Album Reviews

Fontaines D.C. return with ‘Dopamine Chamber’, their most ambitious album yet. Blending dark electronics, soaring guitars and beautiful orchestral arrangements, the Dublin five-piece deliver another extraordinary record that strengthens their claim as the greatest band of their generation.

Westside Cowboy combine scruffy guitars, country influences and restless harmonies on 'It Goes On', a debut that balances youthful excitement with the uncertainty of growing up.

Nearly twenty years after 'Panic Prevention', Jamie T returns with 'Ghosts (100 Days of Morning)', a record balancing rousing anthems with reflections on the past, lost friendships and new beginnings. We review his sixth studio album.

Johnny Marr looks at technology, overload and possibility on ‘The Age of Everything’, a confident fifth solo album led by standout tracks ‘It’s Time’ and ‘All In A Life’.

Blossoms turn marriage, car insurance and everyday life into some of their warmest and most adventurous pop yet on ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake

Gurriers expand the fury of ‘Come and See’ on a bigger, darker second album full of political anger, huge choruses and controlled chaos.

Keo's Bruised, Brutal and Brilliant debut album

Blur at the height of Britpop, captured in Tokyo on the ‘Great Escape’ tour and finally given the wider release it deserves for its 30th anniversary.

Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Pulp, Fontaines D.C. and more come together for a remarkable sequel to War Child’s landmark 1995 compilation

Grief, India and 25 years of Gorillaz collide on one of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s richest and most focused records in years

A review of the band-approved compilation that brought together some of The Stone Roses’ greatest songs.

Before the stadium spectacle took over, Coldplay made their boldest record, embracing Brian Eno, strange instruments and some of their most adventurous songwriting