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Elly Roberts reviewsAlex McEwan: Beautiful LiesDistributed byForge Records via Nova/Pinnacle Released: March 2005 Rating: 10/10 Pitched somewhere in the mid-Atlantic, with more than a hint ofAmericana, this gorgeous offering should appeal to both sides of …
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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.
Albion Band: Vintage Albion Band On The Road 1977-1981-1982
Elly Roberts reviewsAlbion BandVintage Albion Band On The Road 1977-1981-1982Distributed byTalking Elephant Released: Out now Rating: 10/10 Vote and comment on this album: Folk icons get a dusting down. Over 70 minutes worth. The Albion …
Continue readingAlabama 3 – M.O.R.
Elly Roberts reviewsAlabama 3 – M.O.R.Distributed byOne Little Indian September 2007 Rating: 10/10+ Alabama 3 – my new favourite band. Somewhere in the depths of Brixton, London, there’snine rough and ready souls making the most …
Continue readingAlain Clark: Live It Out
DVDfever.co.uk – Alain Clark: Live It Out CD reviewElly Roberts reviewsAlain Clark: Live It OutDistributed byWarner Bros. Records Released: April 2009 Rating: 6/10 Vote and comment on this album:View Comments Old school soul for the …
Continue readingAlbert Hammond, Jr: Como Te Llama?
Elly Roberts reviewsAlbert Hammond, Jr: Como Te Llama?Distributed byRough Trade Records Released: July 2008 Format: CD + DVD Rating: 6/10 Vote and comment on this album: Strokes-man jumps out, again. Career move me thinks? Normally, …
Continue readingAlbert Hammond Jr.: Yours To Keep
Elly Roberts reviewsAlbert Hammond Jr.: Yours To KeepDistributed byRough Trade Records Released: October 2006 Rating: 8/10 Not afraid to leave the Strokes vast empire, son of legendary Albert Hammond, junior strikes out for his debut …
Continue readingAlabama 3: Hits And Exit Wounds
Elly Roberts reviewsAlabama 3: Hits And Exit WoundsDistributed byOne Little Indian Records Released: April 2008 Rating: 10/10+ Vote and comment on this album: Brother and sisters, raise your glasses to Britains coolest band. Its time …
Continue readingAimee Mann: #@%&*! Smilers
Elly Roberts reviewsAimee Mann: #@%&*! SmilersDistributed bySuperego Records Released: June 2008 Rating: 6/10 Vote and comment on this album: Fringe Californians seventh not much progression. Aimee Mann has been rolling out albums for the …
Continue readingAkai: The Coldest Hour (Is Just Before The Dawn)
DVDfever.co.uk – Akai: The Coldest Hour (Is Just Before The Dawn) CD reviewElly Roberts reviewsAkai: The Coldest Hour (Is Just Before The Dawn)Distributed byAkai Released: Out now Rating: 6/10 Vote and comment on this album:View …
Continue readingAkron / Family: Love Is Simple
Elly Roberts reviewsAkron / Family: Love Is SimpleDistributed byYoung God Records October 2007 Rating: 6/10 Pennsylvanias Brooklyn-based bearded troupe The Akron/Family is something of an enigma, even by psych-folk (freak folk) standards. Their highly experimental …
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