‘Smother’ makes the Mercury-nominated, breakthrough album, ‘Two Dancers’, “seem like something of a prototype”, argues Jamie Milton. “It works as an ‘album’ far better than any of its beloved ancestors.”
ReviewsAuthor Jamie Milton
Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde
A record entirely indebted to past acts but charming nonetheless, Dye It Blonde is the sound of Smith Westerns getting every homage out of their system, producing a glamorous, psychedelic summer record.
Flock of Dimes – Prison Bride // Song Of The Day #241
On paper, ‘Prison Bride’ is a scatterbrained collection of several elements from various genres that wouldn’t usually sit within a mile of each other. Yet it’s all pulled off with a startling amount of confidence.
Jamie Woon – Mirrorwriting
Jamie Woon’s ambition is commendable: He’s made an explicit effort to combine silky, soulful pop with a dubstep influence. At times, the results are dazzling. But Mirrorwriting is also prone to missing the spot.
A Lull – Confetti
A Lull’s debut album is “like stepping into a carnival,” says Jamie Milton. Think about every time you’ve wanted to immerse yourself in the sheer energy and force of an album, now take a look at Confetti and give yourself an experience.
The Son(s) – The Son(s)
The Son(s) are a band whose songs are rich, organic, laden with progression and performance. Their debut is as honorable as it is intriguing says Jamie Milton of the Scotland based trio.
Suuns – Zeroes QC
All intent on announcing themselves, Suuns have let their determination point them in the wrong direction. Their debut, Zeroes QC, although glowing in a refreshing urge to experiment and transgress genres, comes off as a little naive, expressing too much at one time and giving the listener a royal headache.
Cloud Nothings – Turning On
Turning On, more than anything, will be used as a reference point for when Cloud Nothings eventually take off. And take off they will, according to most. Jamie Milton reviews the debut release.
Twin Shadow – Forget
A re-creation of, or maybe even a homage to, 80′s New Wave? A dabbling into the emotional pits of The Smiths? A smooth, funk-and-synth blast of sophisticated pop? Go on then.
SOTD #161 // Esben And The Witch: ‘Warpath’
Esben And The Witch produce atmosphere, emotion and a dreadful, dastardly tension to help apply themselves in becoming one of the most frightening bands on Earth.
Houses – All Night
All Night is almost certainly the pinnacle of a much-debated chillwave genre’s splurge of output; bedroom music that relies on its energy and message of escapism. This is a lovestruck, tender debut, shrouded in optimism and dying to get intimate.
The Phantom Band – The Wants
The Wants, the second album by The Phantom Band, is a huge accomplishment according to Jamie Milton.
