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Elly Roberts reviewsKatie MeluaCall Off The Search (Special Bonus Edition DVD)Distributed byDramatico (Entertainment Ltd) Released: October 2004 Cat. No: DRAMDVD0001 Running time: 73 mins Extras: The making of Call Off The Search / The Closest …
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Elly Roberts passed away in 2011, but he was a man who was so passionate about all types of music and loved meeting his musical heroes, such as Mick Hucknall at a book signing at the Trafford Centre, Manchester in 2007.
A former teacher and also a music journalist, DJ and radio presenter on local community station Calon FM, plus appearances on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 2, Elly started doing reviews for DVDfever.co.uk in 2004 and he did the majority of the CD and concerts reviews on the website.
I know also that he loved getting away for the summer to Spain and I hope that wherever he is now he is enjoying the hot sunshine and, as one of his friends has said on his Facebook page, that he is interviewing his musical heroes.
Tom McRae: All Maps Welcome
Elly Roberts reviewsTom McRae: All Maps WelcomeDistributed bySony/BMG Released: May 2005 Rating: 10/10 Cat.no.: 82876689502 Sometimes, it makes me wonder what it takes to get noticed in this business.Get an image make-over or sell-out? Many …
Continue readingMichael McDonald: Soul Speak
Elly Roberts reviewsMichael McDonald: Soul SpeakDistributed byUniversal March 2008 Rating: 4/10 Vote and comment on this album: Soulful master struggles with a bad idea. In my books, Michael McDonald cant do any wrong, as a …
Continue readingMichael McDermott: Noise From Words
Elly Roberts reviewsMichael McDermott: Noise From WordsDistributed byOne Little Indian Released: March 2008 Rating: 8/10 Vote and comment on this album: Chicago man doesnt look backing anger. Just disappointment. Noise From Words is Michael McDermotts …
Continue readingRob McCulloch: Thoughts Alone
Elly Roberts reviewsRob McCulloch: Thoughts AloneDistributed byNemesis Released: November 2005 Rating: 6/10 Even though Rob McCulloch hails from Bolton,clearly the Manchester music scene has influenced his repertoire. He alsolikes Paul Weller, Tim Burgess and The …
Continue readingThe Mavericks: The Mavericks Collection
Elly Roberts reviewsThe Mavericks: The Mavericks CollectionDistributed bySpectrum Music Cat.no: 9833226 Released: January 2006 Rating: 10/10 Feast yourself on this outstanding bumper two disc set with 41 tracks fromAmerica’s best loved concert band, The Mavericks. …
Continue readingMax Richter: Memoryhouse
DVDfever.co.uk – Max Richter: Memoryhouse CD reviewElly Roberts reviewsMax Richter: MemoryhouseDistributed byFat Cat Records Released: Out now Rating: 10/10++ 2002 re-issue of Richters post-classical masterpiece. Now this is some album – Breathtaking. Recorded at BBC …
Continue readingMichael Ball: Live In London
Elly Roberts reviewsMichael Ball: Live In LondonDistributed byUniversal Cert: Cat.no: 8226089 Running time: 102 minutes Year: 2004 Pressing: 2004 Region(s): 2, PAL Sound: Dolby Stereo Languages: English Widescreen: 1.78:1 Disc Format: DVD 9 Price: £19.99 …
Continue readingDavid McAlmont and Michael Nyman: The Glare
DVDfever.co.uk – David McAlmont and Michael Nyman: The Glare CD reviewElly Roberts reviewsDavid McAlmont and Michael Nyman: The GlareDistributed byMN Records Released: October 2009 Rating: 6/10 Vote and comment on this album:View Comments Chalk and …
Continue readingMatt Schofield: Heads, Tails & Aces
DVDfever.co.uk – Matt Schofield: Heads, Tails & Aces CD reviewElly Roberts reviewsMatt Schofield: Heads, Tails & AcesDistributed byNugene Records Released: May 2009 Rating: 8/10 Vote and comment on this album:View Comments Matt Schofield: old-school bluesman …
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