Honest, in-depth album reviews by KLOF Mag – championing and curating intelligent, uncompromising voices in contemporary and experimental music since 2004.
Albums
by Mike Davies
George Sansome proves that addressing folk songs in their bare-bones, as they would have been sung back in the day, can be no less an inspiring and exhilarating experience.
by Thomas Blake
While this won’t be the only album of reworked material recorded in 2020, the strength of Alasdair Roberts early work means it will certainly be one of the best.
by Mike Davies
A contemplative work, these are the sort of nights and dreams you want to lose yourself in, offering calm and catharsis, and the awakening to a brighter tomorrow.
by Mike Davies
While not as political as his previous work perhaps, in addressing love and relationships, these little movies still have a firm grasp of the big picture.
by Mike Davies
Ben de la Cour’s writing has been strengthened by his journey and while a little light at the end of the tunnel might have been welcomed, there’s darkness here you will want to immerse yourself in.
by Bob Fish
On one level Golden State passes by on a summer breeze, light, airy, easy on the ears. Yet when you really listen, it blossoms in ways that you never expected.
by Mike Davies
Open and heartfelt, personal yet universal, Julian Taylor makes a strong bid to expand his audience as he returns to his solo acoustic roots with this eight-track collection.
by Thomas Blake
These songs have found a match in Trembling Bells that is perhaps unexpected but nonetheless perfect. If there were any justice, London would cement Askew’s place as one of our most valuable songwriters.
by Mike Davies
The Tango Bar features some of the finest songs of Copeland’s career, imbued with the experience and wisdom of age, it’s a terrific comeback and a tantalising portent for its sequel.