Album · Released 25 August 2014
Royal Blood
The first riff on Royal Blood's debut is enough to explain the appeal. “Out of the Black” has a heavy, distorted pull, and Ben Thatcher's drums make every stop and restart count. Mike Kerr's bass fills a much wider space than the instrument's name might suggest. The duo create their force through the way the parts meet, with enough melody to make the impact stick. “Figure It Out” is particularly good at changing direction without sounding…
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Royal BloodOur album review · 4 August 2026
8.6 