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THE LATEST ALBUM RELEASES RATED AND REVIEWED

DON’T LET THE DEVIL TAKE ANOTHER DAY KELLY JONES

STEREOPHONICS are probably one of the most underrated bands of the past 20 years, somehow never seeming to hit the dizzy heights of the likes of Oasis and Coldplay. But what’s it like to hear Kelly Jones without the support of his band?

Littered with hits from yesteryear – a stripped back version of Local Boy In The Photograph, the timeless classic Traffic and fans’ favourite Dakota – as well as songs from more recent albums, this live album gives you an insight into what made the songs become what they are today.

Kelly’s unmistakeable voice shines throughout, and along with the forthcoming film of the same name, it’s certainly not to be missed.

WEIRD! YUNGBLUD

THIS second full-length album is sure to continue the irresistible rise of the artist born Dominic Harrison.

A kind of one-man My Chemical Romance, with a South Yorkshire accent, his over-the-top style has won him legions of fans as a spokesman for disaffected youth.

Harrison unflinchingly addresses mental health, his past suicide attempts and gender issues with an eloquence and power belying his 23 years, while showcasing a dizzying range of musical influences.

A prodigious talent with plenty to say, Yungblud is sure to be a festival fixture once again.

L.I.T.A.N.I.E.S NICHOLAS LENS AND NICK CAVE

WRITTEN during the first coronavirus lockdown, Nick Cave has collaborated with Belgian composer Nicholas Lens on this new opera.

Not what you would expect from a self-described opera, this is modern chamber music in its purest form. The simple lyrics from Cave add emphasis to the emotion that swells from Lens’ compositions. A meditative ostinato in its simplest form, it is both relaxing and thought-provoking.

L.I.T.A.N.I.E.S is a powerful work that inspires serenity from its very core.