On their fourth album and first with their new drummer, Pulled Apart By Horses continue to be one of the most consistently entertaining guitar bands in Britain.
The evolution of Spoon has proven to be a joy to behold, with every album subtly reinventing just what the band is and ‘Hot Thoughts’ is no different.
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.
