Saint Etienne - the way we live now, 2002

"Saint Etienne remain England's best pop group - they only look bad when they're compared to themselves, and this album, for all its shortcomings, has a handful of moments capable of making you think that they are the best pop group to have ever existed."

The Moody Blues - are you sitting comfortably live, 1969

"a dreamy, folk-inflected song with medieval undertones, featuring mellow vocals and flute accents. The lyrics invite listeners to relax and immerse themselves in a reflective, almost storytelling vibe, fitting the band’s psychedelic-prog aesthetic."

Junip - your life your call, 2013

“Your Life Your Call” sounds like a dance hit with the volume turned down, pushing the rhythm to the forefront while González’s nylon string guitar colors the edges. It’s these kinds of surprising combinations that will make it hard for González to ever leave Junip again."

The Cure - catch live, 1990

"The inspiration for this sweet, “Catch”-y little song just might surprise you. It also helps to clear up something that has always left me scratching my head just a little: how exactly did The Cure end up contributing a brand new song to the 1993 Judge Dredd soundtrack? Well, it turns out that Robert Smith wrote “Catch” after watching a late-night airing of Rocky II back in the mid-’80s."

The Radio Dept - we made the team, 2011

"At the end of 2006, a new track, "We Made the Team", was released as the 100th release on the Labrador. It was also the final track on the Labrador's labels Compilation of 100 tracks released at the beginning of 2007."

Cranberries - i don't need, 1994

“I Don’t Need” is a lesser-known track, often overshadowed by hits like “Zombie” and “Ode to My Family” from the same album. It was released as a B-side to the “Zombie” single, which peaked at #22 in the UK and topped charts in several countries. The song itself is a short, melancholic piece with Dolores O’Riordan’s signature emotive vocals, reflecting themes of independence and emotional resilience."

Pet Shop Boys - what are we going to do about the rich, 2019

"The song 'What are we going to do about the rich?' by Pet Shop Boys criticizes the wealthy elite for their exploitation and lack of accountability, highlighting issues like tax evasion and societal imbalance. It questions the actions of the rich, pointing out their disregard for social responsibility and the negative impact of their power on communities."