Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter (Columbia) Album Review
Beyoncé has unleased Cowboy Carter on the world and not everyone has been roped in by its charms, which are many.
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Pearl Jam – Dark Matter (Monkeywrench/Republic) Album Review
Pearl Jam’s 12th studio album DARK MATTER is a brighter affair than the artwork and lead single suggested; a buoyant effort bristling with the band’s signature chemistry and dynamic. In part a natural extension of the sonic territories explored on 2020’s Gigaton, other parts a conscious effort to harness the elements of their sound that […]
Sierra Ferrell – Trail Of Flowers (Rounder Records) (Album Review)
Sierra Ferrell is ‘feeling nostalgic for the past, but excited about the future’ on her new album, Trail Of Flowers.
Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well (MCA Nashville) (Album Review)
Kacey Musgraves proves she’s still a little bit country on Deeper Well, her sixth studio album, but only just a little.
The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards (Silver Arrow)
The Black Crowes are back! Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have buried the hatchet, put the pedal to the metal, and come up with their best album in years.
Kim Gordon The Collective (Matador) (Album Review)
Kim Gordon, goddess of cool and co-founder of Sonic Youth drops in with The Collective, her second solo album, one that will cement her reputation as the hippest of hip.
Liam Gallagher, John Squire – Liam Gallagher & John Squire (Warner Brothers)
Liam Gallagher and John Squire have teamed up for a full length album. What happens when an Oasis frontman meets a Stone Roses guitarist? The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems has the answer.
Church & AP – Postal (Kartel) Album Review
Church & AP have just released their second album, Postal. The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems weighs in with his thoughts on “Auckland’s favourite hip hop duo”.
Tinsley Ellis – Naked Truth (Alligator) (Album Review)
Naked Truth is the 21st album for the 66-year-old Atlanta bluesman Tinsley Ellis, whose recording career dates back to 1982 and now notches a quite remarkable 23 albums.
J Mascis – What Do We Do Now (Sub Pop) Album Review
To the uninitiated or casual fan, it’s difficult to discern the difference between a J Mascis solo album and any long-player issued by his main musical outlet, Massachusetts indie-rock titans Dinosaur Jr.