February 2012
Some interesting releases for February, old and new, after what was a bumper January for new music.
23/1 - The Doors - LA Woman (Rhino)
The long-promised 40th anniversary edition finally sees the light of day with 2CD and 2LP sets including eight alternative takes as well as a previously unissued track. Also being released is Mr Mojo Risin', a new film about the making of the album on DVD and Blu-ray featuring new contributions from the surviving three members of the band.
February - The Specials - 30th Anniversary Tour
Twenty-eight live sets are being released covering the dates on the band's 2011 reunion tour. These are available individually or in a special deluxe box set. Check out www.thespecialslive.com for details.
13/2 - Field Music - Plumb (Memphis Industries)
The fourth album from Sunderland's finest. 2010's double album (Measure) saw the band dent the UK album charts for the first time; can they consolidate on this success?
20/2 - Dodgy - Stand Upright In A Cool Place (Strike Back)
The return of the ubiquitous Midlands trio sees their first album release in some eleven years and it has been receiving very positive reviews.
20/2 - Hood - Re-collected (Domino)
A box set of the Leeds band's four Domino albums, gathered together with two albums of extras, including their EP tracks. A nice collection from a hugely underrated band, but not cheap, retailing around £55.
20/2 - Pulp - It, Freaks, Separations (Fire)
Before they were famous ... Pulp's first three albums are reissued in 2-CD sets by Fire with plenty of extras, including early John Peel sessions.
27/2 - The Cranberries - Roses (Cooking Vinyl)
More old pop stars making their return to the fray. Their first release since the pretty poor Wake Up & Smell The Coffee in 1991. We're interested.
Coming Soon
Grinderman - 2RMX; Lambchop - Mr M; The Shins- Port Of Morrow; Tindersticks - The Something Rain; Sinead O'Connor - What About I Be Me; David Sylvian - A Victim Of Stars; Barry Adamson - I Will Set You Free; Guided By Voices - Class Clown Spots A UFO; Wire - The Black Sessions; Feeder - Generation Freakshow.