ZZ TOP - XXX

Album Review by EDF

The boogie boys are back in town and what sounds they bring with them. That’s about it. It’s business as usual and unfortunately there seems to be a law of diminishing return when it comes to their material. The 70’s saw them release 6 albums of unashamed boogie-woogie blues. The

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THE ZICO CHAIN - THE ZICO CHAIN

Album Review by Mark Bayross

Not sure what the legendary Brazilian World Cup winner has to do with “the connection that all icons possess” that apparently inspired this trio’s name, but I would say Kurt Cobain was more of an influence, especially when you hear Chris Glithero’s howl.

This six track mini-LP is fast,

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ZERO 7 - HOME

Single Review by EDF

Zero 7 are back with more of the same smooth atmospheric sounds that were found on their last album SIMPLE THINGS. This might be a bit too relaxing for even the Dido crowd but when music like this has a lot to offer, it should be warmly embraced. Pure class.

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ZED BIAS - NEIGHBOURHOOD

Single Review by Mark Bayross

Stonehenge. Crop circles. Spontaneous human combustion. The world is full of mysteries, but now to add to the list, we have UK garage. I guess I’m not “with it” on this one, but I am constantly amazed how this monotonous dirge has survived the duration of one record, let

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ZAMZA

EP Review by EDF

Zamza is the brainchild of keyboardist / producer Max Kourbanov who has been performing locally in his native Russia for the best part of a decade. His influence is within electronic music and interests with the likes of Fat Boy Slim, The Prodigy and the Chemical Brothers amongst others. This

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