‘Near To The Wild Heart Of Life’ sees Japandroids built on their existing sound to create a blissful moment of serenity.
Following in the wake of some great hit singles, Migos sadly can’t keep up the pace for a full album on second effort ‘Culture’.
‘Life Without Sound’ sees Dylan Baldi’s Cloud Nothings re-invent themselves once again for their fourth record.
Cherry Glazerr’s second album ‘Apocalipstick’ makes a more mature but nonetheless vital statement.
‘Yesterday’s Gone’ proves to be a debut album worthy of the hype surrounding young British talent Loyle Carner.
The Proper Ornaments’ second LP ‘Foxhole’ grows naturally out of their debut, full of retro charm indebted to the very best of the 1960s.
‘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.
Menace Beach’s scuzzy second album ‘Lemon Memory’ continues the good work of their debut, but doesn’t really build on it.
‘Hang’ frequently sounds brilliant, but Foxygen’s noise is occasionally weightless.
Whilst some may have hoped for an experimental masterpiece, or a piece of psych-pop bliss, on Ozcy Mlody, the Flaming Lips have kept true to their Terror sound.
