They never outstay their welcome or settle into anything as complacent as a groove, leaving nothing behind but a sugary residue and a feeling of faint violation. [Jan 2016, p.80]

A stylistic and conceptual vacuum. [Jan 2016, p.78]

With so many other similar vehicles available, there's not much reason to choose this one. [Jan 2016, p.78]

Brimming with visceral rock'n'soul that channels the spirit of The Replacements, The E Street Band and Alabama Shakes, and mixes them into an irresistibly tasty gumbo. [Jan 2016, p.77]

The record to funk up your festive period. [Jan 2016, p.77]

You can sense the deceptively complex Art Angels will only continue to yield further depths with time. [Jan 2016, p.76]

Now the songs are sharper and prettier. [Jan 2016, p.75]

Shuffle and skip for best results. [Jan 2016, p.71]

Mixed, but mostly positive results. [Jan 2016, p.73]

It privileges technique and texture over hooks, but as a pitch to be the next Danger Mouse, Aquaria is not a bad one. [Jan 2016, p.73]

A much more orthodox, plaid-shirted affair that draws heavily from the early '70s. [Jan 2016, p.73]

A satisfying, if not earth-shattering, experiment. [Jan 2016, p.73]

Coming so soon after Depression Cherry, it would be easy to dismiss Thank Your Lucky Stars as a mere postscript, but, if anything, it's the more impressive of the pair. [Jan 2016, p.72]

Silver Liner utilises a much more effective palette [than The Reckoning]. It's certainly brighter and looser. [Jan 2016, p.72]

Few More Days To Go is a strong statement of intent in its own right. [Jan 2016, p.76]

We Are Nots is an impressive, if punishing, introduction. [Jan 2016, p.78]

The musical themes are narrow and somewhat repetitive but Kubrick duly delivers on atmosphere. [Jan 2016, p.80]

Not pretty, necessarily, but pretty good. [Jan 2016, p.75]

What are we left with? A handful of wonderful "new" songs, some interesting also-rans and alternative choices, and the sobering realisation an entirely different double album from The River: a work not quite of equal quality, but still of a remarkable standard. [Jan 2016, p.86]

It's a mixed bag in the best, revelatory sense. [Jan 2016, p.91]

A welcome comeback. [Jan 2016, p.73]

The results can be stirring. [Jan 2015, p.74]

Right On! casts its own seductively austere shadow. [Jan 2016, p.77]

Purple is a formidable show of power and resilience, the band--with the help of produce Dave Fridmann--achieving its most consistently thrilling fusion of metal, southern rock and the edgier end of '90s alt.rock. [Jan 2016, p.72]

Kannon will leave other neophytes feeling awed by the complexity and physicality achieved here. [Jan 2016, p.70]

After the crunchy riffs of The Next day, Blackstar has a more nuanced approach. [Jan 2016, p.67]

A pleasantly bitchy book gives all Ork acts their due, a raft of rare tracks completing the picture. Prix offcuts are essential listening for Big Star fetishists.

Loaded: Reloaded stands as a lavish sequel. [Nov 2015, p.92]