Never has Aloha sounded so tight, so completely in control of its sound, so assured of that sound.

It's the sort of album which reaches back and forward in equal measure, applying what's known about past songwriting to invigorate the present day.

Sure, you can kind of tell--except for the finale--they each sing four songs and their styles are unmistakable; however, they result in one tight, unified, startling beast of an album--it’s downright astonishing.

Four albums in, the music continues to embellish and luckily, entertain for Junior Boys. Even though It's All True might not be the resounding return of earlier albums, the transitions the duo has embarked on have found them crafting sound into brand new revelations.

This short EP clearly isn't up to the muster of classic 70s Wire.

A vital, winning album.

Through all of the musical intricacies and variances, Rossen and Nicolaus have truly created one of the best albums of the year.

Demolished Thoughts, for what it is - a collection of evocative but slow-moving songs - makes its mark through the repeated exploration of a theme.

The songs that are good are amazing, but the songs that aren’t quite as good could end up being skipped over, which is a shame, seeing as how there isn’t a bad song, per se, on the album.

Its occasional awkwardness and complex narrative arc may deter true devotion. However, there are still many miraculous highpoints within, which should give Joey Burns and John Convertino a sturdier and braver platform for Calexico to step-up from next time around.

Band Of Horses have hit upon an endearing sound by taking their experiences and whipping them up with a variety of styles and influences that are creatively transformed into a unique and cohesive album filled with energetic, emotional and enjoyable indie-rock.

One of her most assured and intimate records to date.

Musically imaginative, robustly performed, and drawn from a golden well of warmth and intelligence.

New Album is the culmination of the band's ongoing experimentation that catapults its ferocious sound headlong into new territory.

This belongs a lot more to the R&B/Neo-soul side of hip-hop; it's a terrific way for the Queens rapper to showcase his impressive skill as a musical artist.

Water Curses is fantastic because it can serve multiple purposes and it isn’t an EP that only fans will enjoy.

The infusion of pop and blues has not only been done before, it’s also been done better.

Spaces Everywhere is a deliriously upbeat 40 or so minutes of quality indie guitar music and The Monochrome Set continue to await your recognition.

Total Life Forever is still thoroughly identifiable as a Foals album, their personality and songwriting quirks shine through even the thickest of creative haze--they're making pop out of art, which is a pretty good recipe for a young band.

Taken as whole though, The Singles is a strangely satisfyingly testament to the belief that most great musical ideas--even those delivered with such wilfully uncommercial and unconventional intent--can still be boiled-down to fit on one side of a 7” slice of plastic.

Confident, daring, regal, and altogether incredible, Bows & Arrows knows its bounds and casually out-steps them; simply put, it is the best record released this year.

Absolutely stunning... One HUGE startling success.

This is evidence of a group that has really come into their own and while they were at it, refined their skills. It’s to the point that I feel this album is head and shoulders above any of their erstwhile releases.

This is a punishing record that manages to be both incredibly dense and yet highly listenable.

Arguably the best album in their career.

A heart-meltingly wonderful return to form.

The focus may be tighter and the refinement may be a little more obvious, but such things don't hold the band back on Antenna; rather they further the progress that has been showing itself with every Cave In release.

Each and every single song on here is sprinkled with a certain something to make it outstanding all on its own.