Alexis Petridis
Alexis Petridis is the Guardian's head rock and pop critic
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3 out of 5 stars.
Chic: It's About Time review – first album in 26 years lunges for relevanceAlexis Petridis's album of the week Chic: It's About Time review – first album in 26 years lunges for relevance
3 out of 5 stars.Nile Rodgers’ disco troupe may have become critically lauded since their last record, and his guitar playing remains a joy – but the special guests weigh it down -
Wolf Alice are worthy winners – but the Mercury prize must think biggerThe quartet’s shapeshifting blend of shoegaze, grunge and folk was rightly loved by the Mercury judges, but this is a prize fewer and fewer people care about – so something needs to change -
5 out of 5 stars.
Christine and the Queens: Chris review – pop music that truly mattersAlexis Petridis's album of the week Christine and the Queens: Chris review – pop music that truly matters
5 out of 5 stars.A swaggering masculine alter-ego delivers Letissier’s punchy statement of intent, wrapping themes from gender fluidity to female agency in heady electronic pop -
Interstellar overdrive: Pink Floyd take Spandau Ballet on a psychedelic tripNick Mason of Pink Floyd is revisiting the band’s acid-drenched years – with Gary Kemp standing in for Syd Barrett. Are they serious?
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