Fun, headbanging electro house. Catchy as hell and whilst not groundbreaking, it's just a bloody good time

Simple but great floor fillers.

“Madvillainy” has to stand as one of the best‑produced hip hop albums I have ever listened to. As a complete package, it really has everything: amazing beats with incredibly creative sample use (with Strange Ways standing out to me as a fan of Gentle Giant), and absolutely exceptional mixing that keeps the album sounding modern well over 20 years later. The rapping, lyrics, and flows from DOOM and all other artists involved are close to flawless, with songwriting and bars that ... read more

Merry Christmas. I'm sad now.

Whilst not as cohesive as some of Radiohead's truly great albums, "Hail to the Thief" still stands as an exceptional example of the band's versatility, blending rock and electronic elements in a way that kept me engaged throughout. Coupled with their always-stellar lyricism and fantastic production, it’s an album that proves Radiohead can craft a record with at least one song for everyone to gush over.

Still incredibly modern-sounding nearly 8 years later. Just goes to show how ahead of its time Charli and PC Music were when they produced this mixtape. Very underrated, in my opinion.

For me, even though "The Bends" is a great album, "OK Computer" is really where Radiohead became the band that would define the alternative rock scene of the early 2000s. Yes, there are still some elements of sharp and fuzzy rock, but they are almost perfectly combined with an artsy undertone—odd time signatures, crazy synth pads—the sound that defined their later music.

What makes it truly shine are the beautiful vocals and instrumental work. In particular, ... read more

This song reminds me of being in the backseat of my Mum's car, driving down the motorway listening to progressive trance. Nearly makes me cry every time I listen to it.

When ambition and skill are equally high, they come together to form something as beautiful and well-crafted as "LUX".

ROSALÍA's vocals are absolutely breathtaking, showcasing some of the finest raw skill and control I've heard from any artist in any genre. The instrumentation is nearly as brilliant, with luscious strings and some gorgeous combinations of pop percussion and the occasional synth. The crossover of classical with pop, Latin, and singer-songwriter ... read more

I heard the final quarter of this album in HMV, and when I saw they had the CD for sale, I had to grab a copy and put it on as soon as I got home.

I kinda miss this style of hip-hop—you don’t really get much of it nowadays. There are loads of tracks here I was already familiar with, but also a fair share that were completely new to me and I loved them. The instrumentals are just out of this world.

Yes, there are a couple of meh moments here and there (I really don’t need 90 ... read more

I’ve been slowly trying to get into more hip hop, and after hearing ATLiens on a DJ mix from DJ Zen, I decided to listen to the full album since that song absolutely slaps. It’s fair to say that the whole album—while perhaps not quite as strong as the title track—is a fantastic retro southern hip-hop record.

The verses are sharp, the production is consistent, and there are some excellent hooks throughout. ATLiens, Elevators, and Millennium stand out in particular.

I promised myself I’d listen to "Fairyland Codex" before the end of 2025 because it’s received some great reviews, and I’d never listened to a single TFS album—despite their music being right up my alley. I’m really pleased I finally got round to it, because it’s absolutely amazing.

That said, it’s quite different from what I expected. I came into this anticipating something a lot noisier and punkier, but what I got was something smoother, ... read more

A collaboration from two artists I’d never heard of, but may have to delve deeper into after this beautiful LP.

"What of Our Nature" is a very traditional-sounding folk album. Honestly, if you played it to me blind and told me it was released in 1972, I’d have believed you.

Lovely guitar work, beautiful instrumentation, and simplistic but effective production. This album is like a chicken casserole in winter—it just hits the spot.

Whilst it's clear that redveil's ambitions for this album were high, with fantastic lyricism, deep personal storytelling, and some ear-grabbing beats, "sankofa" does have its share of flaws that keep it from being a next-level experience.
Much of that lies in the production, which, for me, is one of the most important aspects of any jazz rap album. Unfortunately, it falls a little short. It's not bad by any means, but it lacks the clarity that great jazz rap albums ... read more

Kikagaku Moyo's debut album is a psychedelic blend of classic psych rock, enriched with strong Eastern influences and traditional instruments—elements occasionally found in rock, but rarely to this extent.

It's a great album to unwind with, featuring catchy motifs and some excellent jamming throughout.

Definitely an artist I'll be exploring further in the future.

A refreshing mixture of electropop and K-pop. It's not the most revolutionary album out there, but it's a really fun listen, and sometimes that's all an album needs to be to make it worth your time. It's short and sweet, and while I would have liked to see a bit more development in some tracks, as they cut off a bit early, it's preferable to the album dragging on.

I've been a very distant follower of Tool's music for quite a while now and have even listened to "Lateralus" a number of years ago, but I never properly got into their music.
However, I know plenty of people who are really into Tool, and one of them in particular has been goading me into listening to more Tool for ages, especially because of my affinity with KG&LW's metal music.

Well, I'm happy to say that, for the most part, their debut album does a lot to ... read more

"Back to Black" is an album that's always felt like part of my life. It was released when I was really young, and it's never truly left the stage—especially thanks to its singles, which I've heard countless times on the radio and at innumerable open mic nights. It's fair to say it has quite a reputation. Even after nearly 20 years, it still lives up to the hype. With its beautiful pop-soul vibe, the album remains fresh and engaging, blending uplifting moments ... read more

A short, sweet and impactful LP. It's varied, interesting and above all fun. You might critique it for its short runtime, but honestly, that saves this album from losing any of its novelty.

In a world where nostalgia-driven dance music is reaching a peak in popularity, it's nice to see that an OG like Skrillex can still put out multiple bangers in 1 year. This EP took me back about 10 years.