Build on the same impulses of towering, glistening pop-rock and alt-rock as its predecessor, Enter Shikari’s newest mightn’t quite match up, but it’s still a storming listen in its own right.
Tag: SO Recordings
Hundred Reasons roar back to life after a lengthy absence, with a collection of undeniable alt-rock bangers that’s easily their best since their debut.
In this Review Round-Up, Borders’ rap-metalcore and Doodseskader’s intimidating noise impress on the heavier front, broken up by a brief (but no less strong) post-punk intermission from Deadletter.
Once again, Deaf Havana prove why they’re one of Britrock’s brightest and most underrated prospects, with another album tapping just as deeply into emotional honesty as great music.
In this Review Round-Up, Pit Pony stand out most with a solid debut, followed by a promising first full-length from Sick Joy, and some disappointing work from Crozet.
A valiant effort to regain some of their lost edge finds Placebo in an awkward, generally unfruitful middle ground, caught between a somewhat workable course correction and a take on post-punk revivalism that’s lacking a lot.
In this Review Round-Up, Lucero, Crazy Arm, Tribulation and Cheap Meat all impress, while Ashnikko and The Dead Daisies disappoint, and TV Priest and Colin Macleod fill things out.