Wonderland - Charlatans Reviews

This is the seventh offering from the Charlies, a band who have withstood the test of time remarkably well, and sound as good today as they always have. This album did surprise me somewhat though. I was expecting a Charlatans album, and I got a Charlatans album, albeit with funny semi-falsetto vocals. It works though, and adds even ...  Read the complete review

In fact, when you think about it, this probably IS the the best album of the Charlatans' carreer. From the outset of 'You're So Pretty', you know that this is a change of direction for the Charlatans. But one that is vital. Like some music hack said recently, the Charlatans have joined Primal Scream in being an old band ...  Read the complete review

Cutting edge, at the forefront of music reviews, ahead of the pack as ever, thought I’d finally write my review of the latest Charlatans offering, the ideas for which have been buzzing round my little brain for a couple of weeks now. And as I write I’m only 2 reviews too late on DooYoo and a mere 27 days behind indieboy. So in a spirit ...  Read the complete review

It’s hard to believe that the Charlatans have just produced their seventh album (compilations excluded). Not only have they survived baggy and Britpop but a series of personal tragedies that include line-up changes, jail sentences and death. But you can’t keep a good band down, or so it seems and no better proof of this is the polish ...  Read the complete review

In fact, when you think about it, this probably IS the the best album of the Charlatans' carreer. From the outset of 'You're So Pretty', you know that this is a change of direction for the Charlatans. But one that is vital. Like some music hack said recently, the Charlatans have joined Primal Scream in being an old band ...  Read the complete review