‘Modern Ruin’ is a sensational triumph that offers more variety than its predecessor, and cements Frank Carter as a symbol for what hard rock stands for in the 21st century.
El-P and Killer Mike return with their most politically-charged album to date.
Nearly five years in the making, The xx’s third album ‘I See You’ is another triumph, retaining all their established qualities but impressively expanding their sonic palette.
An insightful selection of brilliantly executed cover versions sits nicely alongside live tracks on this excellent companion piece to TLSP’s ‘Everything You’ve Come To Expect’.
This is a Metallica album not dominated by the blood-pumping riffs or by Kirk Hammett’s shredding solos but by the ingenuity of the stories
The good news for fans of Justice is that the French duo’s signature sound didn’t go anywhere. Though sometimes, you can’t help but wish that by album three they would step out into uncharted territory just a bit more.
‘An Odd Entrances’ reveals a more gradual demeanour than its preceding partner, however, its capacity to build enormous sonic pressure remains painstakingly present.
‘We Got It From Here…’ will be remembered as the perfect farewell from some of the finest godfathers in alternative hip hop.
In ‘FLOTUS’, Lambchop are on their 12th, and perhaps most interesting, album to date.
Where other rock duos fall down through trying too hard, Honeyblood achieve great quality effortlessly.