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Appealing solo debut from the former Metronomy man.
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London indie quartet’s second album burns brightly, but briefly.
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The trio’s comeback is a welcome one, but this fourth album is no catalogue classic.
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A pleasing, if occasionally indulgent, fourth LP from the Seattle five-piece.
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A record with the power to grab your heart, like an ex-lover you just can't shake off.
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The Brooklyn band’s third album grabs the listener from its first play.
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A great second solo LP from the science-savvy Vivian Girl.
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The Brooklyn duo mix loud and quiet elements in a most compelling fashion.
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Album four ploughs furrows that band and listeners have explored together before.
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Folds showcases a magnificent body of work here.
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A worth-the-wait second LP a decade after the New Yorkers’ celebrated debut.
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Classic Les Savy Fav fare, but their lively rock still translates best in the live arena.
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Calories can be bad for your body, but Basic Nature sure is good for the soul.
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An instantly enjoyable third effort as Caribou from the Polaris Prize-winning Dan Snaith.
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A nostalgic trip guided by Ward’s understated growl and Zooey’s crisp vocals.
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Once they could walk on water, but here it sounds like they’re treading it.
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A likeable collection, showcasing a natural evolution, but hardly essential listening.
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Both a Lily Allen and La Roux beater to the right ears.
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A deservedly successful record, and a Mercury favourite.
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An extremely accessible listen with plenty of pop moments.
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While aspects may be trite, the band still expresses a lot of heart.
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Your speakers don’t require a servicing – that’s how the band is meant to sound.
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No flash-in-the-pan Brooklyn hype act – Vivian Girls are the real deal.
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Happy to sound unhappy despite the fact that, critically, he can do no wrong.
