Category: Reviewss

Elly Roberts reviewsRegina Spektor: Begin To HopeDistributed bySire Records Released: July 2006 Rating: 8/10 It may well be a profound prediction, but Regina Spektor should now be considered the ‘new Carole King’. After spending time …

Elly Roberts reviewsRenee Olstead: Renee OlsteadDistributed by143 Records/Reprise Released: April 2005 Rating: 8/10 Cat.no.: 9362-48704-2 After a hesitant start, emerging Jazz singer Renee Olstead finally lets rip on knockabout standard Summertime. From then on it’s …

Elly Roberts reviewsRed Hot Chili Peppers / James Brownat the City of Manchester StadiumFriday 18th June 2004 CD: Greatest Hits (CD + DVD)Stadium rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppersblasted their way through twohours of a …

Elly Roberts reviewsThe Death of an Indie Record Storeand the sad state of pop music – it’s all in the mix. POP GOES ANOTHER MUSIC SHOP! Modernity strikes yet another crushing blow. This time it’s …

Elly Roberts reviewsChris Rea, Morcheeba & The Corrs: The WorksDistributed byRhino/Warner All you ever needed from three of the most inspirational acts of the past 20 years. A simultaneous release called The Works, a 3-CD …

Elly Roberts reviewsChris Rea: The Road To Hell And BackDistributed byPolydor Released: October 2006 Format: 2 CD set & DVD Rating: CD 8/10; 8/10 When you consider what Chris Rea has been through over the …

Elly Roberts reviewsRay Charles:Genius Loves CompanyDistributed byConcord (EMI) Released: August 2004 Rating: 10/10 Cat. No: 7243 8 66540 2 1 Track listing: 1. Here We Go Again (with Norah Jones)2. Sweet Potato Pie (with James …

Elly Roberts reviewsRay Charles: Genius Loves Company(Special Edition with Bonus DVD)Distributed byConcord Records(EMI) Cert: Cat.no: 7243 8 758771 0 6 Running time (DVD): 29 minutes Released: January 2005 Region(s): All, PAL Sound: Dolby Stereo Languages: …

Elly Roberts reviewsPlatinum: The Definitive R&B CollectionDistributed byBMG/Universal (Sony TV Music) Cat.no: 82876658582 Format : CD (double disc) Released: November 2004 Rating: 8/10 Despite the slightly confusing title,this bumper 40-tracker is excellent value for money. …

Elly Roberts reviewsRaul Midon: State Of MindDistributed byManhattan Records (EMI) Cat.no: 3547382 Released: March 2006 Rating: 10/10 Not only does Raul Madon look a dead-ringer for Soul legend Stevie Wonder, he has the voice to …