Music Reviews
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Devendra Banhart Mala
Devendra Banhart continues to expand his sound on this, his eighth studio offering, but does he manage to keep the charm that made his past music oh so special?
Richard Petty prepares to get on the dancefloor... hold tight. -
The Knife Shaking The Habitual
Heard the new one by Swedish brother-and-sister electronica duo, The Knife? Weird, isn't it.
Liberals have been giving Mark Davison a nerve itch... -
Cold War Kids Dear Miss Lonelyhearts
Touted as something of a concept album, Cold War Kids' fourth full-length takes us on a familiar trip to heartbreak, but without any semblance of satisfying resolution.
Gabbie Nirenburg reviews... -
Tyler, The Creator Wolf
Back again, who is he? Just your favourite OF member. It's a new release with beats you never heard.
James McKenna reviews... -
Willy Moon Here's Willy Moon
Willy Moon, an awkward-looking New Zealander, who despite his youth, fully surrenders himself to classic rock 'n' roll (with a bit of hip-hop thrown in) might be the maddest potential pop-star of recent years. And hallelujah for that!
Mark Davison hasn't laughed so hard at a record in a long time... -
How to destroy angels_ Welcome oblivion
The first full-length album from How to destroy angels_ is themed around the overwhelming, all-consuming nature of advancing technology. The slow burn to humanity's oblivion is accompanied by strong electronic textures, creative rhythms and excellent vocal performances. However, the album could have been stronger musically and thematically if it was shorter.
Joe Marvilli looks at the singularity through Reznor's point-of-view.... -
Bleached Ride Your Heart
LA's Bleached land with a debut album on the back of promising singles influenced diversely from The Rolling Stones to The Replacements to Blondie. But can they combine these into a significant and original sound?
Matt Bevington reviews... -
Suede Bloodsports
Twenty years ago, Suede were the saviours of British music and the figureheads of an exciting, new musical movement. After years of decline, a triumphant return gig in 2010 has paved the way for a first album of new material since 2002.
As a fan, Joe Rivers was a bit nervous about this one... -
Woodkid The Golden Age
Woodkid delivers a nuanced and varied album that makes for a stellar beginning to his musical career.
John Grimley tries to remember he doesn't actually live in the Middle Ages... -
Marnie Stern The Chronicles of Marnia
Idiosyncratic and endearingly yelpy guitar hero Marnie Stern has become something of a No Ripcord favourite, it seems - and her fourth album doesn't disappoint.
Stephen Wragg reviews...
