Irreverence and wilful expendability means quality control goes out the window. Denzel’s titular mischievousness and biting charisma can do a lot of heavy lifting, but with everyone from TiaCorine and A$AP Ferg (HOT ONE) to Ty Dolla $ign and Juicy J (COLE PIMP) piling in, it’s a turbulent flow. Fortunately, flashes of genius keep shining through.

Brilliant, Melvins, brilliant. [18 Oct 2014, p.54]

The resulting shift in sound not only suits Lemuria, it sets them apart from the indie pack. [15 Jun 2013, p.54]

These four pieces make a case for Pelican's future being far brighter than expected. [14 Apr 2012, p.54]

They've managed to serve up complexity in a deceptively digestible manner. [10 Oct 2015, p.52]

The guitarist is so focused he has arguably delivered a stronger, more consistent collection than Slayer’s last two albums, for From Hell I Rise slays from start to finish.

An album which initially goes in hard on horrorcore lyrics, before broadening out into social reportage and geo-political comment. Along the way, there are guests galore and one piece quite unlike anything else the band have put their name to.

Command The Weather quickly becomes boring through repetition. [9 Jul 2016, p.52]

On one hand, it's hard to take seriously, but there's something disarmingly sincere about the whole thing and it's carried off with expert skill. [26 Jun 2010, p.52]

Much of Death Is the Only Mortal is notable principally for the band's skill in explosive brutality. [13 Oct 2012, p.54]

It's a continuation rather than a total rebirth, but with Reincarnate, MIW's transformation is complete. [30 Aug 2014, p.51]

If you love pop-punk in its most unadulterated, carefree form, you'll heart this. [28 Mar 2015, p.52]

When an album imbued with the spirit of heroism, the opening track has to boldly throw down the gauntlet. Job done. [15 Oct 2016, p.51]

Don't be fooled by any revivalist tosh out at the moment, this really is the real deal. [26 Mar 2011, p.52]

This is a noble and compelling body of music. [Jul 2011, p.51]

Foo Fighters like this feel fresh, energised and essential.

As we say, brilliant fun. And shot fired. [2 Apr 2016, p.50]

It's really no gamble to suggest that over 31 magical minutes, Rival Sons have delivered the finest classic rock debut of the year. [25 Jun 2011, p.52]

An album that proves that Trivium have much life in them yet. [12 Oct 2013, p.51]

It's up there with the best albums they've ever made. [11 Apr 2015, p.53]

The opener The Silver String is somewhat plodding and predictable isn't the best start, and unfortunately these are two words that can be applied with far too much frequency. [21 May 2016, p.52]

They might not be as abrasive as they once were, but Whitechapel still know how to bulldoze the opposition. [25 Jun 2016, p.52]

A grandiose and ambitious album. [5 Nov 2016, p.50]

It's certainly an album fuelled by dissatisfaction, but it's more frantic than furious. [27 May 2017, p.52]

Immediate heaviosity is in short supply, but Cold dark Place instead offers plenty of alternate impact. [30 Sep 2017, p.52]

On Cheap Trick's 17th album--and that is the most Cheap Trick title ever Cheap Trick'd--the man's ability to write sugar-coated riffs that stick in your head as though made of golden syrup has not diminished. [2 Apr 2016, p.53]

One of the most hard-hitting records of the year. [30 Aug 2014, p.52]

All songs were recorded in one take, no editing, no bullshit, and the album simply seethes with this urgent rawness. [5 Apr 2014, p.53]