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Black Country, Newer Road.
‘Forever Howlong’ is the title of the now sextet Black Country, New Road’s third studio LP. The album would have you think it was made by a different band of talent altogether. After an unnerving plot twist in the announcement of the departure of frontman Isaac Wood preluding the release of their sophomore album ‘Ants From Up There', many wondered where and how the group would move forward. After 2023’s Live at Bush Hall, however, it ... read more

It's got it's highlights... but there's still a lot of slop between said highlights.

Favourite tracks: all of me, redrum, letter to my brudda, dangerous, dark days

A sweet and sincere experience that doesn't leave too significant of an impression. Still, a pleasant way to kick off the year! There are a couple of standouts, but there are also a couple of duds. Overall, while I don't see myself returning to to this project, I don't regret the 15 minutes of time I spent on listening.

Favourite tracks: hurt, killing time
Least-favourite track: friend

Part 2/3 of ALBUM SWAP WITH @Jakeify
My introduction to Duster, and I'm glad to say it was quite an enjoyable one. It's an incredibly compelling album given it's single-mood nature. The instrumentals, especially the guitar, are all so beautiful throughout this whole record. There's something so emotionally effective about the way Duster paints up this washed, dystopian soundscape, and how through it all lies the sound of a faint glimmer of hope. A tastefully subtle undertone that adds another ... read more