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Album reviews with Steve Johnson: May 2, 2022
New releases from Bird in the Belly, Rupert Wates and Dusty the Kid

Bird in the Belly
After the City
GF*M Records
★★★★

In a world facing seemingly endless threats of wars and pandemics it would seem appropriate for someone to release an album with a post-apocalyptic theme. 

Four-piece Brighton-based band Bird in the Belly have done that with their third studio album.

Rupert Wates
For the People
Bite Music
★★★★

Dusty the Kid
Days of Love and Rage
Roadhill Rodeo Records 
★★★★★

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