The Reviews Are In

Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks

“The fingerprints of Atticus Ross are all over this record, but it's yet another dark Reznor opus. And by the end of the ordeal you'll be begging him for more.”

Okkervil River - The Silver Gymnasium

“A somewhat strange but mostly satisfying detour.”

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Made Up Mind

“Highlights are the opening title track – which kicks the momentum of the album right into motion – Whiskey Legs and Sweet And Low, for the contrasting tenderness it brings to the album.”

The Rides - Can't Get Enough

"The record is as immediate as it's nostalgic; perfect for a road trip with your old man or toking one on the front porch of a summer's evening."

Vista Chino - Peace

"Peace is a groovy stoner rock behemoth. Welcome back to Sky Valley."

Palms - Step Brothers

"There's an air of pretending to be sad, singing the sad words that need to be said, while actually feeling happy with the sounds created by a new relationship."

Jackson & His Computerband - Glow

"It's clear that Jackson, with the help of his Computerband, is a visionary artist who derives pleasure from the aural assault he delivers."

The Paper Kites - States

"Apparently, there was in-fighting in the band over the inclusion of some of the tracks on this record, but in the end The Paper Kites will be glad it turned out as it did, as will you, because States is stunning."

The Jungle Giants - Learn To Exist

"Anyone who listened to The Jungle Giants' first two EPs or has seen them perform live knows that they are a fun band and, for the most part, that's what Learn To Exist is. But 'fun' alone isn't going to help them stand out in the crowd."

Volcano Choir - Repave

"Electronic pulses feed throughout, and as the staccato beat of closer Almanac smashes the glass ceiling of expectations, it's bluntly apparent that Repave stands tall."

Babyshambles - Sequel To The Prequel

"Less shambolic than Down In Albion or Shotter's Nation, this album may alienate die-hards, but with work this measured, why would Babyshambles care?"

Califone - Stitches

"There's always something slightly unnerving underpinning Califone's rustic ruminations – vaguely ominous, even creepy – but the inherent beauty that's also omnipresent completely mitigates any such petty concerns."

Earl Sweatshirt - Doris

"The confronting teenage brutality of 2010 debut Earl has been left behind. Only our hero's skill and charisma remain. Doris is a triumph. Earl's free."

John Mayer - Paradise Valley

"Here's hoping Paradise Valley sets Mayer on the road to musical redemption."

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