James McNair Archive
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May 21, 2013
Ray Manzarek of US rock band The Doors died on Monday at the age of 74 after battling bile duct cancer. Read Article Remembering Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and songwriter for The Doors
May 20, 2013
There's an elegance and quiet confidence about the album, its arrangements sophisticated, yet subtle.
Read Article The National: Trouble Will Find Me
May 13, 2013
An inspired, often avant garde-sounding record that rails against all that is predictable and insipid.
Read Article Album review: More Light
May 06, 2013
Stewart's voice remains a classy and unique instrument, and there are some indelible melodies in his new album.
Read Article Music review: Time
May 05, 2013
The English singer Alison Moyet's latest record, the minutes, is packed with sophisticated electronic pop, produced by Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Robyn, Madonna). Read Article The singer Alison Moyet on her new album, the minutes
Apr 29, 2013
Snoop's 12th studio album is a pleasing evocation of sunny roots and dancehall reggae with shades of propulsive electro.
Read Article Snoop Lion is having fun in the shadow of a legend
Apr 28, 2013
Seasick Steve talks to James McNair about being the archetypal late bloomer, and his latest album – which starts with the sound of a tractor revving up. Read Article Seasick Steve: no longer a hobo with a couple of hubcaps
Apr 27, 2013
In his new book, Leslie Woodhead contends that the Beatles were a uniquely seditious force in the Soviet Union, playing a vital cultural role in the Cold War, writes James McNair
Read Article Book review: The Beatles thawed the Cold War more efficiently than missiles or diplomacy, says Leslie Woodhead
Apr 16, 2013
We talk to Ricky Ross, whose latest album is a spare acoustic work set against a backdrop of global economic recession.
Read Article Ricky Ross is back with a new solo album
Apr 02, 2013
The musician's new album is at root a covers collection that allows Clapton to tip his straw beach hat to some of his favourite songs. Read Article Eric Clapton teams up with music legends on Old Sock
