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Smash

The Offspring

The Offspring - Smash 8.6

Album review

Pop Punk
Punk rock
Rock
The Offspring sound heavy even when they are writing a pop hook. On Smash, the guitars have a rough, solid weight, and Dexter…

Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre

Periphery

Periphery - Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre 8.7

Album review

Metal
Metalcore
Progressive rock/metal
The jazz passage in Wildfire is a revealing interruption. After an intense opening of low guitar attacks and harsh singing…

Ravenhead

Orden Ogan

Orden Ogan - Ravenhead 8.5

Album review

Power Metal
Ravenhead sounds heavy enough to support its large vocal parts. Orden Ogan keep the guitars working hard, with sharp riffs and…

The Lash

The Dirty Nil

The Dirty Nil - The Lash 8.3

Album review

Hard Rock
Punk rock
Rock
The Dirty Nil still sound as though a good riff is enough to improve most situations. The Lash gives that belief a harder test…

Lotus

Soen

Soen - Lotus 8.8

Album review

Metal
Progressive rock/metal
The title track of Lotus makes its strongest impression through the space around Joel Ekelöf's voice. The arrangement begins…

Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise

The Dear Hunter

The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise 8.3

Album review

Alternative Rock
Indie
Progressive rock/metal
Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise brings The Dear Hunter's melodic rock and orchestral ambitions into a colourful, theatrical setting…

Bleed American

Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American 8.9

Album review

Alternative Rock
Emo
Indie
Rock
The opening guitar attack on Bleed American is a useful reminder that Jimmy Eat World can sound anxious as well as reassuring. Jim…

Parrhesia

Animals as Leaders

Animals as Leaders - Parrhesia 8.7

Album review

Metal
Progressive rock/metal
The most interesting conversation on Parrhesia takes place between the drums and the two guitars. Animals as Leaders make their…

Out in the Open

Steep Canyon Rangers

Steep Canyon Rangers - Out in the Open 8.0

Album review

Bluegrass
Folk
Out in the Open sounds like the work of a band that knows exactly how much room a song needs. Steep Canyon Rangers bring…

The Mandrake Project

Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson - The Mandrake Project 8.1

Album review

Heavy Metal
Metal
Rock
Bruce Dickinson gives himself a lot of room on The Mandrake Project. His first solo album in nearly two decades moves between…

Hex

Bark Psychosis

Bark Psychosis - Hex 8.6

Album review

Post-Rock
Hex places Bark Psychosis between a song and a slowly changing environment. Guitars, bass and drums remain recognisable but need…

Disclaimer II

Seether

Seether - Disclaimer II 7.7

Album review

Alternative Metal
Metal
Post-Grunge
Rock
Disclaimer II is an unusual album to judge because it gives Seether's debut a second life rather than simply following it. The…

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