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A strong and skilfully delivered debut set from the tipped Londoner.
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This is a "traditional" Spiritualized album down to its marrow, and a great one.
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The electro-punk trio's debut is as deliriously creative as it is insufferably obnoxious.
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It’s overly dependent on its influences, but this second LP shows promise aplenty.
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The Australians have compromised their strengths to force themselves into a new style.
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Lights Out is surprising, sincere and, above all, a success.
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A debut LP worryingly suitable for soundtracking saccharine mobile phone ads.
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As much as he puts himself down, his work speaks confidently for itself.
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Favours subtle experimentation and imagination over chorus-heavy bluster.
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Dinosaur Jr. lynchpin’s solo LP drifts by like the caress of a summer breeze.
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The prolific Truckers hit yet another career peak.
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His magnificent tone and supple range shines thanks to Rick Rubin’s production.
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One of Petty’s best records gets a lick of deluxe paint.
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Animal Collective vocalist’s solo debut leads listeners into darker territory.
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A change of direction for the Australian singer, here presenting post-Gaga pop.
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An unremarkable debut that simply imitates the innovators.
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This time Menomena take aim for the heart as well as the head.
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A parade-worthy triumph from an artist rediscovering his experimental side.
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One of the hardest-rocking acts operating south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
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They’ve explored their boundaries, unconfined by audience expectations.
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This re-issued debut comes off as a devoted fan’s tribute album to his heroes.
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Plays out like an immaculately observed postcard journal.
