Hippo Campus - Bambi
65

I can only listen to three songs on this album, such a shame as I loved their first. It's not the change of direction I hoped they'd take. From infectious, catchy hooks to lots of electronic "noise".

Highlights: Bambi, Doubt, Golden

Hippo Campus - Landmark
92

I love every single song on this album. I've been coming back to it since it's been released and have never got tired of it.

Highlights: Buttercup, Epitaph, Vacation, Simple Season

Declan McKenna - The Key To Life On Earth
84

I am loving the direction his sound is going in

Laura Marling - Song For Our Daughter
77

I've been a huge fan of Laura Marling ever since Alas, I Cannot Swim, was released. I've enjoyed experiencing the journey she has been on as an artist, from the light, upbeat melodies of her debut, to her more recent albums which without a doubt are all fantastic, but perhaps not as immediately accessible.

For me, Song For Our Daughter sits ahead of Semper Femina and Short Movie, but behind her other four releases. In my opinion it starts strongly with three up tempo (in comparison to the ... read more

Lanterns on the Lake - Spook The Herd
63

I listened to this the whole way through and everything kind of blended together. I couldn't name any standout tracks. The vocals reminded me a bit of The Jezabels (probably just me there).

Ellis - Born Again
72

There's nothing particularly groundbreaking here but sonically it's pleasant. Fall Apart is my favourite track.

TOPS - I Feel Alive
66

It's nice enough. It was a pleasant listen through but is it something I'd come back to out of choice? Probably not. I've saved the album on Spotify as I wouldn't turn any of the songs off if they came on shuffle though.

Highlights for me are "I feel Alive" and "Witching Hour"

Soccer Mommy - color theory
86

This is my album of the first quarter. I love it, I can't describe exactly what it is but I just find this so easy to listen to, which is the first time I've had that experience with Soccer Mommy. Circle the Drain is a low key earworm as well, I can't get it out of my head.

Austra - Risk It
50

50 points for anything that isn't the chorus. 0 for the horrible high pitched parts.

David Byrne & St. Vincent - Love This Giant
68

I love Annie and I enjoy David Byrne's music. I like his unique voice - although I can see how it might grate on some. I have tried to listen to the whole album occasionally and I do find it difficult to do a complete run through. I enjoy Who, Dinner for Two, I am an Ape, and Lazarus. All of the other songs I struggle with.

Personal opinion is that St Vincent's parts on this album are weak - the instrumental and David Byrne's voice go well together but I find it just overpowers her. I love ... read more

Tennis - Swimmer
91

Tennis are one of my all-time favourite bands, some say their music is too samey but I love their sound. Swimmer doesn't disappoint. For me, it's been the easiest album to get into. I struggled with Yours, Conditionally for a while. I am amazed at how consistent they've been. Now that I've become fully immersed in their whole discography, I don't think I could name a some of theirs I don't like.

I can see myself coming back to this again and again, as I have done with every previous album. ... read more

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