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Animated and unrelenting debut set from London electro-rock quartet.
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A double album of evolution, showcasing a Biffy Clyro ready for any industry curveballs.
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If they survive the winners’ curse, Little Mix could prove an interesting prospect.
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The record-breaking boyband’s second album ticks every fan’s boxes.
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An album both novel and nostalgic, yet with an identity entirely of its own.
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Scots’ comeback showcases their tightly defined chemistry and accomplished storytelling.
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The trio’s second album arrives well-equipped to do some serious damage to the charts.
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A play-it-safe debut from the Irish trio, though not without its charms.
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With an inimitable voice and a charismatic presence, Delilah is pop royalty in waiting.
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It’s the more sincere moments that prove standouts on Cheryl’s third album.
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New Yorkers’ second LP is one big, beautiful oxymoron, and really rather special.
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Album six sees the US pop-rockers toying with their formula… slightly.
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Mature and considered rock from a band playing to its strengths on album eight.
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This second studio album cements Minaj’s reputation as a truly unique entity.
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A polished debut that’ll leave his fans wanting more.
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Revels in its approachable, unashamed pop goodness.
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Rapper’s new album has staying power way beyond any flavour-of-the-month fascination.
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Love him or loathe him, Guetta’s influence on today’s pop is incredible.
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An album that transcends any accepted conventions for female singer-songwriters.
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Beautifully illustrates the talent of its author, on a level he dictates.
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Self-effacing fourth album from the Canadian star, but lacking authenticity.
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Turns out that I’m Like a Bird was something of a red herring…
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An album of intellect and development, its makers as commanding as they ever were.
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Displays intelligence, individuality and character – but too often morphs into parody.
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Boasts a perfect, accessible sound for the distinctive vocals of a distinctive artist.
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Commendably sells their incomparable brand of dark, licentious rock beautifully.
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Sweet 7 doesn’t sell the Sugababes as individuals or as a brand.
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A slinky second album from the award-winning Australian teenager.
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It’s relevant, it’s contemporary, and it’s edgy enough.
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Music of a staggeringly low quality.
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An album of box-ticking, airwave-satiating harmlessness.
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Validates the authentic musician behind the gloss.
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The Law of the Playground is a pretty close approximation as to how it would sound.
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Technical wizardry on keyboards and guitar, ambitious harmonies achieved by...
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Scars – if they can't be completely removed by surgery, at least they fade in time.
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Alternate Endings proves that Fightstar are far from transitory.
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Tindersticks know their craft, and can execute it with finesse.
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Rather than being a masterpiece, it's more a brief demonstration of genuine potential.
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If nothing else, it's the mark of a band finally ready for the big time.
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...Underlines the band as one hell of a bright prospect.
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The mark of a band who've put a bit of love into their flipside catalogue.
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I Should Coco stands up as an iconic 90s masterpiece.
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The ex-Sugababe's second album puts her firmly in the spotlight.
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Tune-friendly pop-rock from these Londoners. Hotly-tipped by BBC News!
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...On this evidence, could well be a Johnny Cash for the 21st century.
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...She’s going to soar.
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...These songs just about invoke a shoulder-shrug.
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...There’s very little to find fault with.
