Objective Morning

Everybody seems to have their annual 'end of year lists' around this time of year so this being no exception here are some of  the best releases that stood out to me this year with an example of my favourite track from said album. This list is split into full length albums, singles & EP's. Originally this was going to be a Top Ten list but there was just no way to fit in all the excellent releases i heard this year.  Best Albums of 2019 Terra Alta by FATAMORGANA Fatamorgana  - Terra Alta LP La Vida Es En Mus Spain ( Barcelona ) Fatamorgana are a Minimal Synth/Synthpop act from  Barcelona  featuring members of  Belgrado  &  Sect . After raving about their Cassingle they released last year I was eagerly awaiting this full length.  'Terra Alta'  meaning  Highland, does a great job of  expanding on that first release, with infectious dancey beats that will undoubtedly become future ear worms by the...

Writers Note: This article was originally published in 2011 by  Maximum Rock 'N' Roll  in their December 31st online edition. Since then, the website has been overhauled & the original article lost. The version featured here has article  improvements & additional never before seen photos. Opening at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil ( Southwest England ) The Grotty Hand of Wilf  ran from 3rd -14th   October  2011  acting as retrospective & tribute to late local artist Stephen Wilmott affectionately known as  Wilf.  His credits notably include illustration and design for a number of groups, including many associated with the Anarcho-Punk movement such as Thatcher on Acid , The Review ( Pre Disorder) &  The Mob inlcuding their own independent record label  All The Madmen records  who would go on to release material by Blyth Power,   The Astronauts &   DAN.  Mob Illustra...