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The Comet Is Coming
The Afterlife
This time, the quieter moments are more keenly affecting. Print edition only
Mojo
The Comet Is Coming
The Afterlife
Cut during the same sessions as Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery, it's not a collection of outtakes or even a sequel, but a holistic mirror image that comes from the same sphere of aesthetic investigation and font of inspiration
All Music
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Heavy Rain
This deep into his career, Scratch seems determined to leave no boundary unpushed
The Irish Times
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Heavy Rain
Rainford was haled as a return to form, and Heavy Rain - an album of re-versions helmed by Sherwood accompanied by a suite of guests - feels similarly vital. Print edition only
Uncut
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Heavy Rain
Reggae/dub comes no more vital, nor far-sighted, in 2019. Print edition only
Mojo
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Heavy Rain
A masterclass in mixology. Print edition only
Q
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Heavy Rain
More than just a remix album, Heavy Rain stands out on its own merit, demonstrating that Perry's inspiration and creative drive haven't dulled in his advanced age
All Music
Liam Payne
LP1
His taste veers towards blunt US EDM commerciality, the occasional great backing track sneaks through
The Arts Desk
The Who
WHO
The pounding I Don’t Wanna Get Wise and dramatic strings of Hero Ground Zero won’t cause a mass exodus to the loos when they tour again next year, and the whole is far preferable to laurel-resting
Evening Standard
Liam Payne
LP1
It’s markedly different from 1D but never strays away from being radio-friendly
Evening Standard
Liam Payne
LP1
One Direction’s Mr Boring lets his inner sexual piranha loose – with frightening results
The Guardian
Liam Payne
LP1
He’s got a nice set of pipes. He gets the songs across. But without imposing any personality on them he’s just, well, a singing six-pack
The Independent
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