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A smart, retronic record for anyone who wanted The King of Limbs to be more sing-along.
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Mariachi, C&W, gospel, psych rock, blues and soul dazzlingly mashed together.
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The chamber-rock/folk Londoners’ latest LP lacks life, passion and imagination.
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A ghost story collection that grows goose-bumps in the night.
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A debut of MGMT-like magic to leave you pumped up for more.
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A record of big sounds, bigger themes and enormous ambitions.
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Kane’s solo debut could have been unearthed from Joe Meek’s basement.
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The pop album of the year, by at least a dozen choruses.
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The Leeds band’s third album finds them treading water.
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A catchy US hit that’s not afraid to offend mainstream sensibilities.
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Ambition gels with ability and strengths, producing magic results.
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A mainstream marshmallow with an acidic coating worth a lick.
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The Heads’ coming of age still makes near perfect sense.
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The sweet and spellbinding performer releases a colourful audio-visual package.
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Reconnects with and rejuvenates a classic strand of the 80s revival.
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This is the Kings graciously accepting their ceremonial mainstream robes.
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Damon Gough has become the epitome of new folk conformity.
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Ex-Razorlight drummer shows that talent can lurk behind the hi-hat.
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The Australians have turned out to be this generation’s Meh Meh Mehs.
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They’ve lost none of their melodic punch since Girl From Mars fell to Earth.
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Deez tackles traditional geek concerns but with a darkly comic bent.
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A collection of monumental music to truly cherish.
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The scope and depth of Plastic Beach is staggering.
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Music from the Dalston basement club at the end of the universe.
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30 minutes of ardent indie crackle worthy of no few plaudits.
