I’m not sure Future is capable smashing it out of the park when it comes to an hour long project, drop a quarter of the album from the final cut and it’ll without question be more enjoyable. When push comes to shove, Future is still firmly placed in that forbidden plateau. Luckily for him he’s a superstar with a big pull and the ability to drop a much better album than this at the drop of a ... read more

Now of course I know this album is basically entirely tongue in cheek and just a veteran band having a bit of fun; but when the tongue in cheek fun comes in the form of sounding like pissed up karaoke singers and a bunch of dudes who played Rock Band once and thought they could make it as a band; there is going to be immediate cause for concern.

http://viberant.co.uk/2019/01/30/weezer-weezer-teal-album-album-review/

Good things come to those who wait, and Boogie’s fans have been rewarded for their patience in this instance. It’s a quality debut that can only cause the Compton rapper’s stock to rise.

http://viberant.co.uk/2019/02/05/boogie-everythings-for-sale-album-review/

This album is without question the next step in Toro y Moi’s ever evolving sound, it’s more upbeat than previous endeavours. It’s bold yet smooth synthpop is infectious and the slick autotune feels youthful. It’s a project that sounds free of any negativity that could possibly hold Toro back.

http://viberant.co.uk/2019/01/19/toro-y-moi-outer-peace-album-review/

With its star-studded lineup, one could suggest that this is James Blake’s most trendy release to date, and I’d struggle to disagree. This isn’t where Assume Form finds its strength, mind, as this record is also his most personal, without a shadow of a doubt. As much as Blake has been the subject of adulation from music critics, perhaps this is the record where it matters least, for when it comes to absolving personal demons, few victories are as ... read more

On their sixth studio album amo, Bring Me The Horizon venture into sounds they’ve never even considered before; leaving behind metal roots and instead opting for more electronic and experimental sounds. It’s a bold move from a band who seem adamant on being bigger and better, creating their most cohesive and conceptual album to date.

http://viberant.co.uk/2019/01/29/bring-me-the-horizon-amo-album-review/

Unfinished, uninspired, uncouth. XXXTentacion's posthumous album is an absolute mess of cross-genre stinkbombs that have been rushed out by the record label; proving themselves to have equally as poor taste and morals as the artist they represent. Grave-digging like this is insulting to all involved, especially when it sounds this half-hearted.

On his third studio album Some Rap Songs, Earl Sweatshirt once again shows us all how massive his sleeves are. He manages to wear his deepest, darkest emotional trauma, his most avant-garde influences and his full personality on them; creating a rap album that could well pioneer a new wave of conscious experimental hip-hop.

http://viberant.co.uk/2018/12/05/earl-sweatshirt-some-rap-songs-review/

The 1975 are a band well versed in defying expectations, and to say they’ve done a bloody good job of it would be an understatement. It’s quite funny then, that an album that was supposed to mark the end of an era, could in fact be the beginning of something very special.

https://viberant.co.uk/2018/12/03/the-1975-a-brief-inquiry-into-online-relationships-review/

Tekashi 6ix9ine is currently on trial and facing a 32 year jail sentence for crimes that include armed robbery and conspiracy to murder; but after this latest project I think we should add his crimes to the music industry to his growing rap sheet.

https://viberant.co.uk/2018/12/01/6ix9ine-dummy-boy-review/

Following up from the success of his sophomore album, Malibu, Anderson .Paak has pushed the boat out with production and features to create a star studded album that will open a lot of eyes.

http://viberant.co.uk/2018/11/27/anderson-paak-oxnard-review/

Imagine Dragons are back with some more surface level music that tries to shock your system with expensive production, when in reality the content is about as imaginative and thought-provoking as dressing as a cat for Halloween. This certainly ain’t it chief.

http://viberant.co.uk/2018/11/15/imagine-dragons-origins-review/

Metro Boomin returns with authority and confirms to us all that he is the king of trap banger beats; boasting a collection of hits with some huge names on his new album NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES. While it’ll never be a conceptual masterpiece, it is a glowing example of Metro’s status as the gold standard producer in hip-hop; if you’re after red-hot anthems, then look no further.

http://viberant.co.uk/2018/11/14/metro-boomin-not-all-heroes-wear-capes-review/

This album sounds like the scribblings of a deranged Scientologist, as Muse opt for weird and dorky rather than quality content. Matt Bellamy reached for the stars on Simulation Theory, presumably in the hope he could land on a UFO, but instead he ended up six feet under the musical surface; killing his band and any shred of credibility he had left in the process.

http://viberant.co.uk/2018/11/13/muse-simulation-theory-review/

Vince Staples is the star attraction of a radio show-styled project here; and FM! is well worth tuning into. This surprise third album is short in length but has plenty of miles in its delivery, offering some west coast flavours and some nice surprises along the way.

http://viberant.co.uk/2018/11/07/vince-staples-fm-album-review/

On her second album Chris, Héloïse Letissier displays her truest form, the femme fatale of the pop genre with elegance and poise in abundance. She is an absolute star and has to be honoured as one of pop music’s true shining lights after this compelling, powerful listen. Christine & The Queens is a form of expression for Héloïse, and this sophomore album is her magnum opus; an incredible insight into the world of an eccentric ... read more

Overall this isn't near a Kendrick solo release, but that was always expected. It's slightly held back by it's connection to Disney in honesty, had this album took place without Disney, we'd have something much heavier, filled with more content and more risks. The incredible thing is it's still a very good album.

https://viberant.co.uk/2018/02/18/album-review-black-panther-the-album/

It's soulful brilliance to put it simple. Kanye West worked wonders on production and Pusha T had the venom to match it. Whether he was proclaiming his place in raps illustrious top 5 or taking shots at Drake, he did it well and he did it with a vengeance. Easily Pusha's best album. He's always been on the verge of something special, and he might very well have broken through to be one of raps biggest stars.

https://viberant.co.uk/2018/05/29/pusha-t-daytona-album-review/

This feels like a new start for MGMT, they've gone back to the drawing board and honed in on their skills to craft a cohesive synth-pop album; returning to form with a huge bang.

https://viberant.co.uk/2018/03/01/album-review-mgmt-little-dark-age/

XXXTentacion tries a few new things with this new album but it's all the same result, pretentious, fake deep nonsense that is designed to try and make us feel sorry for him despite his inexplicable past.

https://viberant.co.uk/2018/04/03/album-review-xxxtentacion/