Reviews
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2013-03-20
In Love Peace
Peace take the past and swish it about with a bit swagger, and the results are just dandy.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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2013-03-20
On Floating Bodies Conquering Animal Sound
Second set from Glaswegian electro duo, successfully expanding their debut’s palette.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-03-18
Bloodsports Suede
A passionate and seductive album which reminds us how distinctive this band can be.reviewed by Jaime Gill
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2013-03-11
Mala Devendra Banhart
A sense of love and lightness lingers after this eighth album has run its course.reviewed by Laura Barton
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2013-03-11
The Invisible Way Low
Twenty years into their career, Low have created one of their best albums yet.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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2012-01-30
Old Ideas Leonard Cohen
The Canadian ladies’ man returns with a first studio album in seven years.reviewed by Ian Winwood
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2012-01-30
Illuminated People Islet
Something as bizarrely brilliant as this debut needs to be savoured.reviewed by Ben Hewitt
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2012-01-09
Creatures of an Hour Still Corners
Subtle but memorable songs, seeped in monochrome, fill the Londoners’ debut for Sub Pop.reviewed by Brad Barrett
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2012-01-09
Bandwagonesque Teenage Fanclub
They were only reinventing the wheel, but Bandwagonesque keeps on spinning.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2012-01-09
La Grande Laura Gibson
This gem of a long-player deserves all the plaudits that will hopefully meet its release.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-01-09
Glowing Mouth Milagres
A polished, well-arranged album that could find a happy home in countless collections.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2011-11-14
O, Devotion! Liz Green
Her debut’s been a long time coming, but these 10 tracks have been worth the wait.reviewed by Luke Slater
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2011-11-14
Hello Sadness Los Campesinos!
LC! may have matured, but the essence of what’s made them a cult band remains.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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2011-11-14
Geronimo! Piney Gir
A fifth set from the Brit-based Kansas girl, which finds her expanding her palette.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2011-11-14
Both Ways Open Jaws The Dø
The kind of intriguing ‘oddness’ the likes of Florence Welch strain and wheeze for.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2011-11-14
50 Words for Snow Kate Bush
The sublime and the ridiculous: this is classic Kate.reviewed by Jude Rogers
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2011-10-24
National Treasures – The Complete Singles Manic Street Preachers
Warts ‘n’ all singles collection from a contradictory and preposterously brilliant band.reviewed by Camilla Pia
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2011-10-24
Veronica Falls Veronica Falls
Filled with enough dark delights to send tingles up and down your spine.reviewed by Ben Hewitt
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2011-10-05
Ashes & Fire Ryan Adams
Adams’ lucky 13th long-player showcases an artist maturing with grace and poise.reviewed by Colin Roberts
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2011-10-03
Only in Dreams Dum Dum Girls
A darker, deeper collection that builds well on the LA band’s debut LP.reviewed by Jen Long