Reviews

The Shape Of Things, on the other hand, is just as concerned with truth and integrity in art, as it is with its superficiality.

Pic by Chrissie Francis

Not a massive departure, but still an exceptional set of songs from one of the bands at the vanguard of Australia’s thriving indie guitar underground.

The scene of mass adulation as the band exits attests that this is far more than a mere walk down memory lane – this is rock’n’roll at its pinnacle.

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.