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Album review: Alice Glass – Prey//IV

Album review: Alice Glass – Prey//IV

Years after leaving Crystal Castles, Alice Glass has finally released her debut album, having only released the odd single or collaboration in the interim. Will the album meet the same heights as her work as the vocal half of the …read more

Album review: Billy Talent – Crisis of Faith

Album review: Billy Talent – Crisis of Faith

Canadian rockers Billy Talent have released their sixth studio album, Crisis Of Faith. Having been active since 1993, their sound has hardly changed over 30 years, but have they gotten a little ‘samey’? This reviewer’s first exposure to Billy Talent …read more

Album review: Underøath – Vøyeurist

Album review: Underøath – Vøyeurist

Formerly outright Christian rock/metal band Underoath have survived several line-up changes, full public abandonment of their religion and even a break up (not a trendy hiatus). Their new, ninth studio album, Voyeurist, is their first release since Erase Me in …read more

Album review: Elbow – Flying Dream 1

Album review: Elbow – Flying Dream 1

Having gained public attention with track “Grounds for Divorce”, Elbow have released their 9th studio album –  Flying Dream 1. Never quite taking the same direction twice in their sonic career – how will this latest offering fare? The album …read more

Album review: Idles – Crawler

Album review: Idles – Crawler

IDLES – the Bristolian/Irish band fronted by a Welshman have returned with their fourth studio album, CRAWLER. Usually known for their simmering, or even explosive rage that permeates their tracks, will they have run out of steam and fury this …read more

Album review: The Darkness – Motorheart

Album review: The Darkness – Motorheart

The Darkness first showed up in 2003 with their debut album, Permission to Land. If someone remotely aware at that time denies knowing ‘I Believe In a Thing Called Love’ – this reviewer would put money on them lying. Returning …read more