Tag: Guy Garvey
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The Best Records of 2014 so far #3: Elbow – The Take Off And Landing Of Everything
You probably want to know about Elbow’s latest release, so here’s a review: It has a slight American influence, whilst remaining distinctly British. It’s better than their last one. It’s bittersweet. It’s also amber coloured and 4.25% by volume. Well, you didn’t think I was talking about the new album did you? When there’s a…
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The Isle of Wight Festival 2012 In Pictures
A final look at The Isle of Wight Festival then: Here are my favourite images of the weekend… First up: Bruce Springsteen. The sun was setting as he approached the crowd. A couple of balloons floated by… Elbow‘s set was one of the best. Guy Garvey‘s voice is amazing live…. The crowds at the festival…
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Tom Petty: Live At The Isle of Wight Festival
Tom Petty’s first live appearances on these shores for many years means it is time for me to confess something. Petty’s double live album Pack Up The Plantation – Live! was the first album I ever took back to the shop because I didn’t like it. Scandalous isn’t it? But in my defence, I read…
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