NME-Europe spent most of January marvelling at Delphic's spectacular debut 'Acolyte', but also had time to listen to a couple of other albums...
You won't be stopping at 'Red Lights', nor coming up for air as you enter the 'Acolyte' state of Delphicville and from there on you bounce along for the rest of the album, which shows no signs of weakness during the second half, where the likes of 'Counterpoint' keeping the momentum going. (Read more)
That wasn't all though.
Spoon: 'Transference' (rating 8/10)
Seven albums and more than 15 years down the line, these Texans still keep producing the goods. 'Transference' is raunchier than previous outings. If you like your riffs, you're not going to be disappointed.
Ok Go: 'Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky' (rating 7/10)
Chicago boys third album. Eclectic? Maybe. Chaotic? Sometimes. Funky? Hell yeah! Where you might expect Pixies, you get Prince! Worth a listen.
Tindersticks: 'Falling Down A Mountain' (rating 6/10)
Business as usual for Stuart Staples and Co. No surprises here, 45 minutes of mood swings and exquisite harmonies. It's not going to wake you up on a Monday morning, but it might soothe you after a hard day at the office.
First Aid Kit: 'The Big Black And The Blue' (Rating 5/10)
Debut from the Swedish Söderberg sisters. Sorry, but it doesn't do anything for me, too 'folky' by half.
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