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George Michael’s Symphonic covers pt. III: Tim Buckley/This Mortal Coil

TimBuckley

Since we started this triptych on George Michael covers, the artist has been treated in intensive care for a severe case of pneumonia. Although his recent health issues have led to speculation about an underlying cause, his Austrian doctors have recently issued a statement that there are none and that the 48 year old George [...]

George Michael’s Symphonic covers pt. II: New Order

Truefaithsmall

In this Internet(-piracy) age, few formats have become more redundant than the compilation album. In a world where everyone can download everything ever recorded by every band and create their own personalized playlist, the term ‘Best of’ no longer has a universal meaning. So to keep the format interesting, what you see is that record [...]

George Michael’s Symphonic covers pt. I: Terence trent D’arby

andrew ridgley

  George Michael on the fuzz; have we gone and lost our minds? Partly! A large portion was permanently displaced after senselessly jitterbugging away to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go! one too many times. The remaining braincells are in perfect working order and rate George Michael as one of the best crooners of the [...]

Friendly Fires – Pala

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Album & concertreview, Friendly Fires, May 20th 2011, Melkweg Old Room. The best thing about Friday night’s concert are the stage lights. Not that the indie-dance outfit Friendly Fires aren’t giving a great performance, its just that the lighting equipment they brought along is awesome, if perhaps a bit oversized for the Melkweg’s old room. We feel like sitting in one of those [...]