If every song was 'Age of Consent' or 'The Village' levels, this would be the greatest album of the 1980s
Vampire Weekend's third album is nothing short of a masterclass in musical evolution, seamlessly blending intellectual and insightful lyricism, adventurous and often unorthodox instrumentation and emotional depth. It opens with the wistful mystery of "Obvious Bicycle", whose smoggy verses and off-kilter rhythm propel you headfirst into the propulsive momentum of "Unbelievers". From the album's first breath, you know you're on a journey that is somehow both ... read more
The defining abum of its genre and its time.
Arcade Fire's debut blasted onto the scene like an emotional blitzkrieg – an album that still sounds as urgent and life-affirming as the day it arrived into the world. Every time you listen to "Funeral", it sweeps you up in its grandeur, in its intimacy and in its unshakeable and unmistakable conviction. This is music that refuses to stay polite and quiet; it insists on settling you in, then gradually overwhelming you before finally rewarding you with moments of devastating ... read more
Their strongest work since 2015's Supermodel and a refreshing change.
Beautiful all throughout, you feel like you're being taken away and transported to a thousand different planets all at the same time.
One of the greatest debut albums of all time. Ahead of it's time and intentionally brilliant. It's intricate yet simple, loud yet introspective. Fantastically clever and a must-listen for anyone, no matter your taste.