Sheherazaad – ‘Qasr’ album review: A testament to defying genre
Beautiful minute for minute.
Album Reviews Archives: 02/2024
Mannequin Pussy – ‘I Got Heaven’ album review: the most distilled version of the band yet
A masterful body of work.
Everything Everything – ‘Mountainhead’ album review: An overblown yet loose concept
Trying to be too smart?
Faye Webster – ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’ album review: More lyrical longing and lush instrumentation
“Going to the symphony was almost like therapy for me.”
Yard Act – ‘Where’s My Utopia’ album review: Trying to have fun before the inevitable cull
“Why was I wondering what wankers would make of album II?”
Pissed Jeans – ‘Half Divorced’ album review: punk rebellion for an ageing audience
The album struggles to find an original note.
Mary Timony – ‘Untame the Tiger’ album review: Good old-fashioned rock infused with transcendental sentiment
A gorgeous return from the guitar hero.
Real Estate – ‘Daniel’ Album review: A familiar slice of summery simplicity
Lovely, if not repetitive.
Merryn Jeann – ‘Dog Beach’ album review: Polished but indecisive indie pop
Meandering between playful indie pop and experimental elements.
Lair – ‘Ngélar’ album review: A psychedelic exploration through Western Java
A truly ethereal album.