Album Reviews

Driv

One of the hardest-rocking acts operating south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

Glee Cast

The young singers nail these interpretations with pin-point accuracy.

Envy

Affecting, empowering fare from a young rapper sparking with ambition.

Lou Rhodes

A single-toned album that does little to differentiate its maker from many peers.

Fenn O'Berg

Legendary laptop trinity take it to the studio.

Leo Gandelman

As World Cup fever builds, a tribute to Brazil’s “Coltrane of soccer”.

Various Artists

With many tracks previous unavailable, this is music that deserved rediscovery.

Sierra Maestra

They remain a vital force in a music that still symbolises Cuba.

Airbourne

Hard-rocking Aussies deliver a second album of aural Prozac for the 21st century.

Gabriella Cilmi

A slinky second album from the award-winning Australian teenager.

Garbage

Manson’s career-defining performance is as electrifying as it was 15 years ago.

Goldfrapp

Free of anything in the slightest bit terrible, Head First is amazing stuff.

Idlewild

A firm favourite amongst the Idlewild faithful, and not afraid to get heavy.

Laura Marling

A darker tone permeates the young folk singer’s second album.

Libera

Nothing new from the young choral ensemble, but well timed for Mother’s Day.

Carly Simon

Pleasant rather than essential, something that would be a nice tour souvenir.

General Fiasco

A perfunctory debut album, but surely destined for the indie landfill.

Goldheart Assembly

Its inherent sweetness can’t fail to connect with a bigger audience.

Various Artists

If you’re fresh to the sounds of Santic this is a good place to start.

Solo Banton

Debut album from UK reggae artist with plenty to say.