A blistering debut for “carnival punk.”
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REVIEW: Yo La Tengo – Fade (2013)
How does the thirteenth full-length from these enduring indie rockers shape up?
AWESOME ALBUMS #14: The Smiths – Meat is Murder (1985)
Is there anything Johnny Marr can’t do with a guitar? Mark Scott takes a look at what is arguably The Smith’s best record.
Top 13 Albums of 2012
Mr. Osborne gives you some Spotify recommendations with the best alternative albums from last year.
Best Metal Albums of 2012
Because we’re all about best of lists right now, Ed lets his hair down and melts some faces. It’s the best of metal and hard rock from the year that was!
REVIEW: The Vaccines – Come of Age (2012)
Louise gives the thumbs up to the indie rock band’s sophomore effort.
Soilwork aim to have infinite lives
Ed is choosing to be optimistic about the metal band’s forthcoming release.
AWESOME ALBUMS #13: Elbow – The Seldom Seen Kid (2008)
Did this Mercury Prize-winning album deserve the kudos?
LOST AND FOUND #10: Liz Phair – Self-Titled (2003)
Claire makes the case for one of the more underrated singer-songwriters around.
AWESOME ALBUMS #12: Radiohead – OK Computer (1997)
Is this milestone from one of Britain’s most beloved rock acts overrated or simply one of the greatest recordings of all time?
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