What we gave our ears a listen to this week.
The Snowdroppers - Moving Out Of Eden
"If you feel there's been a distinct absence of Aussie pub rock bands doing the rounds recently, then look no further" than The Snowdroppers.
Joseph Tawadros - Chameleons Of The White Shadow
"It's fiery and exciting – closer to some crazy gypsy Battles record than any Kenny G cast-off."
Hurts - Exile
"There's so much one wants to love about Hurts, and they remain unique in a UK landscape littered with X Factor contestants, but Exile doesn't quite live up to the high expectations."
How To Destroy Angels - Welcome Oblivion
"One just hopes Reznor doesn't ditch the project once NIN are back in action. Their next album could be astounding."
Sticky Fingers - Caress Your Soul
"As long as they don't implode, Sticky Fingers could well become the best up and coming local band on the scene."
Low - The Invisible Way
"The final, To Our Knees, is back to the 'Low'-key, and makes for an apt end."
Bob Evans - Familiar Stranger
"A whole lot of love has gone into this album, and it shows on every track."
Palma Violets - 180
"I never really understood what N'Sync meant by 'dirty pop', but that description seems to fit Palma Violets perfectly."
Soilwork - The Living Infinite
"It's a no-brainer to suggest this could have been streamlined into an absolute belter of a single disc, saving some gems for later."
