The buzzsaw guitars and cheese-free hooks remain largely the same, but there's a passion and depth to these songs that really rolls back the years. [1 Nov 2014, p.53]

Its bleak, grungy soundscape doesn't always hit, but when it does, Mr. Lanegan is captivating. [18 Oct 2014, p.54]

The result is an album that quietly impresses rather than ramming you abruptly in the sternum. [18 Oct 2014, p.53]

This album lacks that crucial edge to make it essential, but these Bots still know how to kick up a decent noise. [11 Oct 2014, p.53]

It's all business as usual for Exodus, but business is still good. [11 Oct 2014, p.53]

While there is nothing to rival the classic Step Down, it's hard to argue with the punch SOIA still pack. [4 Oct 2014, p.54]

Here Finch seem like a band unpausing rather than pressing into new territory, This is therefore a somewhat confused oblivion. [27 Sep 2014,p.53]

Siren Charms is decent enough, but it's so by-the-numbers it could have been written on a calculator. [6 Sep 2014, p.54]

Sonically, it's perfect, but American Hi-Fi lack the songwriting genius f Rivers Cuomo or Dave Grohl that would nudge American Hi-Fi from being good to great. [20 Sep 2014, p.53]

All the standard atmospheric touchstones get brushed aside here in favour of a deeper, more meditative experience. [20 Sep 2014, p.53]

Greetings From California is an album that shines a light on The Madden Brothers' mature side. [13 Sep 2014, p.53]

Even in the absence of the drum machines and sonic complexity of old, Esben And The Witch have the capacity to be seriously trippy. [23 Aug 2014, p.53]

Sure, it's hard to tell some of the more sombre tracks apart, but if it's complex, squishy emotions you're after, Maybeshewill are definitely speaking your language. [16 Aug 2014, p.54]

Wovenwar lack a bit of bite. [26 Jul 2014, p.52]

Expect to get sonically clobbered. Expect big things from Capture The Crown just down the line. [2 Aug 2014, p.54]

Some people may find this outdated, but it's an absolute treasure chest for slavish fans. [19 Jul 2014, p.53]

It's effective if unspectacular, but it's the lyrics that turn this into something special. [5 Jul 2014, p.54]

Although everything is rendered with a high-shine gloss and sanitised precision that makes it more saccharine than Sex Pistols, there's still an enjoyment to be had on a basic level. [5 Jul 2014, p.53]

What we're left with is an overlong, quietly ominous strumming set showcasing his twisted genius. [14 Jun 2014, p.55]

Boris often sound like they're fashioning a facsimile of a style rather than engaging with it fully. [14 Jun 2014, p.53]

While there are flashes of exceptional power and invention on offer, there is also a fair share of nondescript greyness, too. [14 Jun 2014, p.52]

Eyehategod are growing old disgracefully, and they're all the better for it. [24 May 2014, p.54]

While they're no Tool, there's also a little something for the more cerebral of listeners. [7 Jun 2014, p.53]

Cheap Girls aren't the most original band around, but they rock in all the right places. [10 May 2014, p.54]

While their towering riffs and melodies at times bring Korn to mind, they bring back some of the furiousness of their earlier records here. [19 Apr 2014, p.54]

The dreamy Cali-sound is easy to get lost in, but Seahaven takes you somewhere you won't actually mind being stranded. [22 Mar 2014, p.53]

This side of Chuck won't change your life, but it will certainly twang your heartstrings for half an hour. [22 Mar 2014, p.55]

It's hardly challenging, but Himalayan is nevertheless another goal for for Band of Skulls. [22 Mar 2014, p.54]