Bastille — Wild World
4 Stars
Full of pomp and grandeur, Bastille’s second album is a bolder, more ambitious step-up from their debut.
5th September 2016
Labels
Virgin EMI
Jamie T - Trick
3 Stars
‘Trick’ is the sound of a more carefree and content Jamie T, trying new things and seeing what sticks.
2nd September 2016
Alessia Cara — Know It All
4 Stars
‘Know It All’ isn’t perfect, but it’d be a challenge not to fall for even just some its charms.
11th March 2016
Slaves — Are You Satisfied?
3 Stars
The real charm of this record comes in its additional moments of character.
30th May 2015
Brandon Flowers — The Desired Effect
4 Stars
Brandon is still very much the star of this show.
14th May 2015
Best Coast - California Nights
4 Stars
The duo feel reinvigorated.
1st May 2015
Only Real - Jerk At The End Of The Line
3 Stars
Honesty does the trick on Only Real’s no-strings-attached debut.
29th March 2015
Laura Marling — Short Movie
4 Stars
‘Short Movie’ is wonderfully unlike anything Marling has ever attempted before.
21st March 2015
Fall Out Boy — American Beauty/American Psycho
3 Stars
Is it still Fall Out Boy? Undoubtedly.
17th January 2015
Kiesza — Sound Of A Woman
3 Stars
Kiesza has a whole lot more tricks up her sleeve.
28th November 2014
TV On The Radio - Seeds
4 Stars
TV on the Radio leap ahead with a renewed sense of being.
15th November 2014
The Gaslight Anthem — Get Hurt
3 Stars
The atmospheric, expansive sound signals a progression in in favour of a more nuanced approach.
6th August 2014