James McNair Archive
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Oct 09, 2012
Beth Orton has previously collaborated with William Orbit and The Chemical Brothers, but her latest owes much to her first love – pastoral folk. Read Article Sugaring Season - Beth Orton's first new album in six years
Sep 25, 2012
The band's first releasein 13 years is all thriller, no filler. Read Article Ben Folds Five: The Sounds of the Life of the Mind
Sep 22, 2012
This unauthorised biography of the hard-rocking, tough-living supergroup pulls no punches. Read Article Led Zeppelin: the sweet sound of excess
Sep 18, 2012
It may be awkward in places, but Pink's infectious brand of pop still has some legs. Read Article Pink's The Truth About Love
Sep 17, 2012
The singer/songwriter is back with a new album, Charmer. She tells us about her influences and inspiration. Read Article Aimee Mann: something to believe in
Aug 28, 2012
Despite suggesting she has been sent to Earth to fulfill some great purpose, Alanis Morissette's lastet album is more fluffy robe than Riot Grrrl. Read Article Album Review: Alanis Morissette's Hovoc and Bright Lights
Aug 21, 2012
This album is a bona-fide return to form for The Darkness, with tightly arranged songs rebooting the ebullient riffage and sastrato-like histrionics that are the band's forte. Read Article Album Review: The Darkness return to form with Hot Cakes
Aug 16, 2012
We have a colourful conversation with the effervescent singer and actress, covering everything from captive doves to eating cake with Prince. Read Article Blinded by the brightness of Paloma Faith
Aug 13, 2012
The legendary musician Larry Graham speaks about his band's latest album, meeting Muhammad Ali and the longevity of influential music. Read Article Sly & the Family Stone bassist still making music to dance to
Jul 31, 2012
Joss Stone is back on form now, after a rough period blighted by cons, contracts and hair colour, writes James McNair. Read Article Joss Stone's sequel to Soul Sessions equals it in every way
