It's vibrant and soulful, but undercut with a darkness that's hinted just enough to haunt these songs. [28 Jun 2014, p.54]

This isn't for the weak-hearted or easily offended. But Body Count are definitely raucous fun. [28 Jun 2014, p.53]

Some people may find this outdated, but it's an absolute treasure chest for slavish fans. [19 Jul 2014, p.53]

It's effective if unspectacular, but it's the lyrics that turn this into something special. [5 Jul 2014, p.54]

Although everything is rendered with a high-shine gloss and sanitised precision that makes it more saccharine than Sex Pistols, there's still an enjoyment to be had on a basic level. [5 Jul 2014, p.53]

Every Time I Die have just released one of the most essential records of 2014. [5 Jul 2014, p.52]

It's the first time that Mastodon have followed up an album with its next logical step. [21 Jun 2014, p.48]

It's as vast and cosmic as the title suggests. [14 Jun 2014, p.54]

What we're left with is an overlong, quietly ominous strumming set showcasing his twisted genius. [14 Jun 2014, p.55]

As always, the uninitiated need not apply. For the rest of us, Goatwhore are a filthy feast. [12 Jul 2014, p.53]

The Black Market is a magnificent wake-up call. [12 Jul 2014, p.52]

The Maniacs prove persuasive enough to bring you round to their way of thinking. [12 Jul 2014, p.54]

What's most impressive is the sense of personal innovation, and WITTR's willingness to follow their vision wherever it may roam. [12 Jul 2015, p.54]

it's all so brilliantly done, such a massive, shiny rush of excitement, joy and fuzzy-feelings that you can't help but love it. [14 Jun 2014, p.54]

Boris often sound like they're fashioning a facsimile of a style rather than engaging with it fully. [14 Jun 2014, p.53]

While there are flashes of exceptional power and invention on offer, there is also a fair share of nondescript greyness, too. [14 Jun 2014, p.52]

Eyehategod are growing old disgracefully, and they're all the better for it. [24 May 2014, p.54]

The Amity Affliction's most accomplished release yet. [7 Jun 2014, p.53]

While they're no Tool, there's also a little something for the more cerebral of listeners. [7 Jun 2014, p.53]

The punk legend's 11th solo album eschews his dabbles in electronic music for a career-spanning sound that nods and winks in the most unsubtle of manners at his history. [7 Jun 2014, p.54]

When Agalloch's majesty comes, the slow unfolding is more than worth the wait. [17 May 2014, p.53]

This sharper, steelier focus simply ensures that every aural blow is fatal. [24 May 2014, p.54]

[A] shattering farewell LP. [10 May 2014, p.53]

Phillip and Down are on a roll from which there's no signs of them slowing down any time soon. [10 May 2014, p.52]

The doom and the dirge are relentless but never get boring. [10 May 2014, p.54]

The punk influences are correct and present from the opening riffs of Black Stone, with Lauren Larson's gnarly vocals showing all the promise of a powerful frontwoman. [10 May 2014, p.54]

Rise Of The Lion sees the five-piece mature from angsty teens into a fierce, majestic beast. [10 May 2014, p.53]

Cheap Girls aren't the most original band around, but they rock in all the right places. [10 May 2014, p.54]