This is a weird one, a label that specialises in a vintage sound with vintage kit (and often does some tasty vinyl issues and limited editions) does a digital-only album. But there’s a positive spin to Daptone Summer Jams.
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Brighton Rock remake reviewed
We have mentioned it once or twice, but finally, after what seems like a long delay since filming, the remake of Brighton Rock is now at the cinema. Worth seeing? Check out our review to find out. Our man on the ground, the Scenester, caught an early screening of the […]
Deadfall (1968) DVD reviewed
New on DVD is Deadfall, which stars Michael Caine. Our review of it is now online. Set in Spain and dating from 1968, Caine is recovering alcoholic and cat burglar, tempted back into the game by a husband and wife team with aspirations to clean up via the wealthy of […]
Gainsbourg DVD reviewed
We have mentioned it before, but now the DVD (and Blu-ray) of Gainsbourg is out to buy. If you are considering buying or renting it, feel free to check out our review of the release, which tracks the legendary Fremchman's life from his childhood in wartime Paris through to his […]
A Taste Of Excitement review
Another film review for you, this time a rather unknown late 60s flick going by the name of A Taste Of Excitement. Reissued by Odeon, it's actually directed by Don Sharp, who some of you might recall directed popular cult classic Psychomania. This isn't like that though (is anything?). This […]
Soulboy DVD reviewed
Not been a wasted Christmas break here – I've been catching up with some review material, kicking off with Soulboy. If you missed it (not that it's likely), Soulboy is a movie based around the Wigan Casino, with an average 'Joe' (quite literally, that's his name) chasing a girl in […]
Reviewed: The Galileo 7 new album
You might not have heard of The Galileo 7, but you have probably heard of the main man and songwriter of the band – Allan Crockford. Yes, the same Allan Crockford of The Prisoners, The Solarflares, JTQ, Thee Headcoats and The Stabilisers. But now he's got his own band, which […]
Review: This is Our Generation
Big thanks to Paul 'Smiler' Anderson for reviewing the third in trilogy of books from Tony Beesley, going by the name of This is Our Generation Calling – The Conclusion. It's a book about Sheffield and surrounding areas, but more specifically, it's about youth cults, particularly in the 70s and […]
