Warrington Guardian - Archive

The Lost Riots, Hope of the States

As the band's hip credentials gather darkly in the background - guitarist James Lawrence's myth-making suicide during the recording of the debut album obviously accounts for much - critics continue to fall over themselves to be seen dishing out the superlatives. It is difficult, however, to match the reality of this album with the deafening hyperbole. (Sony are past masters at the art of whipping up such a storm). read more
Girl With A Pearl Earring (12)

IT was Lost in Translation which brought a 'best actress' BAFTA for rising star Scarlett Johansson this year, but she was also nominated for her fine performance in this intelligent and beautifully-crafted film from director Peter Webber. read more
Reflections, Carly Simon

WITH a career spanning decades it's hard to believe that this is the first fully comprehensive collection ever released by legendary singer/songwriter Carly Simon. read more
Wimbledull

IF there's anything guaranteed to send me to sleep it's the sound of a ball bouncing on a tennis court. read more

Archive - Monday, 28 June 2004