Silversun Pickups: 'Swoon' (rating 8/10)The dreaded second album has been three years in the making, but it's been worth the wait. There is definitely an American sound to this album - the drums and bursts of melodrama accompanied by grungey guitar riffs are a real give away, but there is no disputing the general quality 'Swoon' has to offer. Read more.
The Enemy: 'Music For The People' (rating 5/10)After the merited success of debut 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns', The Enemy's follow up album has been a greatly anticipated affair. Unfortunately, anticipation has turned to disappointment. Read more.
Maximo Park: 'Quicken The Heart' (rating 8/10)From the opening riff of 'Wraithlike' through to the final bars of 'I Haven't Seen Her For Ages' we are exposed to a relentless succession of rampant riffs, ballistic basslines and ruthless rhythms; "a list of wraithlike things, that quicken the heart" if you will. Read more.
The Maccabees: 'Wall Of Arms' (rating 8/10)When a debut album is as good as The Maccabees' 'Colour It In' - possibly the best album of 2007 in the eyes of NME-E - then the release of a follow up must be a daunting task. However, the Brighton-based boys have come through the test with flying colours; 'Wall Of Arms' is a quality piece of work in its own right. Read more.
And there's more....
Condofucks: 'Fuckbook' (rating 5/10)Raw, brash, eccentric... but ultimately an album we don't need to buy. Dust down your 60s collection and away you go. Interesting name, though!
Grammatics: 'Grammatics' (rating 7/10)More than notable debut album from this Leeds-based indie/pop quartet. Heart felt harmonies and spine-chilling vocals from Owen Brinley combine to produce a delightful LP.
Jarvis Cocker: 'Further Complications' (rating 7/10)Second helpings from the former Pulp front man, who can't help but be obsessed with the opposite sex.
Jason Mraz: 'We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.' (rating 4/10)Mraz's third album has seen him enjoy a meteoric rise. Well he has enjoyed it at least - I think it's drippy, commercial pish! Serves me right for buying having only heard track 1!
Lady Sovereign: 'Jigsaw' (rating 6/10)Follow up from London's tiniest rapper, often likened to The Streets. Entertaining, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Metric: 'Fantasies' (rating 8/10)Third full-length album from US/Canadian formed quartet and one which has firmly placed then on the musical map. Their eclectic style means this entertaining album has something f0r pretty much everyone.
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