Articles by Rob Bolton
Richard Ashcroft
Alone With Everybody
PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2000
Richard Ashcroft's solo release could easily be a new Verve record. While his former band is no more, the core sound remains. Much of this...
On
Shifting Skin
PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2000
Following the demise of his former band Failure, singer/writer Ken Andrews put some thought into developing a new musical vision. Abandonin...
Super Furry Animals
Mwng
PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2000
Although they are known for their energetic, wacky approach to writing and performing, this Welsh-language album from the Super Furry Anima...
Saint Etienne
Sound Of Water
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2000
Here is a band known for their absolute dedication to the pop aesthetic, and Sound Of Water is no exception. The difference with this album...
Richard Ashcroft
A Song For The Lovers
PUBLISHED May 1, 2000
Well, one thing's for certain - Richard Ashcroft still carries the soul of the Verve. Here we have three brand new tracks that prove he is...
Geneva
Weather Underground
PUBLISHED May 1, 2000
Weather Underground is an adequate sophomore release from this Scottish group, signed to Suede's art-pop Nude label. I have the same compla...
Supergrass
Supergrass
PUBLISHED May 1, 2000
There's an easy way to describe the music of Supergrass - fun. These young Oxford, UK, lads have consistently released albums that stand ou...
Alphaville
Salvation
PUBLISHED May 1, 2000
Many people will have forgotten about Alphaville by now, but these German pioneers of synth-pop are still making music, and 2000 finds them...