Over the course of a full album, the duo's strict adherence to their limited sonic template starts to get just a little tiring, but the Milk Carton Kids' mastery of their chosen form is never in doubt.

The title of their latest isn't hyperbole; if this record's any indication, Silverstein are most definitely still alive.

With ten ridiculously infectious songs clocking in at just 22 minutes, Joanna Gruesome are in no danger of wearing out their welcome.

Ratchet is an exciting first look at an artist in development.

The songs are lushly dense and about as challenging and exhilarating as pop can be.

On The Desired Effect, Flowers aims to be loose and have some fun, but he also sounds more focused than ever. Flowers has spoken of a desire to write an album full of singles, and these songs almost reach that goal.

Cunningham's DJ-Kicks exclusive "Bird Matrix" probably won't fill a dance floor, but its moody detachment is, like the rest of the record, entrancing in its own right.

The second half of the album has less attitude, exposing the softer side of the band that has come across in the lyrics since its beginning.

Why Make Sense? is a consistently engaging album by a band that has successfully reinvigorated their sound.

It's always drifting, skilfully, from challenging noise to fragmented affection in the most beguiling way possible.

The record smartly connects sound with weight and movement without ever having to coerce the listener with heavy guitars or mountains of feedback.

A winning debut jam-packed with raucous outlaw energy.

Sol Invictus isn't perfect, and it's not their best work, but Faith No More creaking with a little rust and blinking cobwebs is still a glorious thing.

Loyalty is undeniably a folk album, underpinned by Lindeman's finger-picked guitar, spacious piano and banjo, her husky, timeless voice having taken on a new maturity, every word now clearly articulated.

On its own, this album is a solid addition to an impressive back catalogue, but the fact that it's part of a triple-run of releases only adds weight to it.

An arresting song cycle that reveals a three-dimensional version of the modern folk singer.

The album starts off relatively strong, with hard-hitting choruses in "Narrow Mouth" and upbeat, catchy verse lines in "Magnolia," but lose momentum quickly thereafter.

These rapid shifts and experimental flourishes can make for a jarring listen, but they also keep Love Songs For Robots unpredictable and exciting.

With this album, Superheaven have outdone themselves, writing a tight set of perfectly balanced songs that create a refreshing, unified whole.

Oddisee challenges uninitiated music lovers to engage with his ideas and his formidable body of work.

Power manages to keep Dumb Flesh sounding uniform and digestible, a great feat for an artist hell-bent on dissecting his craft.

Braxton truly has created his own sonic alphabet here, and has employed it to draft a manuscript that is as sincere as it is creative.

Ba Power is a contemporary ngoni masterclass.

It's a bleak listen, but there's something comforting about hearing three musicians playing punishing music as a complete unit, knowing there are few that could do it like them.

Non-Believers is an easy record to enjoy, but there isn't much more going on.

Jackie is unlikely to vault Ciara into the stratosphere, but it's a solidly produced effort that features an artist comfortable with who she is both privately and as an artist.

The fiercely independent musical spirit that animated her two most recent, deeply personal full-lengths is still strong.

Choose Your Weapon is a solid groove.