Breakfast in America - Supertramp

‘Breakfast in America’ is one of those records fans think they already understand. That’s precisely why a vinyl-specific review works now, finds Reagan Gavin Rasquinha.

Songs in the key of Christmas

Reagan Gavin Rasquinha looks at the viability and meaning of Christmas records, exploring whether they are simply seasonal cash grabs or enduring cultural artifacts...

Double Fantasy: By The Numbers – John Lennon

An album unlike any other in Lennon's oeuvre, Reagan Gavin Rasquinha revisits this vinyl snapshot of a career before John Lennon’s new phase could begin

Appetite for Destruction – Guns N’ Roses

“You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby and you’re gonna die.” These words, uttered to Axl Rose by a homeless man when he got off a bus in the Big Apple and immortalised by the Guns N’ Roses frontman in the opening track of Appetite for Destruction, serve as as a perfect teaser for what’s to come in one of the all-time great debut albums.

Think Tank – Blur (Double Disc)

A vinyl-first review of Blur’s ‘Think Tank’ by Reagan Gavin Rasquinha. Written for people who buy new vinyl and appreciate savoring sounds in different formats.

Wings At The Speed Of Sound – Paul McCartney

This was the third in a three part mid 70s triad of albums that saw McCartney in full arena-filling bombast. Radio-friendly and able to fill stadiums alike, ‘Wings At The Speed Of Sound’ is exactly like the title suggests, finds Reagan Gavin Rasquinha.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik ¬- Red Hot Chili Peppers

Musicians and tattoos are nothing new, but few tattoo artists have become part of rock history in the way Dutch tattooist Henk Schiffmacher has with his artwork for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, finds Reagan Gavin Rasquinha.

Elvis - As Recorded at Madison Square Garden (Import)

This live album 'As Recorded at Madison Square Garden' was originally released in June 1972, was taped at the evening performance and was released just one week after the concert took place at the Madison Square Garden arena in New York City. This show was Presley's first live concert in the Big Apple since the 1950s. Being backed by an eight-piece band, an orchestra and eight backup singers the show itself is the more elaborately produced follow-up to his Las Vegas performances of 1969-1970.

A Day At The Beach - Gorillaz

A vinyl-first review of Gorillaz – Plastic Beach by Reagan Gavin Rasquinha on double heavyweight vinyl, written for an audience that knows why vinyl matters, who understands nuance, and who listens not casually but with intent…

The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire - Vol 1

The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 is a 1978 compilation album collecting the charting singles of Earth, Wind & Fire. In addition to collecting previously charting songs, the album also includes three new tracks for the band: a cover of The Beatles' song Got to Get You Into My Life that became their first Top Ten pop hit since Sing a Song.