This comeback album from industrial metal outsiders Godflesh effortlessly recaptures the visceral appeal of their early days. [11 Oct 2014, p.55]

The melodic emo guitar parts are more catchy than most of their ilk, while nostalgic pop-culture references are both comforting and sincere. [11 Oct 2014, p.53]

This album lacks that crucial edge to make it essential, but these Bots still know how to kick up a decent noise. [11 Oct 2014, p.53]

It's all business as usual for Exodus, but business is still good. [11 Oct 2014, p.53]

Set It Off have created their own sub-genre in an oversubscribed pop-rock scene and absolutely nailed it. [11 Oct 2014, p.53]

Resurrection is a powerhouse of a record, the brave onward steps of New Found Glory proving that hope--like pop-punk--is not dead. [11 Oct 2014, p.52]

Every sludgy melody feels painstakingly sweated over; every battering arrangement feels scientifically measured out. [4 Oct 2014, p.54]

While there is nothing to rival the classic Step Down, it's hard to argue with the punch SOIA still pack. [4 Oct 2014, p.54]

Despite the album name, there's not a not or part lacking with From Indian Lakes. [4 Oct 2014, p.53]

This fourth LP is a nostalgia-tinted treat. [27 Sep 2014, p.54]

It makes for an impressive debut that sees Sleepwave unapologetically aiming for the sky. [27 Sep 2014, p.54]

Here Finch seem like a band unpausing rather than pressing into new territory, This is therefore a somewhat confused oblivion. [27 Sep 2014,p.53]

It's just an album of bona fide, polished, often odd, perfect pop-rock. [27 Sep 2014, p.52]

At its best, The Weird And Wonderful is as fine an articulation of the thrills, spills and general confusion of being young and different in the UK as you're likely to hear. [13 Sep 2014, p.52]

Siren Charms is decent enough, but it's so by-the-numbers it could have been written on a calculator. [6 Sep 2014, p.54]

This follow-up is a micro-tad more optimistic [than 2011's Several Shades Of Why]. [13 Sep 2014, p.54]

The Physical world is a perfect storm of groovy punk. [13 Sep 2014, p.54]

It's consistently excellent, showcasing the band's trademark riffy and psychedelic sides. [13 Sep 2014, p.53]

This seventh record still offers plenty for those who want an aural assault. [30 Aug 2014, p.51]

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

This is an excellent ensemble of songs. [30 Aug 2014, p.50]

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

They're actually just listless, ambling nonsense. [30 Aug 2014, p.52]

Their gloriously off-kilter approach is compelling and then some. [30 Aug 2014, p.52]

Sonically, it's perfect, but American Hi-Fi lack the songwriting genius f Rivers Cuomo or Dave Grohl that would nudge American Hi-Fi from being good to great. [20 Sep 2014, p.53]

It's not wholly original, but there's plenty here to keep the (Gnar)wolf from the door. [20 Sep 2014, p.54]

All the standard atmospheric touchstones get brushed aside here in favour of a deeper, more meditative experience. [20 Sep 2014, p.53]

It's not nice, but Electric Wizard prove here that sometimes to achieve perfection, all you need is hate. [20 Sep 2014, p.53]