: Various Artists

Blast from the past, 2010-03-07
I bought this for my other half, who is a fan of the 80's and she absolutely loves it. She said it contained all the songs she remembered and a few she had forgotten, it is now a permanent fixture in the CD player in the car.

Artist: Various Artists

Radio 1's Live Lounge - Volume 4, 2010-02-16
This CD has a great mix of covers. I do prefer the first CD but there are a number of good songs on the second disc including The Script and Kelly Clarkson. If you are a Beyonce fan you are spoilt for choice but that doesn't mean that you'll like them all!