Reviews / Album

Jack White can handle things all by himself.

Barry proves he has a healthy sense of self-deprecation, poking fun at himself and the wider ex-punks-picking-up-acoustic-guitars community.

...the album feels well-paced and balanced with both fury and meditation and it is that dynamic range that makes The Men such a fascinating and rewarding band.

It would make an excellent album to throw on for a bit of background ghetto ambiance, though not enough to take the party to the next level.

Her debut album has energy to burn, and at times is just visceral and raw enough to draw the listener in to the point of absorption.

"Another clever and beautiful triumph from one of the most unusual bands around."

This is a band with the songwriting skills and band ethic to transcend any hint of gimmickry in their set-up or aesthetic...

"It’s all quite insular, which is par for the course, but where Beach House excels and others of their ilk falter is the ability to transcend mere innocuous vapidity and lack of focus, and instead proffer a sound that is cleverly and meticulously structured, clearly infused with their unique DNA."

Magic Hour remains steeped with their iconic riffs and dancefloor anthems, but they’ve successfully moved directions...