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Elly Roberts reviewsThe Hazey Janes: Hotel RadioDistributed byMeasured Records Cat.no: RTRADCD291 Released: January 2006 Rating: 8/10 It’s time to tune in to The Hazey Janes’ first album proper Hotel Radio: it’s a breath of fresh …
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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.
Various Artists: Headbanger’s Bible
Elly Roberts reviewsVarious Artists: Headbanger’s BibleDistributed byWarner Music UK Ltd Cat.no: 5606302 Format: 3-CD set Released: March 2005 Rating: Disc 1: 10/10; Disc 2: 6/10; Disc 3: 10/10 Tracks: Included Killer Queen – Queen, …
Continue readingTalking Heads: The Best of Talking Heads
Elly Roberts reviewsTalking HeadsThe Best of Talking HeadsDistributed bySire Records Company (Warner Bros.) Released: October 2004 Rating: 10/10 Cat. No: 8122764882 Track listing: 1. Love Building On Fire2. Psycho Killer3. Uh Oh, Love …
Continue readingKristin Hersh: Learn To Sing Like A Star
Elly Roberts reviewsKristin Hersh: Learn To Sing Like A StarDistributed by4AD January 2007 Rating: 2/10 After 10 years and 15 albums, Kristin Hersh still hasnt made the grade. Its no wonder. And this album will …
Continue readingShow Of Hands Roots: The Best Of Show Of Hands
DVDfever.co.uk – Show Of Hands Roots: The Best Of Show Of Hands CD reviewElly Roberts reviewsShow Of Hands Roots: The Best Of Show Of HandsDistributed byProper Music Released: Out Now Rating: 10/10 Vote …
Continue readingHarry Connick Jr: Harry For The Holidays
Elly Roberts reviewsHarry Connick Jr: Harry For The HolidaysDistributed byColumbia (Sony Music) Cat.no: 5147852 Released: November 2004 Rating: 2/10 Twelve years ago I went to see Harry Connick Jr in concert at the CarlingApollo in …
Continue readingRichard Hawley – Live in Salford, 2006
Elly Roberts reviewsRichard Hawleyat Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford Sunday, 28 May 2006 Coles Corner: Rating: 10/10 There are two sides to Sheffields Richard Hawley.Excellent stand-up comedian, and incredible singer-songwriter. Both sides of his character …
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Elly Roberts reviewsRichard Hawley: Coles CornerDistributed byMute Cat.no: CDSTUMM251 Released: September 2005 Rating: 10/10 From the moment the sweeping orchestration kicks in I was absolutely hooked. What, a young man prepared to croon in early …
Continue readingMatthew Halsall: Colour Yes
DVDfever.co.uk – Matthew Halsall: Colour Yes CD reviewElly Roberts reviewsMatthew Halsall: Colour YesDistributed byGondwana Records Released: October 2009 Rating: 10/10+ Vote and comment on this album:View Comments A kind of relaxed. The new Miles Davis. …
Continue readingDaryl Hall & John Oates – Live in Manchester, 2005
Elly Roberts reviewsDaryl Hall & John Oatesat Carling Apollo, ManchesterMonday May 9, 2005 For one night only, their kind of soul became our kind of soul., In a dazzling display of blue-eyed soul, Daryl Hall …
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