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Review: On its original release in 1994, Up To Our Hips marked something of a sonic departure for the Charlatans. Heavily influenced by Mod and psychedelic music of the 1960s, it saw Tim Burgess and company push organs to the fore, more densely layer their guitars, and develop a nostalgic "Britpop" sound fully in keeping with the nostalgic 'Cool Britannia' vibes of the era. 30 years on, it remains one of their strongest and most entertaining 'classic' albums - as this fully remastered and expanded reissue proves. This time round, the original album is backed by 10 additional cuts - a mixture of rarities, B-sides, demos and live recordings. It should be seen as the definitive version of one of the band's standout moments.

Review: To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Charlatans' pivotal album Up To Our Hips, Beggars set to release an expanded edition on vinyl. This reissue retains the full original tracklist while adding ten bonus tracks, all curated by frontman Tim Burgess. The collection will feature live session recordings from the BBC, B-sides, alternate mixes, and unreleased outtakes, offering fans a unique glimpse into the band's creative process during a tumultuous period. Originally launched in 1994, Up To Our Hips marked a significant shift in the band's sound, veering away from the upbeat pop of their earlier works towards a darker, organ-driven aesthetic. Inspired by influences such as the Small Faces and Bob Dylan, the album's lyrics reflect the pressures the band faced internally. With its signature blend of driving Hammond organs, soulful rhythms, and Burgess' evocative vocals, The Charlatans have solidified their status as a lasting force in British music. This anniversary edition, complete with new artwork by Nik Void and pressed on '[etrol blue" bio vinyl.

Review: It's 1987 and you've just hit play on Electric. The third album from English rock greats The Cult. It followed their breakthrough record, Love, in order but not style, marking a sharp artistic shift from the gothic tones they first garnered attention with, and then blew up through, and onto more of a straight up bar room hard rock that positioned them closer to the likes of AC/DC than The Cure. That's no criticism of course - both those points of reference are amazing in their individual ways. And Electric certainly landed on the right side of its sound, peaking at 27 in the UK album charts and getting critics commenting on the swagger and irreverence at the heart of the tracks. Guitars played as they should be, for want of a better turn of phrase.

Review: Originally released in 1984, following the band's evolution from the Southern Death Cult, to Death Cult, and then simply The Cult, Dreamtime finds the outfit featuring Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, pivoting from their goth and punk roots into something eclectic, aspirational, and adventurous. Rife with lyrical references to the indigenous cultures of the Americas and Australia, and set against a more bombastic and muscular musical backdrop, Dreamtime hints at what would envelop the band over the next four decades, a dedication to their wholly unique songwriting, both musically and thematically and the frenzy that was soon to come with the release of Love only a year later.