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Discipline
King Crimson
Discipline finds King Crimson building a new sound from tightly connected parts. Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew's guitars have different personalities, but their lines work tog…
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Starfire
Jaga Jazzist
Starfire brings Jaga Jazzist's jazz and rock arrangements into a much more electronic setting. Synths, guitars, drums and brass share a dense space, with the Norwegian group m…
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Full Tilt Bozo
BillyImrieSmith
The first song, “Trust Me, I Know What I’m Doing” is a lovely introduction to the album. It feels very open and sincere and the arrangement is full of catchy hooks, intensity …
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Teatro
Willie Nelson
Teatro gives Willie Nelson's songs an unusually atmospheric setting. Daniel Lanois surrounds the singing with moving percussion, keyboards and several kinds of guitar, while E…
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Sleeping Through the War
All Them Witches
Sleeping Through the War brings a stronger sense of song structure to All Them Witches' blues and psychedelic rock. Producer Dave Cobb gives the arrangements a larger sound, w…
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Those Days Are Gone
Free Throw
Those Days Are Gone finds Free Throw turning unsettled feelings into energetic, melodic emo. Cory Castro's cleaner singing sits beside a much rougher delivery, while the guita…
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Invisible Circles
After Forever
Invisible Circles lets After Forever pull symphonic metal in several directions. Guitars are heavy, rhythms change frequently and Floor Jansen uses more than her operatic voic…
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The Saberlight Chronicles
Fellowship
Fellowship open the doors wide on The Saberlight Chronicles. Big choruses, clear singing and busy guitar melodies make this a notably welcoming power metal album. The fantasy …
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Tides (EP)
The Homme
The boys from The Homme knew what they were doing when they recorded this EP. Apart from the fact that the production is excellent for a small band, the music is well-structur…
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Frozen in Time
Obituary
Frozen in Time makes no apology for being recognisable. Obituary keeps the riffs simple, the rhythms heavy and the voice rough. The music relies on how those parts move togeth…
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Souvenirs
Novelists
A debut album that has garnered considerable attention in the progressive metalcore community. This French band's work is often compared to the sounds of Northlane and Periphe…
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Elephant makes the White Stripes' sound bigger without losing the tension between guitar and drums. There is more room for layered singing, piano and long solos, but Jack and …
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Wrong Side of the Radio
Savannah Campbell
Savannah Campbell's debut full-length album, "Wrong Side of the Radio," is a concise gem, clocking in at 36 minutes. Its brevity, however, does not detract from its quality. I…
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Human
Three Days Grace
Human keeps Three Days Grace close to their established sound. Thick guitars, clear choruses and a polished production provide a familiar setting for Matt Walst's singing. Hum…
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Hackney Diamonds
The Rolling Stones
I've never been much of a fan of The Rolling Stones. Of course, it's undeniable how they've been a major influence in the music scene, and many of the artists I sincerely love…
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A R I Z O N A
A R I Z O N A
The self-titled album by A R I Z O N A, their first in four years, marks a significant return for the band. Known for their effervescent melodies and introspective lyrics, thi…
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Cost of Living
Incendiary
Cost of Living makes Incendiary's metallic hardcore feel direct and substantial. The guitars have a heavy, cutting character, but the band give the rhythms enough movement to …
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Minus the Machine
10 Years
Minus the Machine gives 10 Years room to move between heavier rock and more atmospheric material. Jesse Hasek's singing remains an important connection between those approache…
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Home For Days (EP)
GOSTO
Home For Days holds a special place in my heart and in my life. When my daughter was just born, she suffered incredibly from cramps and the nights were very long. With this EP…
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Meet The Moonlight
Jack Johnson
Meet The Moonlight by Jack Johnson, his first full-length project since 2017, is an album that gracefully encapsulates Johnson's familiar acoustic sound while also venturing i…
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Hearts Wide Open
Gilad Hekselman
Hearts Wide Open finds plenty of possibilities in clear melodies. Gilad Hekselman plays fluently and precisely, but his guitar does not constantly need to test the limits of s…
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All The Roadrunning
Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris
"All The Roadrunning," the collaboration between Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, is an album that beautifully melds the talents of these two renowned artists. Despite its le…
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Closure / Continuation
Porcupine Tree
After way too many years, Porcupine Tree have come back. And dang, it's a good record. As a long time fan of the band, it could have been a disappointment, but they didn't let…
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