A powerful, soul-striating record that needs and deserves attentive ears. [26 Nov 2011, p.53]

The result is a bouncy, punk-fuelled album that's entertaining enough if throwaway in the extreme. [12 Nov 2011, p.53]

The result is a treat for diehard fans only and entirely dispensable for anyone else. [12 Nov 2011, p.54]

Basically a single with extra padding, Recorrupted is nothing more than a forgettable stopgap release. [19 Nov 2011, p.51]

It can be boring and not much fun. [19 Nov 2011, p.50]

An EP that's more than a stopgap, Polymers ... refines the ex-McClusky men's sound without making it boring. [Nov. 19, 2011 p.52]

What unites all six fantastically constructed pieces on this album is the sound of a band delivering on their potential, and then some. [Nov. 19, 2011 p. 52]

Good lord, what a voice Chris Cornell has - rich, bruised, defiant, fragile and strong, be bends it to his will. On Songbook ... [his voice] carries the album as it stands starkly against his simple guitar backing. [Nov. 19, 2011p. 51]

An excellent comeback. [15 Oct 2011, p.51]

With its obvious choruses and routine abrasive sections,, the more discerning ear will recognize that this band wield far more force than they do finesse. [29 Oct 2011, p.52]

Forever Abomination will appeal to fans of metal, whichever camp they're in. [8 Oct 2011, p.51]

While Unto The Locust has much within it that will appeal to unreconstructed customers, parts of this work showcase a unit whose creative appetites are still restless and free.

In truth this is pale goth rock crap. [5 Nov 2011, p.52]

Megadeth are simply a little bit mid-paced, even monochromatic. [5 Nov 2011, p.51]

As far as comebacks go, sadly, this is not a good one. [29 Oct 2011, p.52]

A triumph. [29 Oct 2011, p.52]

At his worst it feels more like a parody than a tribute. [29 Oct 2011, p.51]

It will probably prove overly sweet for some tastes but when they hit top form, they're an absolute joy. [29 Oct 2011, p.51]

LuLu is an album that will require many plays before the music contained within beings to make sense. [29 Oct 2011, p.50]

It's very difficult to dislike music this unashamedly cheery. [8 Oct 2011, p.52]

The Wonder years have not only delivered a genuinely great pop-punk record but a genuinely great record, period. [8 Oct 2011, p.50]

Major/Minor is an unusually conventional and yet glorious statement from a band characterised by fearless experimentation and exquisite music. [24 Sep 2011, p.53]

The Hunter is an album in which to lose yourself. [24 Sep 2011, p.52]

Neighborhoods might never quite land a knockout blow, but it certainly does enough to earn them a rematch int he future. [24 Sep 2011, p.50]

With late Love, Oslo's Wolves like is have delivered a catchy, heartfelt racket driven by throbbing grooves and drenched in ringing guitars. [18 Jun 2011, p.52]

There are dramatic dynamic shifts and a defter blend of melody and muscle, making this by far the best album the Ohio outfit have yet produced. [10 Sep 2011, p.51]

Madina Lake sound not only more organic but also more alive. [1 Oct 2011, p.51]

What Radiosurgery proves beyond any doubt is that New Found Glory are as fired up now in 2011 as they were when they first emerged in 1997. [1 Oct 2011, p.53]