The trio’s long awaited fifth studio affair finds the Brothers Williams (Andy and Jez) and frontman Jimi Goodwin in full, unfettered possession of their powers to inspire through song.
Read moreElbow Craft Soliloquies for Our Troubled Times on Revelatory ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ | Album Review
The nine songs contained therein give much-needed voice and validation to the wide spectra of emotions that currently keep our world—and our lives—spinning.
Read moreLiam Gallagher’s Vital, Vibrant Voice Radiates on Soul-Affirming ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ | Album Review
Gallagher’s expanded role in the creation of his second solo affair suggests a growing composure coupled with an emboldened introspection as a songwriter.
Read moreRosie Lowe Triumphs with Unconventional, Unequivocally Brilliant ‘YU’ | Album Review
At the beating heart of Lowe’s spellbinding second act are the various manifestations of love that compel her—love for herself, for her partner, and for making music.
Read moreLucy Rose Digs Deep Within on Brave & Beautiful ‘No Words Left’ | Album Review
Produced by Tim Bidwell, Rose’s fourth studio album ‘No Words Left’ finds her baring the conflicts of her soul with an even more pronounced clarity and self-awareness.
Read moreOver the Rhine’s ‘Love & Revelation’ Illuminates the Resilience & Resolve of the Human Spirit | Album Review
‘Love & Revelation’ derives its strength and substance not from the prospect of escaping, but rather from the notion of embracing life—the good, the bad and everything in between.
Read moreJessica Pratt Transforms the Darkest Hours of the Night Into the Sublime with ‘Quiet Signs’ | Album Review
A terse yet utterly transcendent triumph of a third album that illuminates Ms. Pratt’s evolving songcraft, the brilliant ‘Quiet Signs’ rather remarkably augurs that her best may still be to come.
Read moreRichard Ashcroft Rekindles His Melodic Muse with Conviction & Grace on ‘Natural Rebel’ | Album Review
Ashcroft injects the ten songs here with a musical joie de vivre that, while certainly manifested across its precursor albums, achieves full, fantastic bloom on ‘Natural Rebel.’
Read moreNEW RELEASE ROUNDUP: Notable Albums of the Past Few Months
Check out our thoughts on the notable long players that have arrived in stores recently and warrant your attention.
Read moreTom Misch Stretches His Stirring Songcraft on Genre-Defying Debut ‘Geography’ | Album Review
An unassuming and uncompromisingly gratifying aural experience, ‘Geography’ is the reviewer’s personal favorite album of 2018 so far, until otherwise notified.
Read moreCourtney Marie Andrews Traverses the Heart, Mind & Soul on ‘May Your Kindness Remain’ | Album Review
Beyond Andrews’ soaring voice, the album’s core strength lies in the universal relatability and empathy of Andrews’ thoughtfully constructed narratives.
Read moreJosh Rouse Refines & Reinvigorates His Sound with ‘Love In The Modern Age’ | Album Review
If you prefer your music to sound amazing from beginning to end, well, then look no further than Josh Rouse’s terrific twelfth studio album.
Read moreBig K.R.I.T. Crafts Grand Manifesto of Purpose with ‘4eva Is A Mighty Long Time’ | Album Review
K.R.I.T.’s third studio LP examines the dichotomy between its creator’s ego and humility, and it’s this duality that makes the record such a captivating listen.
Read moreWolf Alice Seize the Day, Stave Off Sophomore Jinx on ‘Visions of a Life’ | Album Review
The band’s second LP proves even more rewarding than its precursor due to their maturing musicianship and Ellie Rowsell’s more confessional lyricism.
Read moreJordan Rakei Triumphs on Brave & Bewitching ‘Wallflower’ | Album Review
With eloquence and grace in equal measure, ‘Wallflower’ embodies Rakei’s distinctive, ambitious musical vision.
Read moreLucy Rose’s ‘Something’s Changing’ is Intimate, Inspired and Indispensable | Album Review
An album of undeniable grace and unequivocal beauty, Rose’s third studio affair suggests that something has indeed changed in Lucy Rose.
Read moreVÉRITÉ Shines on Stunning ‘Somewhere In Between’ | Album Review
Though VÉRITÉ has been releasing songs for a few years now, ‘Somewhere In Between’ is the grandest manifestation of her artistic vision yet.
Read moreFleet Foxes Stretch Their Sound & Vision on Soul-Affirming ‘Crack-Up’ | Album Review
The album’s more complex arrangements and arcane lyrics may verge on the esoteric at times. But we, the listeners, are better off because of this.
Read moreLondon Grammar Delve Deep with Exquisite ‘Truth Is A Beautiful Thing’ | Album Review
The trio’s sophomore effort finds them making more than good on the promise of its precursor, while traversing nuanced creative directions as well.
Read moreGoldfrapp Surprise and Delight with ‘Silver Eye’ | Album Review
The duo’s seventh LP is an intricately constructed musical tapestry, with multiple sonic ingredients & vocal flourishes that coalesce for another enchanting affair.
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