Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk Pennyblackmusic online magazine: new album and single reviews en-us Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7153 Evocative and unforgettable debut album from Nova Scotia musician and songwriter Laura Merrimen, which captures the emptiness of unfulfilled romance Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7140 Well-crafted cinematic pop on third solo album from prog-influenced Norwegian musician, Sivert Hoyem Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7150 Excellent third album of John Lennon-influenced rock on third album from Robyn Hitchcock and The Venus 3, which conists of three of the members of R.E.M. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7148 Mournful fifth album from English-based singer-songwriter Tom McRae, whose fragile voice is reminiscent of Nick Drake and Alex Chilton Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7145 Superb collection of remixes from shoegaze-influenced German musician and producer, Ulrich Schnauss, which includes tracks from Howling Bells, Asobi Seksu, Rachel Goswell, Mark Gardner and Mojave 3 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7142 Atmospheric and dark-sounding debut album from Terri Tarantula, the new solo project of Terri Moellers, the drummer with the Walkabouts and ex-front woman with the Transmissionary Six Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7144 Excellent largely instrumental collection of rarities from former original Gensis guitarist, Anthony Phillips Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7152 Expansive fourteen song compilation of post-punk, which concentrates on the years between 1979 and 1981 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7139 Vinyl only and unofficial collection of both impressive and disappointing unreleased late 80s and early 90s tracks from Morrissey Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7141 Abrasive and uncompromising debut album from Portland, Oregon-based post rockers Les Flaneurs, which offers a lot to fans of left field rock Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7101 Intriguing and thought-provoking fifth album of freeform jazz from avant-garde act the Chicago Underground Duo Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7136 Excellent eighth album of often surprisingly upbeat rock from notoriously melancholic Nottingham-based group, Tindersticks Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7138 Flawed, but intriguing double CD of electronica from eccentric Danish musician Band Ane Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7143 Polished, but bland and lacklustre second album from British-based singer-songwriter and musician, Gregory Darling Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7149 Sparse, but compelling electronica on latest album from Danish experimental musician, Bjorn Svin Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7147 Excellent vinyl only single from Manchester-based group the Heartbreaks, who are the perfect mixture of the Smiths and a host of C86 bands Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7146 Heartfelt new vinyl and download only EP from former Jack front man Anthony Reynolds, upon which he has collaborated with Spanish band La Muneca de Sal Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7137 Fabulous dubstep on new twelve inch vinyl only single from the now septuagenerian Lee Perry, which find him collaborating with Dennis Bovell and Leicester-based newcomer Mike Hadland Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7098 Solid vinyl only breakbeat debut single from Si Biddle, one half of the Wannabe DJs Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7151 1980's-influenced electro pop on debut twelve inch vinyl only release from hotly tipped Manchester duo, Hurts Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7106 Wistful anthems to lost love on second album from Swedish indie pop act, the Electric Pop Group Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7111 Accomplished third album from London band the Archie Bronson Outfit which finds them moving away from their garage rock roots and in a more experimental direction Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7116 Lushly melancholic, but beautiful-sounding debut album from Portland, Oregon-based avant-garde band, Musee Mecanique Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7107 Unpredictable and haunting fourth album from Manchester-based alt. rockers, Last Harbour Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7113 Superb shoegaze on atmospheric second album from Serena Maneesh, the project of Norwegian musician Emil Nikolaisen Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7118 Stripped down and surprisingly accessible first album under his own name from formerfrotnman with abrasive Nottingham-based drone rockers, Six by Sven Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7133 Fine compilation from the influential Pavement, which provides a wonderful taster for the reformed group's forthcoming ATP and summer shows Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7125 First rate career-spanning compilation from challenging, but forceful Toronto-based hardcore band, Fucked Up Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7134 Fantastic debut album from Smiths-influenced Copenhagen-based trio, Nortthern Portrait Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7115 Instinctive and experimental eighth album from Kathryn Williams, which finds moving further away from her traditional folk roots Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7122 Versatile indie pop on compilation album from Matinee Records, which has tracks amongst others from Tender Trap, the Lucksmiths and Strawberry Whiplash Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:58:55 GMT http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7127 Beautifully crafted and compelling third album from Danish indie pop rock outfit, Efterklang