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Found myself a little disappointed with this one. While not bad, I found most of the songs just okay. Though I did enjoy the second listen more than the first so maybe this album will be a grower. 19.08.2026 Update: A year on, this album has grown on me a bit. Still not my favourite Turnstile album…

A more mature effort that would end up being there last. The short songs are oddly structured, which doesn't always make for a seamless listen but the songwriting is good. It's a shame we never got more from these guys. Favourite Tracks: - Note to Self - Everyday - Just Another Face

It took a few listens for me to 'get it', but I got there. I still think it's missing some defining character, but this is some nice shoegaze inspired post-hardore here. There is a fine line production-wise when rock albums try their hand at shoegaze, this album achieves the sound without fully wash…

I prefer their first two albums, but this was Zeppelin experimenting a little which I appreciate. Less blues rock, more folk rock. They would regain their form on the following album, but his is a nice little deviation on the way there. Favourite Tracks: - Immigrant Song - Friends - Since I've Been…

It's no brat, but there's plenty to like here. The ironic it-girl attitude still works, and the album breezes by. Could've done with another heavy hitter or two though. Favourite Tracks: - Rock Music - SS26 - Camera - Persona

Much like Hypnotize, it's all unique and interesting, but not always good. Instrumentally this album is great, but some of the lyrics and vocal performances are just too wacky. The highs justify the lows though, and there are some bangers on here. Favourite Tracks: - BYOB - Revenge - This Cocaine M…

A more vocally restrained Ariana has put together a smooth, sonically pleasing album here. I think it is lacking some stronger, more memorable vocal performances that previous albums had though. I am glad to see that even with the dogpiling she is receiving at the moment, she can still put out quali…

Some pretty good alt metal here. Influences of Shoegaze, Modern Metalcore, and Deftones throughout this album. I think the front half of the album is the stronger half, with the momentum faltering a touch towards the end. Still great stuff though. Favourite Tracks: - Leather Wings - Blue Velvet - A…

Given the discourse, I expected much worse. No it's not their best album, and it's a bold choice after a 6 year break between albums. For all the talk about auto tune, there's only maybe 2 tracks where I thought it was detrimental, the opener in particular. Outside of that the usual Strokes charm is…

It's a bit different from other Radiohead releases. Being more of a soundscape long form experience, rather than having any defined singles. It's a great listen, I just prefer other albums from these guys. Favourite Tracks: - Everything in its Right Place - How to Dissapear Completely - Optimistic…

Was drawn to this album by the Robert Smith Feature, paired with a track named 'The Cure'. Unsurprisingly these were my two favourite songs on here. First half had me thinking I'm not really the target demographic for this music, but I quite enjoyed the second half. Favourite Tracks: - honeybee -…

Billie not at the height of her powers here, but this was a good sign of things to come. Catchy, cynical bedroom pop done right. She would obviously go on to expand and improve on this formula, but this was a good starting point. Favourite Tracks: - Copycat - my boy - party favor - bellyache - ocea…

An intriguing album that didn't always click with me. It's unique, even to this day and the influence on what came after is undeniable. My enjoyment of it only goes so far though. Favourite Tracks: - Sunday Morning - I'm Waiting for the Man - Venus in Furs - Heroin

This EP got a lot of play in my teen years, and I think was my introduction to Deathcore. It pretty barebones compared to what would come after, and it definitely a product of its time. The pug squeals get a bit ridiculous, but largely the vocals are pretty good. The instrumentals have a good raw fe…

A brick wall of an album that punches through you for it's brief 20 minute runtime. The vocals are brutal, as are the breakdowns. There' ls no breathing room for better or for worse, I'll have to check out their latest release to see how this style plays out for a full length album. Favourite Trac…

An album conceived out of tragedy, with the recent loss of The Rev influencing many moments on this album. Stylistically this album can be a bit all over the place, and the lyrics can be a bit silly as usual. But intrumentally this is great, and the album is full of great melodies. Favourite Tracks…

Some breezy yacht rock, that breezes by and makes you feel warm. I'm a sucker for the harmonies on here, not every track feels necessary though. Favourite Tracks: - Take It Easy - Witchy Woman - Nightingale - The the Devil - Peaceful Easy Feeling

I expected to enjoy this more than I did, I think maybe a few more listens will solidify it a bit more for me though. It's pretty noisy and messy sound (intentionally so), and some of the more ambient sections drone on a little too long. But there is a lot to like here as well, with a punky attitude…

From memory, this is my least favourite SOAD album. The vocals are at times grating, and the songwriting a times is bad. But it's so unique it still manages to hold your attention, and there are some good peaks on here. Favourite Tracks: - Attack - Hypnotize - Tentative - Holy Mountains - Soldier S…

Some good meat-and-potatoes Hardcore here, which is all you need sometimes. Groovy rhythms and heavy riffs get the blood pumping, and show Terror still has the juice over two decades into their career. Favourite Tracks: - Still Suffer - Promised Only Lies - Destruction of My Soul - Fear the Panic

Mudhoneys 'official' debut, and its a pretty good punk-influenced grunge effort. Comparisons to Nirvana are unavoidable, but I think they show enough to stand on their own here. Good energy throughout with a fairly diy sound that works well. Favourite Tracks: - Get Into Yours - You Got It - Come to…

Some killer riffs on this album, and I like the way the songs flow together. There is a bit of a lack of variety that results in the album feeling a bit samey down the stretch. Still, if your after some sludgy goodness, then this is definitely worth a spin. Favourite Tracks: - Scapegoat - Said and…

It's an odd and eclectic collection of songs that don't really adhere to any genres. Don't know what to make of some of it, buts never dull. The production is pretty raw, as are the vocals, and the songwriting is unique to say the least. Favourite Tracks: - Bone Machine - Break My Body - River Euph…

This somehow already sound nostalgiac for me. Some pretty chill alternative pop music, that works if your in more of a somber mood. Some good glitsy instrumentals and catchy hooks make for handful of memorable tracks. Favourite Tracks: - Nomadicon - Coax & Botany - My Favourite Fish - Fill Me Up An…

Never been much of a Madonna fan outside of tunes like 'Like A Prayer', that are undeniable. Never disliked her music, just never really bothered. This is some pretty quality Pop-House though, having a nostalgiac feeling without over-relying on this. The songs get more introspective deeper into the…