Articles by Michael Edwards

Spoons

Arias & Symphonies: 30th Anniversary

PUBLISHED Nov 13, 2012

How you respond to the 30th anniversary edition of Spoons' second album, Arias & Symphonies, is wholly dependent on how fondly you remember...

The Ernie Kovacs Collection Volume 2

PUBLISHED Nov 12, 2012

To try and sum up Ernie Kovacs' brand of comedy in 30 words or less is close to impossible, as he was a unique individual. He was also a hu...

Kylie Minogue

The Abbey Road Sessions

PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2012

Even on paper, the idea of getting Kylie Minogue to rework some of her classic songs at the legendary Abbey Road Studio with a full orchest...

Spartacus: Vengeance

PUBLISHED Nov 5, 2012

Spartacus: Vengeance isn't a subtle show. From the spurting blood to the frequent nudity and sex (both of which are often shown in slow mot...

The Scenics

Dead Man Walks Down Bayview

PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2012

There's always something a little scary about a much-loved, influential band deciding to get back together and recording new music, as reca...

Tracey Thorn

Tinsel and Lights

PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2012

This is a wonderfully sincere and very listenable collection of songs from Everything But The Girl's Tracey Thorn, most of which have a con...

Harlan

Night Loop

PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2012

While judging a CD by its cover isn't always the best idea, the grainy, monochrome photo with multiple lens flares on the front of Night Lo...

Peace

The World Is Too Much With Us

PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2012

Having just signed to Seattle's Suicide Squeeze, Vancouver, BC's Peace are on the brink of big things happening with their wonderfully titl...