Towa Bird - Gentleman

2-5 Stars

Almost aggressive in its pursuit of radio friendliness.

13th May 2026

DEADLETTER - Existence Is Bliss

2-5 Stars

A record that thrives in moments of friction.

25th February 2026

Sleaford Mods - The Demise Of Planet X

2-5 Stars

Much like the state of the country they wax lyrical about, Sleaford Mods are stuck in a rut.

14th January 2026

hard life - onion

2-5 Stars

A title which suggests multitudes, yet in reality — as with its edible namesake — just repeats more of the same.

16th July 2025

Pig Pen - Mental Madness

2-5 Stars

A formidable attempt, but often feels like the band struggle to find an identity of their own.

25th June 2025

Lifeguard - Ripped and Torn

2-5 Stars

A few tears at the seams.

5th June 2025

Circa Waves - Death & Love Pt. 1 

2-5 Stars

A frustratingly safe exercise in walking well-trodden paths.

30th January 2025

Elias Rønnenfelt - Heavy Glory

2-5 Stars

A jumbled disappointment.

23rd October 2024

J Mascis - What Do We Do Now

2-5 Stars

Fans will hear echoes of his best work, but for most this is a stale, uninspired outing for the legendary figure.

31st January 2024

NewDad - Madra

2-5 Stars

No doubt these songs will triumph when performed live, but as a record, ​‘Madra’ isn’t quite it.

24th January 2024

Kevin Abstract - Blanket

2-5 Stars

There are bright spots, but these are few and far between.

3rd November 2023

Dizzy - Dizzy

2-5 Stars

After a blistering beginning, the remainder meshes into the unremarkable.

16th August 2023

Miles Kane - One Man Band

2-5 Stars

It all feels very safe.

4th August 2023

Muse - Will Of The People

2-5 Stars

A smorgasbord of dystopian-flavoured cringe.

26th August 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love

2-5 Stars

Whatever your view on the Chili Peppers, this record will only confirm it.

1st April 2022

Silverbacks - Archive Material

2-5 Stars

A puzzling, and largely forgettable collection.

21st January 2022

Fickle Friends - Are We Gonna Be Alright?

2-5 Stars

Unfortunately, it often misses the mark.

14th January 2022

Connan Mockasin - Jassbusters Two

2-5 Stars

Like a sequel to a classic film that didn’t really need to happen.

3rd November 2021

The Joy Formidable - Into The Blue

2-5 Stars

It largely finds itself coasting on one level.

19th August 2021

Inhaler - It Won’t Always Be Like This

2-5 Stars

The one point there is a spark here is a case of too little too late.

8th July 2021

Sons of Raphael - Full-Throated Messianic Homage

2-5 Stars

What it’s less adept at is giving us anything memorable; a song; even something to feel.

20th May 2021

Weezer - Van Weezer

2-5 Stars

It just doesn’t make sense.

6th May 2021

Crumb - Ice Melt

2-5 Stars

‘Ice Melt’ struggles to reach the same bright heights as its predecessor. From the off, it’s simply boring.

29th April 2021

London Grammar - Californian Soil

2-5 Stars

It’s all still as magnolia-hued as before.

15th April 2021