For the majority of Tyranny, it's almost impossible to understand what's going on or why. [Nov 2014, p.121]

What it needs is some incident--a clanging glockenspiel, say. At least that would liven up proceedings a bit. [Aug 2005, p.129]

First album in seven years by dreamy Alabama duo. [Jan. 2011, p. 135]

On first listen, it's sufficiently preposterous to be amusing, but over time, predictably, becomes intrusive and annoying. [Sep 2016, p.114]

A remarkable balancing act. [Jan 2007, p.150]

An admirable tribute if frequently deafened by the echo of its tragic catalyst. [Jan 2012, p.121]

The overall effect is a little wayward at times, strangely touching at others, and nutso throughout. [May 2004, p.104]

Although this is certainly flawed, the Cardigans deserve kudos for recognising their faults, trying with all their might to rectify them. [Apr 2003, p.103]

The Search revisits the social commentary of Farrar's old band. [May 2007, p.129]

It isn't just that it's (mostly) a covers album, more that so many of the selections are so uninspired. [Jan 2011, p.139]

Brain-melting return from digital hardcore heroes. [Sept. 2011, p. 103]

But while their second album is lyrically all quiet desperation, boasting such giveaway titles as Once I Was Pretty and The Disappearance Of My Youth, musically it's an altogether more uplifting proposition of stately A-ha styled synth-pop. [Feb 2010, p. 112]

There's certainly enough thrills to go round, even if Idea Of Happiness is sometimes lacking the killer chorus that would take it to the next level. [Dec 2012, p.115]

It's easily five songs too long. ... But for the most part this is a nostalgic flashback to Santana's golden age. [Jun 2016, p.115]

An album of palatable Radio 1-friendly alt-rock. [Mar 2007, p.110]

Such are the highs, the weaker material suffers by comparison. [Sep 2004, p.111]

They're still here and they're still very good. [May 2013, p.93]

Hexes and such may be the stuff of teenaged girls' diary fantasies, but it's not hard to fall under The Pierces' spell. [Jun 2011, p.120]

It's a tough listen--although that might be the point. [Jul 2012, p.108]

Many of the songs on this fourth LP begin promisingly enough, but some lose their way when frontman Alexei Barrow and bassist Kelly Southern pitch in with mildly hysterical vocals, the clashing combination descending into a shouty mess. [May 2014, p.113]

It's an unexpected grower. [Jan 2016, p.111]

So migraine-inducing that the Crazy Frog would seem like light relief. [May 2006, p.129]

Freed from the expectation of neatly crafted songs, Goddard gets in touch with his dance roots on a collection of largely instrumental grooves. [Jan 2010, p. 119]

The embryo that is Manic Expressive promises much from the future. [Nov 2001, p.122]

Only one track, Call Me, offers second listenability with its funky shuffle drums, Neil Young guitar raunch and doomster attitude... Otherwise, Freel's appeal depends on his ear for interesting noises. [Aug 2001, p.141]

It holds its own, just. [May 2002, p.114]

Fine for the dancefloor, less so the sofa. [Dec 2002, p.112]

Vol. Two will please Everclear's long-term fans with a return to their harder roots.