Album Reviews

Chloe Qisha – ‘Chloe Qisha’ EP review: infectious pop that’s equally slick and sensitive

The British-Malaysian singer makes her debut with intelligent, soulful lyricism and pure pop perfection

Pa Salieu – ‘Afrikan Alien’ review: an empowering and uplifting return

After having his momentum halted by a hefty prison sentence, the British-Gambian rapper is back with a mixtape that’s both pensive and enthralling

Flip Top Head – ‘Up Like A Weather Balloon review: avant-garde art-rock packed with wry lyricism

The Brighton six-piece take some serious swings on their debut EP

Jin – ‘Happy’ review: BTS star brings joy to the world

The singer’s long-awaited debut solo album is committed to spreading cheerfulness, encouraging us through the darkness and into the light

Linkin Park – ‘From Zero’ review: world-class moments marred by a few blips

Arguably rock’s biggest comeback album in recent history is an intriguing mix of sensational, knockout stadium rock and some perplexingly tired songwriting

Our Girl – ‘The Good Kind’ review: an indie-rock unicorn that rewards close listening

Fronted by the Big Moon’s Soph Nathan, the London trio’s second album is nuanced, melodic and comfortable in its own skin

Man/Woman/Chainsaw – ‘Eazy Peazy’ review: a raw, ambitious and electrifying debut

The London-based five-piece have concocted some of the most forward-thinking rock music of 2024

Primal Scream – ‘Come Ahead’ review: funk meets punk, with grenades in the trunk

Personal and political, Bobby Gillespie and co’s David Holmes-assisted first album in eight years wants us to dance our way to justice

Tyler, The Creator – ‘Chromakopia’ review: a landscape of chaos that reflects his own psychological conflict

The trail of crumbs dropped before the release of Tyler, The Creator's new album 'Chromakopia' indicated a clear direction, centred around a new alter-ego....

Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Megan: Act II’ review: the Houston Hottie ends 2024 with a bang

Following her solid and confident third album, released back in June, ‘Act II’ is an even more assertive expansion from the Hot Girl coach