Blouse - Imperium
3-5 Stars
A hazy record that is both slightly broody and yet also rather unconcerned.
19th September 2013
3-5 Stars rated Albums & EPs
Touché Amoré - Is Survived By
3-5 Stars
Hardcore gets thoughtful with the Californians’ latest.
18th September 2013
The Naked And Famous - In Rolling Waves
3-5 Stars
A welcome return.
16th September 2013
Manic Street Preachers - Rewind The Film
3-5 Stars
While it may not be what’s written on most fans’ wish list, Manic Street Preachers have a special kind of magic touch.
14th September 2013
Crystal Stilts - Nature Noir
3-5 Stars
The New Yorkers get clearer, though no less fuzzy on their third full-length.
13th September 2013
Cloud Control - Dream Cave
3-5 Stars
Their move to London sees the Australians’ sound tinged with a little more grit.
9th September 2013
Jackson Scott - Melbourne
3-5 Stars
As a debut, ‘Melbourne’ is about as honest an expression as it comes.
9th September 2013
Delorean - Apar
3-5 Stars
The Spaniards drop that off-kilter dreaminess for unrelenting optimism on their latest.
8th September 2013
Goldfrapp - Tales of Us
3-5 Stars
The electro duo veer a little more towards the organic on this far-out effort.
7th September 2013
Willis Earl Beal - Nobody Knows
3-5 Stars
Despite a cold start, the Chicagoan’s second full-length becomes a real tearjerker.
7th September 2013
London Grammar – If You Wait
3-5 Stars
An album of graceful sophistication.
5th September 2013
King Khan & The Shrines - Idle No More
3-5 Stars
A hugely enjoyable return.
2nd September 2013
Volcano Choir - Repave
3-5 Stars
There’s an all-too slippery nature at the core of many of the songs.
2nd September 2013
The Dodos - Carrier
3-5 Stars
A fitting eulogy.
1st September 2013
NO CEREMONY/// - NO CEREMONY///
3-5 Stars
A strong a shot of a statement of real intent.
30th August 2013
Chelsea Wolfe - Pain Is Beauty
3-5 Stars
Wolfe is scarily assured.
30th August 2013
Splashh - Comfort
3-5 Stars
There’s an irresistible spontaneity to ‘Comfort’ that makes it hard to dislike.
29th August 2013
Troumaca - The Grace
3-5 Stars
Troumaca exist entirely in their own exciting space.
28th August 2013
King Krule - 6 Feet Beneath The Moon
3-5 Stars
He hits so many spots and they all seem to fit his deep-and-surly style perfectly.
22nd August 2013
Bent Shapes - Feels Weird
3-5 Stars
A debut that’s as youthful as it is sophisticated.
18th August 2013
White Hills - So You Are… So You’ll Be
3-5 Stars
This is all you’d expect from a White Hills album – both aggressive and ferocious.
17th August 2013
Superchunk - I Hate Music
3-5 Stars
A pull-no-punches pugilist of a record. With tunes!
16th August 2013
Zola Jesus - Versions
3-5 Stars
The common thread throughout, perhaps unsurprisingly, is Danilova’s voice.
15th August 2013
Ty Segall - Sleeper
3-5 Stars
More a sonic exploration of Segall’s mind. And it’s trippy.
13th August 2013
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.