Lethal Bizzle - Back To Bizznizz

3 Stars

A strong fusion of playful grimey pop and politics, Lethal’s Bizznizz is looking pretty good. Just banish any thoughts of Gordon Brown getting grimey. We bet it’s not a pretty sight.

23rd July 2007

Queens Of The Stone Age - Era Vulgaris

3 Stars

In spite of all their drama, the twists and turns of QOTSA haven’t killed the band — they’ve just taken it in a new and, ultimately rather welcome direction.

12th June 2007

The Crimea - Secrets Of The Witching Hour

3 Stars

Surprisingly, ​‘Bombay Sapphire Coma’ isn’t a Big Brother style veiled slur, and the track benefits from a steady undercurrent and growing choral burst.

7th May 2007

The Noisettes - What’s The Time Mr Wolf?

3 Stars

Right from the off, The Noisettes’ debut is a brash and noisy affair.

5th February 2007

Idlewild - A Distant History: Rarities 1997-2007

3 Stars

Super duper early singles ​‘Queen Of The Troubled Teens’ and ​‘Chandelier’ adequately lay out the blueprints for a future indie heavyweight.

29th January 2007

The Charlatans - Forever - The Singles

3 Stars

‘Forever — The Singles’ is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a rollercoaster ride through The Charlatans’ collection.

6th November 2006

Basement Jaxx - Crazy Itch Radio

3 Stars

More ​‘Crazy Kitsch’ than ​‘Crazy Itch’, fans will probably delight in the ramshackle of it all, while the rest of us will just dance along to the singles.

4th September 2006

Razorlight - Razorlight

3 Stars

So, why if Johnny Borrell is so obsessed with himself does the album feature four men on the front and not just himself?

17th June 2006

Oasis - Don’t Believe The Truth

3 Stars

‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ may not be up there with Definitely Maybe’ or ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’, but it’s by far the best thing since.

30th May 2005

Broken Social Scene - Feel Good Lost

3 Stars

The UK release of Broken Social Scene’s low key debut album is in stark contrast to the acclaimed follow up ​‘You Forgot It In People’s assorted content and variable members.

31st January 2005

Biffy Clyro - Infinity Land

3 Stars

There’s a lot to be said for a good, honest, devoted fanbase though — and this is a band who have the best in the business. For them this will be a classic of near biblical proportions.

4th October 2004

Ash - Meltdown

3 Stars

In fact towards the end of the album things almost end up in a bizarre realm of kiddy metal. For every bright moment there’s a missed opportunity.

17th May 2004

Super Furry Animals - Phantom Phorce

3 Stars

Although not recommended for the wider audience, it’s well worth the investment for the die-hard SFA fans that need a stopgap purchase before the release of their next album.

19th April 2004

Ben Kweller - On My Way

3 Stars

Ben Kweller: that indie little brother you never had. Forget the fact he’s 23 and married — he’s always going to be that kid.

19th April 2004