Stuart Evans
Idlewild is no nostalgic LP—it’s the sound of a band rejuvenated. Confident, certain, and brilliantly alive. Yes, it reflects on the past, but more importantly, it brightens the future. Pure gold.
8mo
“Evergreen” is a mature, profoundly introspective collection of songs that are incredibly personal yet emotionally available to anyone who cares to listen.
1y
Our Brand Could Be Yr Life is a solid example of proof that sometimes you have to look backwards and reflect to move forward. In doing so Bodgea has released a tight, delightful collection of songs that over time and space have grown into something wonderful.
2y
This record sounds fresh and invigorating, nodding to the past with the brightest of futures.
2y
The Ride reunion will be ten years old later this year. What Interplay does is show how vital this return has become.
2y
It is her best work to date. Whilst 2020’s Saint Cloud record was a sheer triumph in how beautiful, engaging, mature, and subtle her writing can be, Tigers Blood moves this up a gear and cuts loose with wild abandon
2y
It is heartfelt and features some of the most incredible, tender moments Elbow has built their career on. This song and those collected with it will be seen as classic Elbow. This record is AUDIO GOLD.
2y
This is easily the best work Liam Gallagher has done post-Oasis and the best we've had from John Squire post-Second Coming. For those this record is aimed at, it's an absolute joy. It doesn't need to impress everyone, but it will impress those it is meant for, and there are a fair few million of those.
2y
They are old school but positively current, and Millennials is just the start.
2y
Yellowcard leaves their pop-punk sound on the floor and taps into the world of Nashville’s ambient post-rock duo Hammock to reinvent and reimagine some of their most memorable songs ... These versions bring new interpretations and meanings for listeners who have lived with them for many years.
2y
152 is a self-assured, driven and gripping record that stands out in Taking Back Sunday's catalogue as the most mature and compelling album to date.
2y
It is a new, fresh sound for a band that will excel in everything they do. Third albums don’t get much better than this. Congratulations on taking a chance and a risk. I wish more bands would take Pip Blom’s approach—more power to them.
2y
For an album that almost didn’t get recorded, Time Waits For No One has brought Local Natives together tighter than ever. They’ve not only survived, but they’ve evolved as a group.
2y
On their latest studio album Daughter expand the musical palette with beautiful songs of love and longing.
3y
This record is a fan service dream. That said, if you aren’t familiar with The Pretty Reckless and their work, then this would actually be a smart place to start, there’s a lovely, warm feel to the record, and it offers you a great look into the band and their influences. It’s a very clever move.
3y
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