Albums
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AlbumsNo Kids - Come Into My House
By their careful economy, No Kids create space and facilitate focus towards the touches of elegance on what might otherwise be considered a robotic record Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsOperator Please - Yes Yes Vindictive
Refreshingly, Yes Yes Vindictive proves to be a case of substance over style Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsStephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Real Emotional Trash
An album you can leave on and fall asleep to, then wake up and spend a decade with Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsThe Mae Shi - HLLLYH
Take this urchin in, wipe its nose, tie its trainers and smile wryly Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsThe Teenagers - Reality Check
It was only a matter of time before Serge Gainsbourg's love children started appearing from the cracks in the Parisian pavements Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsYouthmovies - Good Nature
Good Nature covers more ground over ten tracks than many a band clears in a lifespan Read more »| 06 Mar 2008
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AlbumsGet Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - Searching for the Hows and Whys
Like the perfectly adjusted model kid who sits with his hands folded in the corner. Only problem is, you might just forget that he's there Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsFoals - Antidotes
It's often prudent to dismiss the hype but, with Antidotes, Foals prove there's always an exception to the rule Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsBilly Bragg - Mr Love & Justice
The album's one overtly political offering comes across as a lament more than a call to action Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsAlkaline Trio - Goddamnit
Suitable for dancing or for being a big sobbing mess on the floor Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsLos Campesinos! - Hold On Now, Youngster
Hold On Now, Youngster will meet the expectations of all but the most unreasonably smitten fan in every way but one: the album is sorely let down by the loudness of the production Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsWe Are Scientists - Brain Thrust Mastery
Just enough redeeming features to warrant the extension of an olive branch. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsThrow Me The Statue - Moonbeams
A vaguely pleasant slog. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsThe Duke Spirit - Neptune
Is it enough progress after a four year hiatus? Alas, no! Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Thao with the Get Down Stay Down - We Brave Bee Stings And All
Laden with as much sunshine-fuelled pop as is possible for your bleak, midwinter senses to handle. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008