Railing against the upheaval in the world, ‘Spirit’ is Depeche Mode’s angriest and most political album yet.
Six albums into an incredible career, Laura Marling undergoes another subtle reinvention with ‘Semper Femina’.
Colorado couple Tennis’ fourth album is a perfectly pleasant affair, but doesn’t dare to break from an increasingly formulaic style.
Circa Waves’ make-or-break second record ‘Different Creatures’ expands the sound of their debut, making for festival-ready tunes their fans should lap up.
Reanimating The Shins after a five-year hiatus with a whole new backing band, James Mercer’s ‘Heartworms’ is sometimes too forced to match up to previous glories.
In a career spanning 40 years, there are very few things Paul Weller hasn’t done, but a film soundtrack is a first.
Grandaddy’s ‘Last Place’ has a couple of mediocre moments, but still manages to be the most enjoyable addition to their catalogue since ‘The Sophtware Slump’.
Sleaford Mods may be nine albums but they show no sign of slowing down with their tirade against all things pop-culture with ‘English Tapas’ – even if that include themselves.
With their second album ‘Volcano’, Temples refine and polish the winning formula from their 2014 debut.
The commercial juggernaut of Ed Sheeran will rumble on, and nothing anybody will say about ‘÷’ will make any difference. That said, it’s crushingly average.