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A ridiculously optimistic and happy third album from the Belfast band.
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Londoners’ debut is well crafted but fails to set pulses racing.
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Belfast band reinvents its sound and comes up smelling of roses.
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Their influences are old, but the Californian duo’s enthusiasm shines through.
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A subtle spell is cast by this gentle collection of songs.
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A genuine joy to listen to… Well, for a couple of weeks at least.
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Northern Irish trio delivers a seriously good second album.
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Belfast band’s debut hints at greatness but too often falls short.
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Agonisingly personal music, poured straight from the heart – just as punk should be.
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Frustrating fifth album from the Canadians, despite moments of excellence.
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The Welsh outfit has matured, honing its craft, and the results are special indeed.
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This belated UK debut makes clear that Of Monsters and Men are no one-hit wonders.
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Strange and otherworldly, this labour of love gradually finds its way into your heart.
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The best tracks here are made for glorious summer sing-alongs.
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An ingenious and accessible second album from the art-pop trio.
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Fourth LP from a band only a few small tweaks away from greatness.
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Florence reins in her exuberance in for this stripped-back live set.
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A combination of absurdity and accessibility makes this a fascinating debut.
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A polished debut full of gloom and grunge from a 21-year-old on the rise.
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A thrilling solo turn from 65daysofstatic’s Paul Wolinski.
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A sixth album that leans on U2 for inspiration, but ultimately finds its own footing.
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However seriously you choose to take it, this is a brilliant second album.
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RR mainman Graeme Ronald and his cohorts are making fascinating music.
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A disappointing return from the former Mercury champions
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Raw, aggressive and intelligent, this is a fascinating debut from a very promising band.
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This Britpop-channelling Chicago band’s potential for greatness is vast.
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Packed with joyous choruses that worm their way into your memory.
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Thunderous and well-produced gloomy goth-rock from the northeast.
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Easy-going and mellifluous, songs built on the simplest of patterns.
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They’ll get you singing along and digging out your dancing shoes.
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A powerful signal of intent and a fantastic debut.
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A whirlwind of an album, always keeping the listener on their toes.
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The New Jersey rockers combine elements of the past to create something truly unique.
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An enjoyable seventh album from one of the emo originals.
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There’s plenty to fall in love with on an album of such emotional weight.
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They harness a freewheeling spirit in a bid to escape seaside-town ennui.
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Genuine, well-crafted rock songs – a warm, welcoming success.
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The realities of life as a 20-something man in an underground band are laid bare.
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A debut to savour and take to your heart.
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The sound of a band at the peak of their game.
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A measured, beautifully crafted album that signals an exciting new dawn.
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The feel-good album of the year so far? Quite possibly.
