Lauren Mayberry — Vicious Creature
4 Stars
An album that manages to be poignant and pointed without sacrificing any of its unabashed sparkle.
6th December 2024
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EMI
Bastille — &
4-5 Stars
An innovative, immersive and wholly enjoyable project.
23rd October 2024
Remi Wolf — Big Ideas
5 Stars
A record that stands up well against the high bar set by her debut, in both scope and ambition.
11th July 2024
Taylor Swift — The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology
3-5 Stars
Each of the record’s 31 tracks unfold as a specific set piece filled with anecdotes, some more cleverly worded than others.
25th April 2024
The Libertines — All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
3-5 Stars
It has the hallmarks of the Likely Lads’ heyday — to an extent.
27th March 2024
Brittany Howard - WHAT NOW
4 Stars
A gem.
31st January 2024
Mae Muller - Sorry I’m Late
4 Stars
Exploring a series of experiences through her own personal lens.
27th September 2023
Olivia Dean — Messy
3 Stars
For a record titled ‘Messy’ it could ironically do with being a little less neat and tidy.
30th June 2023
Jessie Ware — That! Feels Good!
4-5 Stars
The sound of an artist hitting their stride and then some.
28th April 2023
Chappaqua Wrestling - Plus Ultra
3 Stars
There’s a perfectly fine indie-rock record here, if only it were a little less obfuscated by an aim it doesn’t quite achieve.
14th April 2023
Loyle Carner — hugo
4 Stars
While it feels like we’re still waiting on a total knockout from him, ‘hugo’ suggests he’s verging ever closer.
21st October 2022
Bastille — Give Me The Future
3-5 Stars
Bastille’s choral, digestible power pop DNA is present, but grittier than usual.
4th February 2022
Chvrches — Screen Violence
5 Stars
Their most euphoric rallying cry to date.
26th August 2021
The Killers — Pressure Machine
4 Stars
An album which invites you to dig a little deeper.
13th August 2021
Vince Staples — Vince Staples
4-5 Stars
More of a glance into the sketchbook of Vince Staples, than main-stage-at-Coachella.
9th July 2021
Master Peace — Public Display Of Affection
4-5 Stars
A flawless meeting of intention and execution.
1st July 2021
Tom Jones — Surrounded By Time
4 Stars
A release that embraces the gravitas and legacy of Tom’s life and attempts to tie up the loose ends.
22nd April 2021
Bull — Discover Effortless Living
4 Stars
A guitar-wielding force to be reckoned with.
25th March 2021
Taylor Swift — evermore
4-5 Stars
Both albums showcase Taylor as an unrivalled lyrical force.
14th December 2020
The Avalanches — We Will Always Love You
4 Stars
A hopeful look forward.
10th December 2020
Bree Runway — 2000AND4EVA
4 Stars
Her sights are firmly set on being the Queen of 2021.
9th November 2020
Master Peace — Love Bites
4 Stars
Master Peace definitely passes the vibe check.
5th November 2020
The Killers — Imploding The Mirage
4 Stars
An album that feels rich and invigorating, and proves they’re still one of our most treasured bands for a reason.
20th August 2020