Harry PickenAlbum Review: Let Love In by Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsCave deploys familiar themes with precision on his eighth studio album, all accompanied by the best music the Bad Seeds ever recorded.Nov 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023
Harry PickenFilm Review: You Only Live Twice (1967)Despite grappling with a meandering script and disaffected lead actor, the series still manages to offer its most explosive finale yet.Oct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
Harry PickenFilm Review: Thunderball (1965)An exhausted and overlong attempt to outdo Goldfinger — Thunderball offers the series’ first misstep after three straight triumphs.Oct 4, 2023Oct 4, 2023
Harry PickenFilm Review: Goldfinger (1964)Perhaps the most iconic film in the franchise, Bond’s third outing remains his definitive adventure for many fans — and it’s easy to see…Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Harry PickenFilm Review: From Russia with Love (1963)The second instalment in the Bond saga perfects a formula and defines a genre — elevating the franchise to perhaps its highest point.Oct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023
Harry PickenFilm Review: Dr. No (1962)A classic thriller with a charming, low-budget feel that would be worth celebrating even without its now iconic status.Oct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
Harry PickenAlbum Review: Born in the USA by Bruce SpringsteenThe album that redefined The Boss for the 1980sJul 12, 2023Jul 12, 2023
Harry Picken“Spooky and All That He Crawls For”: Lovesexy turns 35.Long overdue a reappraisal, Prince’s misunderstood masterpiece turns 35.May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Harry PickenAlbum Review: Closing Time by Tom WaitsThe perfect album for a sleepless night, apparently.May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Harry PickenAlbum Review: Surf’s Up by The Beach BoysSelf-awareness sells… but who’s buying?Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023