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The Floridians return with an altogether more bleak second record that finds lyricist John Paul Pitts now mining considerably more disturbing lyrical themes.
A soulful, accomplished and versatile debut from the Reigate brothers that sees their over-eager samples and manic hooks replaced by a deeper disco sensibility.
There are few artists that have perfected the kind of engrossing and engaging dance delights that Jono and Gabriel demonstrate here.
A fascinating record that begs softly for closer inspection. These songs may not announce themselves with cheer or bombast, but they sure as hell linger in the memory.
Planta sees CSS come to terms with the loss of Cintra and create a sonic identity beyond his input.
Has Tricky finally overcome the shadows of his musical past? Erik Thompson reviews.
The record is an absolute trip: a movable feast pressed to 12 inches of microgroove.
The bewitching Brooklyn band take us on an intrepid journey through love, intimacy and vulnerability.
Sure, it’s not going to win over CocoRosie’s naysayers, but in the main Tales of a GrassWidow is an invigorating listen, a compelling world of shifting moods and patchworked genres.
The electronic duo’s second album still refuses to court the mundane.
The Pastels possess a hushed and humble kind of gorgeousness, they’ll forever be just on the outside of the hipster zeitgeist and that’s just fine.
The follow-up to 2011’s Lights Out introduces rowdy percussion to Big Deal’s lovelorn grunge formula, and the results prove their growing skill as smart songwriters with a sensitive touch.