‘Pollinator’ stays true to Blondie’s classic sound while keeping it relevant and fresh for 2017, and shows there’s plenty of life in the band yet.
The idea that a debut album should represent the sound of a band is one which remains true 99% of the time, however, during ‘United States of Horror’s 40+ minutes, the only notion of clarity we get is that Ho99o9 are as uncommitted to one sound as they are committed to challenging the listener.
At The Drive-In’s first recorded music in 17 years is a worthwhile exercise, but ‘in·ter a·li·a’ doesn’t ever really come close to their finest moments.
Slowdive’s first album in 22 years might just be their best.
Pond’s seventh studio album ‘The Weather’ sees them change gears slightly, moving in a slightly more synthesised direction like their friends Tame Impala did with ‘Currents’.
No Shape is a delightful record, built on superb lyricism and ably assisted by some excellent instrumentation.
Kasabian’s sixth studio album ‘For Crying Out Loud’ sees them go over old ground yet again.
Mac DeMarco is one of the greatest crafters of the love song working today, as exemplified on his mellow third album ‘This Old Dog’.
With eighth album ‘In Spades’, the resurrection and second chapter of The Afghan Whigs continues with considerable force and vigour.
‘Gargoyle’ is a reminder of Mark Lanegan’s talent as an artist in his own right, not just us a creative foil for others.
