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Los Lobos’ new cover album Native Sons features a series of hits from the band’s origins of Los Angeles – but there seems to be something missing. It would seem that Los Lobos have played it safe with this one. Their newest record Native Sons is a cover album that pays tribute to the songs from the band’s homeland of Los Angeles and, whilst it’s a decent collection of … [Read more...] about Los Lobos: Native Sons – Review

Barenaked Ladies have bestowed upon us their latest record Detour de Force – and boy does it give the listener a lot to think about. Described as ‘a testament to time well-spent’, Barenaked Ladies’ new album Detour de Force certainly lives up to this statement. Musically diverse and lyrically masterful, this record succeeds in covering a real range of emotions. “This record … [Read more...] about Barenaked Ladies: Detour de Force – Review

A mixture of comical, candid, and contemplative, the latest Modest Mouse album The Golden Casket is by no means a boring one. This record is definitely one that kept me interested throughout. With plenty of variety, The Golden Casket is an album that keeps you entertained whilst making you think. The album opener, Fuck Your Acid Trip, is three minutes’ worth of restlessness … [Read more...] about Modest Mouse: The Golden Casket – Review

AFI have not disappointed with their meaty new record Bodies – a fine mix of post-punk, goth, and a whole lot more. From start to finish, this album is a delight. Stylistically varied yet by no means difficult to listen to, AFI’s new record Bodies is one I certainly won’t get tired of listening to anytime soon. The only downside is that the majority of the tracks were … [Read more...] about AFI: Bodies – Album Review

Politically charged and unapologetic in its approach, the latest album from Rise Against, Nowhere Generation, does not hold back when it comes to criticising the way in which America’s younger generations have drawn the short straw. Four years after their 2017 album Wolves, Rise Against are back with another musical remark on society. The result is eleven tracks’ worth of … [Read more...] about Rise Against: Nowhere Generation – Review

Billie Marten releases new album Flora Fauna and it's one that is pleasant, albeit lacking in some places. With strident basslines coupled with Billie Marten’s muted vocals, Flora Fauna is an interesting attempt at conveying the sense of total reinvention that Marten aims to do within this album. She says of the record: “I wasn't really treating myself very well – I wasn't … [Read more...] about Billie Marten: Flora Fauna – Review