These first two albums by NZ guitarist (and occasional singer) Roy Montgomery are both masterpieces and foundational works of guitar-oriented ambiance. They’ve enjoyed lasting influence and popularity, particularly Temple IV which remains widely regarded as his magnum opus. I consider these two records inseparable and equally […]
A pillar of jangle pop and the NZ rock sound, The Clean is one of my favorite guitar pop bands in any genre. They’re remarkably consistent and I don’t know if they have a “best album” but I revisit this one often. It’s certainly their most […]