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