The album is a perfect mixture of the band's first two records, blended with an equal part of their rock swagger and part their post-electro swing.

Our Home is a Deathbed is not only a vulnerable record lyrically, but also for its time and place in the current hardcore scene as well.

With Tracing Back Roots, We Came As Romans have shown just enough progress to make me believe that LP4 could be the game changer they’re looking for.

Everything here is well thought out and meticulously executed, it's just that Matsson makes it all seem so effortless.

When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes isn't Yellowcard's best work, as Paper Walls still retains that title in my mind, but it's exactly the album that fans should be hoping for.

Human Hearts, their new fourth album and first release in almost four years, is no exception, and in fact may be their best work to date.

Its not as bare bones as NLDW, but it's every bit as in-your-face and aggressive as you would expect from a Death Grips record.

Certainly, this is the band's greatest overall work since Recipe For Hate. It's tightly condensed, compellingly charming and whipsmart storytelling.

The band has eclipsed the success of their debut record, creating the first masterpiece of the year and a record that will remain one for years to come.

A Flash Flood of Colour is daring, thought provoking, and utterly unpredictable, making it the first bold record of 2012 and Enter Shikari's defining moment.

While unquestionably delivering more of the goods fans are sure to get excited about, on their new record, Los Campesinos! also prove they aren't one-trick ponies, boasting some welcome musical and conceptual range.

This is the kind of record where everyone will have different favorite song, where what someone calls dull or overlong or indulgent will resonate perfectly with someone else, depending on that listener’s past musical tastes and experiences.

Rooster Rag is a fun and inspired effort with far too many careless throwaways. The only lasting grace is that despite mountains of adversity, the Little Feat train keeps on rolling.

For being an easy album to just listen to, Pool is not easy to break down.

The best thing that can be said for the majority of this record is that it sounds great.... The problem is, Green's songwriting here simply isn't up to par with the artists he's trying to imitate.

Into It. Over It. have become a group that show us that the innermost workings of one mind can represent so many. All different. All the same.

The most amazing part about Foolish Blood is that it sounds effortless, almost as if the band could write a sequel to this in their sleep.

Overall, the Recover EP is a perfect stepping stone in Chvrches’ brick road.

Skyer is one piece of art, obviously. But it’s not going to do the same thing to you as it has done to me. And that’s a special thing.

Whether Murder by Death ever gets the credit they so richly deserve still remains to be seen. But more albums as dominant, complete and enriching as Big Dark Love probably won’t hurt their cause. In an era dominated by singles and ample amounts of filler, it is a delight to hear an album as engrossing as this.

Big guitars, big hooks, and JT Woodruff's best vocal performance yet.

Most importantly, the album extends the reaches of their previous effort and makes an even bigger dent.

Overall, if you’re going to listen to one seasonal release this year, Los Campesinos! have created an EP which provides that festive hit whilst maintaining exactly what it is that makes them special with their usual work. Another stellar release from one of the most under-rated indie rock bands in the world.

Though it may be Mac’s tamest experiment yet, it also lends credence to the idea that he truly is this year’s grand romantic.

DSOL speaks the dirty rocker punk kvlt language that could put Pantera and Gallows fans side by side.

Freak Out! is an undeniable tour de force in hook-filled songwriting with a sharp spike of punk wit.

The twin sisters have pushed themselves creatively and musically, creating something truly special.

It's a record of favorites, but not one where you feel compelled to skip songs to get to them.