The New Pornographers – Together (Matador) 03/05/2010
“Together” is the fifth album by the Vancouver power pop collective, The New Pornographers, and sees the band produce a solid collection of likeable tunes.
Foals – Total Life Forever (Transgressive) 10/05/2010
Total Life Forever will balance out the frantic energy of their debut and should silence those early critics who thought it was just all a bit too skins
Broken Social Scene – Forgiveness Rock Record (City Slang)
There is so much going on in this album, that 4 or 5 listens in you’re still not clear what
Sleigh Bells – Treats (N.E.E.T.) 11/05/2010
This mixed bag of heavy rock, electro, pop and grime will leave you wondering if you should head bang or shake your ass.
Villagers – Becoming A Jackal (Domino) 24/05/2010
O’Brien has given us enough proof, and enough songs to suggest that he’s got a classic in him yet.
Crystal Castles – Crystal Castles (II) (Fiction) 24/05/2010
Some fans will undoubtedly be disappointed by the loss of some of their rawness and energy from their debut, but they can just go listen to Sleigh Bells instead.
Band Of Horses – Infinite Arms (Columbia) 17/05/2010
The poignancy of ‘Infinite Arms’ can for the most part be found in the small, everyday details observed in its lyrics, rather than in grand sweeping musical gestures
Sparrow And The Workshop – Crystal Falls (Distiller)
With the right mix of retro and contemporary influences, Sparrow and The Workshop provide an a original take on a genre which all to often reverts to type
Ash – A-Z Vol 1 (Atomic Heart Records)
Generally an action packed rock collection any band would be proud of, looking forward to the next collection boys.
CocoRosie – Grey Oceans (PIAS Recordings) 03/05/2010
Grey Oceans is a quirky folk pop project of some merit, particularly if this is your kind of thing.
