Reviews / Album

The future of Foals.

The weird thing is, despite the apparent lifts from other acts scattered throughout the record, it comes off as quite effective and, due to the choice of “influences”, nowhere near as derivative as it probably should.

Taking a retrospective walk among tracks from George, Elixer, her work with The Captains, and her solo output, Noonan has employed a host of symphonic players to accompany her.

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.

As long as they don’t implode, Sticky Fingers could well become the best up and coming local band on the scene.

Country as the new punk? That’s what true country has always been.

Hook may no longer be in the band, but this album gives fans one last chance to hear his trademark bass sound in a New Order setting.

Amok still has the power to direct your thoughts, provoke your senses and, most importantly, keep you guessing again and again.