New Musical Express (NME)'s Scores
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For 6,014 reviews, this publication has graded:
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55% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 71
Highest review score: | to hell with it [Mixtape] | |
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Lowest review score: | Maroon |
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Positive: 4,234 out of 6014
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Mixed: 1,627 out of 6014
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Negative: 153 out of 6014
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‘ELE 2’ finds Busta Rhymes reseated at hip-hop’s top table – until the world comes to an end, of course.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Nov 5, 2020
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The result is a consistently uplifting set that feels like Minogue’s best album since 2010’s ‘Aphrodite’.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Nov 5, 2020
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For an artist who has long revelled in gruesome imagery and high concept, this feels like a surprise peek behind the curtain, and yet another sonic boundary crossed.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Nov 2, 2020
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It’s underpinned by a sense of homecoming for the rapper. On ‘E3 AF’, he marks his territory, coming back to a sound he grew up with while tipping his hat to the future. He recognises his enormous contribution while reminding everyone that he’s not done, not yet.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Nov 2, 2020
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What could have been an act of self-sabotage or self-indulgence – or both – has transpired to be a welcome reminder of all that this band does best, rooted in raw relevance for today and the cyber-punk energy of tomorrow.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 30, 2020
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‘Wachito Rico’ exudes a breadth of musicianship that proves Boy Pablo is no flash in the pan, despite having found viral fame overnight.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 30, 2020
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All of which is to say that ‘The Great Dismal’ sounds big, and far grander in scope than anything the four-piece have done before. ... There are points, however, where the record gets bogged down under its own weight, where a wave of noise subsides without doing any damage.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 30, 2020
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It’s a pleasant listen, but this feels strange juxtaposed with the lyrical content that flits between brazen vulnerability and all-out raunch-fest, demanding something more. As an introduction to the next era of Grande’s career, it’s solid, but you can’t help but feel it’s missing some of her trademark sparkle.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 30, 2020
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Eels’ most complete and self-contained record, arguably the epitome of their ouvre and a record that places E – in his own gruff, xylophone-toting way –alongside the great downtrodden romantics: Cohen; Rufus Wainwright; Stephin Merritt of Magnetic Fields; Nick Cave.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 29, 2020
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‘Love Goes’ does possess a handful of pop- and radio-friendly tracks, but at its core its Smith’s knack for sap and soul – and their singular, chilling vocals – that forms the base of the record. When it comes to songwriting, Smith oscillates towards what they know.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 29, 2020
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There’s sure to be filler across 25-tracks. However, when Ty is at his best, he soars vocally and continues to prove that he is both a hook and melody juggernaut.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 28, 2020
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Two empowering protest-techno-with-a-message juggernauts, ‘They Told Us It Was Hard, But They Were Wrong’ and ‘Megapunk’ mark a distinction and sonic evolution from the floaty dream-pop of 2017’s ‘Adapt’ EP and 2018’s rumbling club-driven ‘OK/‘So’. ... This debut harnesses the spirit and will to overcome forcefully and with inclusivity.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 23, 2020
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‘Strange Timez’ is yet another worthwhile endeavour, the band keen not just to match the skill and pace of modern pop outlets, but to outlast the competitors. Whether your consumption method was more traditional, or you’re perhaps tempted to binge every episode in this album format, there’s joy aplenty here.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 22, 2020
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With ‘Songs’ and ‘Instrumentals’ – the first comprised of acoustic singer-songwriter ditties, the latter a musical sound collage with no vocals – Lenker fashioned timeless, tender snapshots of grief that are grounded in healing.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 21, 2020
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A powerful synthesis of past and present, ‘Letter To You’ shows us the strength that can be found in sorrow. The result is Springsteen’s finest album since 2002’s ‘The Rising’.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 21, 2020
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From the start, it’s clear that this isn’t some posthumous dig around in a bucket of old offcuts in an attempt to bleed some money out of dedicated fans, but rather a slick and gratifying fulfilment of one of Petty’s long standing wishes. ‘Wildflowers & All The Rest’ feels less like grave-robbing and more like bringing back one of the all-time greats back to life.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 19, 2020
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‘Morning Pageants’ is a thought-provoking and totally unique body of work, one that will likely continue to inspire and confound as much as its subject.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 16, 2020
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Given the somewhat disjointed making of this record – a journey that stretches from 2017 to mid-lockdown – it lacks the cohesiveness of recent material. The songs origins, however, have come from a completely different place for Morby, one more instinctive and reflective, as he jots down snapshots and musings eloquently into a handy piece of kit. Given that it kickstarted a new exploration in his songwriting, the resulting project is still worth savouring.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 16, 2020
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The leap from bedroom-dweller to teenage riot instigator has been a swift and fruitful one, and what could be considered derivative is genuine in every sense. Circumstance might dictate that bedroom songwriting is back on the cards for Bea as the slow crawl to the return of live shows continues, but there’s a rock-solid foundation for the years to come.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 15, 2020
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Sure, it rests in a lot of the sonic territory of The National, and this isn’t the departure that his peppy indie-pop side-project EL VY represents, but what we do have is an intimate and generous offering from one of 21st Century rock’s most prominent voices.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 15, 2020
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20 tracks long, ‘Couldn’t Wait To Tell You’ is sleeker than the artist’s previous releases, but just as challenging and expectation-defying.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 14, 2020
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This isn’t merely a record by a good band. This is a record by an important one that is now teetering on the edge of greatness.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 9, 2020
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‘Edna’ is proof that he’s the unmistakeable, global ‘King of drill’, and much more besides.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 8, 2020
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In standing mostly still, Travis have found contemporary eddies swirling around them.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 8, 2020
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‘As Long As You Are’ maybe an unexpected handbrake turn for Future Islands and it may not be as hit-laden as its predecessor, but it’s a refreshing record in its own right and one that throws up plenty of existential quandaries.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 8, 2020
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As a whole, the album is confirmation of two young artists at the top of their game, watching the landscape unfold from the throne they earned themselves four years ago.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 8, 2020
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‘CMFT’ isn’t the most profound or intense album Taylor has put his hand to, but it’s certainly the most fun. He sounds in love with life, a man finally free of his darkness.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 7, 2020
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It’s a solid enough debut that really comes to life when the band don’t play it safe. However, lacking the star power that’s expected from musicians like these (you’d never know who was in this band without being told) it’s little more than the soundtrack to a great Friday night down the local boozer.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 5, 2020
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The result: essential listening for members of the Lambily – Carey’s famously loyal fanbase – and an intriguing, sometimes fascinating artefact for everyone else.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 5, 2020
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There are some misfires here and there. ‘Escape’, which details trying to get away from the never-ending plod of everyday life, is so understated that it fails to make an impression. ‘Here I Am’, meanwhile, has the opposite problem – overcooking itself at points into OTT theatrics. Those missteps aside, ‘Melanie C’ is an invigorating, uplifting record.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 2, 2020
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From the rebellious energy that dances across the album to the twelve-minute shape-shifting epic of ‘Angel’ that closes out the record with giddy excitement, Working Men’s Club don’t know how to be boring.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 2, 2020
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‘Shamir’ is the sound of a consistently evolving artist reclaiming their path and making the music they want to make. His seventh, self-titled album is the sound of an artist who’s finally found his musical home.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 2, 2020
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Gorgeous closers ‘Grenade’ and ‘Beautiful Boy’ run the risk of ending proceedings on the glacial landscape that you’d expect from Sigur Ros, but there’s enough of a futuristic sheen and optimistic vibe to keep it feeling fresh and make you wanna dive back in for more.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 1, 2020
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‘Free Love’ sounds like a tug of war exertion without the fun, satisfying results of albums past.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 28, 2020
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Boisterous, full of sincerity and exciting enough to make you jump on a table in the middle of a board meeting, ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ is an album that not only proves MGK can do whatever the hell he likes, but that also maybe pop-punk still has something important to offer the world.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 28, 2020
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During the album’s second half, the energy increases even further as Murphy and Sheffield-based collaborator Crooked Man (aka DJ Parrot) throw the party of a lifetime.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 28, 2020
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With each song so different to the last, ‘Renegade Breakdown’ is one of those rare records that will have listeners discovering new intricacies on each listen.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 25, 2020
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‘What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?’ is Public Enemy’s best effort since 1998’s ‘He Got Game’.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 24, 2020
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A smooth gear shift from 2013’s ‘The Best Day’ and 2018’s ‘Rock and Roll Consciousness’, ‘By The Fire’ manages to stand out with ease. Here Moore elegantly channels his sense of poise and calm in a word going to shit, easily proving why he remains a hero in the world of alt rock.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 24, 2020
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It’s maturer in sound and ideas, but retains all the hallmarks of what made Fleet Foxes so great in the first place: rich and studied folk compositions, unrivalled harmonies, stories that strike to the core of nature and human existence, and a dedication to art that emotionally lifts you off this planet.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 24, 2020
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It is wonderful to once again hear a Deftones record as heavy as molten lead, as furious as an enraged honey badger.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 24, 2020
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Alongside stripped-back, warm and hazy versions of the always powerful ‘Ohio’, ‘Alabama’ and ‘Southern Man’, Young’s new take on 1977’s ‘Campaigner’ hits especially hard.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 23, 2020
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Anxious instrumentals echo the album’s uneasy outlook and fear of the future, and when they combine forces it often makes for an astonishing listen.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 23, 2020
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A smattering of other tracks aside (including the lush groove of ‘Getting Closer’ and the funk-jazz fanfare of ‘Love Is Everywhere’), this collection doesn’t fully provide catharsis nor connection.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 22, 2020
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This record fuses the first album’s goofy sense of humour with ‘Joy…’’s brazen manifesto for a healthier society. Despite their imperfections and the often justified criticism, IDLES are ultimately a good thing. The band want to take you on a trip and for you to enjoy the ride, and for the destination to be serene. Hold on tight.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 21, 2020
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He’s managed to morph his frustrations of the world into engaging and frantic material that packs serious spirit. Yet another album we’ll have to wait to see live.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 18, 2020
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Aside from some uninspired, though pretty acoustica (‘Someone Else’s Trees’, ‘Laundry And Jet Lag’), ‘BREACH’ is a stellar progression overall. Lily’s lurch to zestier compositions is a welcome divergence.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 18, 2020
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This is an album that shimmers with warmth and cautious optimism from start to finish.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 18, 2020
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Tinny edges became velvet borders, vintage synths took on new wave flavours and plush theatricality beckoned. ‘Host’, however, marks their emergence from their pupae stage.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 17, 2020
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Yusuf now far more believably inhabiting the role of the kindly dad offering his offspring life advice, while ‘On The Road To Find Out’ showcases the most impressive transformation, weaving in North African desert sounds against steadfast lyrics of self-discovery. It suggests that Yusuf has now finally found just what he was looking for all those years ago.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 17, 2020
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- Posted Sep 17, 2020
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A record that otherwise skids wildly across art-rock history leaving steaming tyre tracks in its wake.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 16, 2020
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Fearless in their desire to break out of any pigeonholes but smart enough to play to their strengths, Haiku Hands’ self-titled debut does good on all that live promise and takes on new challenges as the trio adapt to the world around them.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 14, 2020
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If ‘Re-Animator’ felt like it was lacking the kind of knockout blow that Everything Everything have provided on every album, they saved it until last. Recent single and album closer ‘Violent Sun’ is the biggest revelation here. You could mistake its opening seconds of The Boss’ ‘Dancing In The Dark’, or its propulsive surge of drums and synths for New Order.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 10, 2020
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While chaos and confusion may surround us, Manson’s response this time is a dose of respite, mercy, clarity and his most human work so far.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 10, 2020
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‘American Head’ is a soft, reflective moment of taking in and appreciating the vista once the trip has worn off – when king’s heads and evil pink robots have melted away – and the dust has settled.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 9, 2020
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It may have taken over a decade for Doves to pour their souls into ‘The Universal Want’ but if it turns out to be their final transmission, it will be a worthy closing chapter to their epic legacy.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 8, 2020
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Although it can be overblown, Sean’s passion is unreserved here, the record peppered with Instagram-worthy captions that urge listeners to take inspiration from their surroundings while keeping friends and family close.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 8, 2020
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It hasn’t completely reinvented the wheel for Hurts, nor has it allowed them to rest on old habits. Instead, it presents them at their most open – and in age of isolation, there’s much to admire in that.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 4, 2020
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The 21-year-old might be trying to shake off any unwieldy labels from critics this time around, but he’s doing so in electric, entertaining and thought-provoking form. Climb aboard McKenna’s space shuttle, and let him transport you to a place where dancing and getting deep are equally encouraged.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 4, 2020
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‘Gold Record’ finds him ploughing firmly against the grain. As the wider world collapses all around him, the prolific singer-songwriter has released the warmest, wittiest and most comforting work of his career.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 3, 2020
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Part Brooklyn-punk, part folk-troubadour, ‘The Baby’ marks the coming-of-age of an intriguing songwriter, who isn’t afraid to take on the anxieties and uncertainties that keep you awake in the small hours.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 31, 2020
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A charged effort with dynamic results, ‘Karma 3’ may not be as flawless a spectacle as ‘Survival’, but it’s not all that far off. And it’s definitely the best entry in the ‘Karma’ series. East remains consistent, unapologetically flying the flag for New York hip-hop.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 31, 2020
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It was a savvy decision to recruit The Blessed Madonna: the result is a collection exciting, genre-splicing remixes that you could genuinely imagine hearing in the club. It may not have been the album celebration Lipa was planning, but ‘Club Future Nostalgia’ feels like a party all the same.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 28, 2020
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This collection encouraged them to follow their instincts and embrace the melodies, choruses and beats that arrived the fastest. The result is brilliant, bruising dance music right from the gut.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 28, 2020
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The largely well-executed ‘SuperGood’ provides enough evidence to suggest he’s en route to bigger and better things.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 27, 2020
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It isn’t even that the songs are bad – it’s worse than that: they’re largely forgettable. Gone are the pithy couplets and catchier-than-a-rash hooks, replaced with lacklustre imitations.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 27, 2020
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By marrying their fun-lovin’ musicality with songs that stand up to injustices, Dream Nails rollicking debut will rattle around your head for days on end – for more reason than one.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 27, 2020
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Here The Magic Gang have acted on pure instinct and feeling. This is an album that, despite its recognition of the downside of things, ends up as a more reassuring – and more real – listen than their debut. With its collage of genres and refusal to co-opt modern trends, album two finds the band moving towards something timeless.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 27, 2020
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‘Use Me’ is the sound of an artist flexing her muscles, making sense of and peace with her past and, most importantly, embracing a new future.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 27, 2020
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If ‘All Mirrors’ took you to a lavish, creaky ballroom, then ‘Whole New Mess’ tucks you away in the cupboard under the stairs, the door slammed tightly shut.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 27, 2020
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By allowing her songs to breathe, leaving space for contemplation, ‘Inner Song’ is a perfectly-arranged album where each track has a part to play: an emotive-yet-euphoric collection that’s made for late-night reflection, Kelly Lee Owens has made one of the most beautiful records of the year.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 27, 2020
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Though often overpowering and, by the end of the record, a little wearing, this palette provides a consistent buoyancy and energy – and there are plenty of times when The Maytals turn it to their advantage.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 26, 2020
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The album is stuffed with this kind of lyrical proficiency, which demands high levels of dissection. ‘King’s Disease’ is an acutely perceptive and culturally relevant body of work that finds its author willing to try out new ideas. There’s a genuine conversation to be had about whether it’s the best rap album of the year so far.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 26, 2020
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‘In Sickness & In Flames’ is a defining work that showcases a sonic universe, rather than a structured set of songs, expertly capturing the inescapable tension of 2020.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 25, 2020
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‘Blush’ shows the work of a songwriter who, even as something of a rookie, can command your attention and emotions with the most effortless of lines and make you consider your own life and relationships with the gentle encouragement of a close friend. Hold ‘Blush’ close – it’s a special one.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 25, 2020
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The track list lurches, rather than blends seamlessly, and on the spacey ‘This World’ she plays with an atonal vocal line (and the admittedly great lyric “you little prick – what do you know?”) that typifies her preference for experimentalism over accessibility. Even so, Moolchan remains as singular – and sophisticated – as ever.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 24, 2020
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‘Source’ is a reflection of Nubya Garcia’s hometown; a mirror spotlighting London’s skilled musicians and a reminder of how thrilling this scene can be. The project’s urgency is baked in calming undertones, forcing listeners to be meditative and to connect, and a sense of rejuvenation, providing a call towards a larger sense of community.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 20, 2020
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- Posted Aug 20, 2020
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As with the best of Bright Eyes, there’s a bittersweet meeting of macabre words and folky tunefulness.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 19, 2020
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The ideas in ‘Songs For The General Public’ are rich, creative and often funny, but its musical staying power is lacking.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 19, 2020
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The Killers have made another dazzling statement of ultra-modern pomp, and one arguably even more in step with new generations of alt-rock. It’s a musical DeLorean: rooted in mainstream Americana but speeding into adventurous horizons.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 18, 2020
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It’s admirable to see him balance his signature sound with hints of exploration in collaborations such as ‘Monsters You Made’, all while remaining true to his mother tongue.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 18, 2020
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There are many marvellous things about Orville Peck’s new six track EP, ‘Show Pony’, which shimmers as brightly as a cowboy’s pair of freshly polished spurs.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 17, 2020
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Comprising of 14 scorching, razor-sharp vignettes – some scarcely a minute long – this is the sound of a songwriter standing on the top of their mountain, chest puffed-out and giving it the biggun’. Those confrontational moments are spiky and fun.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 17, 2020
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On her second album, Kiesza has defied the odds and made a solid comeback to the pop world. ‘Crave’ is a very promising – and very fun – hint at even bigger and better things to come.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 17, 2020
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The result, the 11-track ‘A Celebration Of Endings’, is the band’s most concisely satisfying audio adventure since 2009’s ‘Only Revolutions’.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 13, 2020
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‘Open Up Your Head’ is an accomplished debut that takes Sea Girls’ brand of indie-rock on countless new adventures, and leaves plenty of doors ajar for further exploration for a genre in dire need of a kick up the backside.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 13, 2020
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It’s a deft, heartfelt and above all personal record that pays fitting tribute to Jara’s immense legacy, all the while providing a platform for some of Bradfield’s finest songwriting in recent years.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 12, 2020
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These songs, Molina’s living animals, continue to make their way through the world, ensuring that their creator’s legacy lives on.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 7, 2020
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An album that’s ready to fall head over heels at a moment’s notice. It’s hard not to get caught up in his absolute lust for life.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 7, 2020
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It quickly grows dreary when there’s not a knowing smirk to match the intensity.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 7, 2020
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When the band aren’t flexing their muscles on arena-sized rock soundscapes, they prove themselves nimble and dexterous.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 6, 2020
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This record heralds her as one of the most enticing acts in R&B’s contemporary canon, near-guaranteed to become a bonafide star in her own right.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 6, 2020
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It’s a sun-drenched record of summer tunes that will sound even better when heard at festivals with a tinnie in hand. Yet look behind glittering shells of these tunes and you’ll find hugely personal stories, told with new strength and resilience.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 6, 2020
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- Posted Aug 6, 2020
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more hook-laden and enjoyable catalogue of breakdowns and anxieties this year – this is arguably the definitive 2020 album.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 5, 2020
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Fans of their debut won’t be surprised by anything on here, but Kllo’s dexterous variations on a theme should win them over regardless.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 5, 2020
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While it’ll take more than four songs for any veritable flashlight to irradiate Skullcrusher as the answer, this EP will at least start us asking the question.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 4, 2020
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Although ‘B7’ could probably benefit from an injection of tempo from time to time, as well as a little trimming – the granular ‘High Heels’, where Brandy raps under her Bran’Nu alias, disrupts the album’s more refined moments – it mostly thrives, thanks to her unwavering resilience, the unique texture of her vocals and the stellar production courtesy of DJ Camper, Lonnie Smalls II and the late LaShawn Daniels.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 3, 2020
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