The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

Category New Album Releases

REVIEW: Natalie McCool – ‘The Great Unknown’ (Fortress Sounds)

Natalie McCool’s ‘second debut’ album reaffirms all the raw songwriting talent that has made her one to watch for the last few years – but it still lacks a distinctive sound.

REVIEW: The Weeknd – ‘Starboy’ (XO / Republic)

‘Starboy’, the third album from The Weeknd, sees the Ontario native attempt to walk the line between the two prior records to differing results.

REVIEW: DNCE – ‘DNCE’ (Republic Records)

DNCE’s eponymous debut will definitely surprise the most sceptical listeners

REVIEW: Metallica – ‘Hardwired…To Self-Destruct ‘ (Blackened)

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

REVIEW: Justice – ‘Woman’ (Ed Banger Records)

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.

REVIEW: Thee Oh Sees – ‘An Odd Entrances’ (Castle Face Records)

‘An Odd Entrances’ reveals a more gradual demeanour than its preceding partner, however, its capacity to build enormous sonic pressure remains painstakingly present.

REVIEW: Sleigh Bells – ‘Jessica Rabbit’ (Torn Clean)

On ‘Jessica Rabbit’ Sleigh Bells have chosen to tone down the noise in favour of a more R&B and pop-influenced record.

REVIEW: Simian Mobile Disco – ‘Welcome To Sideways’ (Delicacies)

With ‘Welcome To Sideways’ Simian Mobile Disco bring us further on their musical weirdness mystery tour.

REVIEW: Lambchop – ‘FLOTUS’ (City Slang / Merge)

In ‘FLOTUS’, Lambchop are on their 12th, and perhaps most interesting, album to date.