Albums

Check out our verdict on the latest album releases.

The Brand New Heavies – Forward album review

The Brand New Heavies – Forward album review

A wonderful new album from the Brand New Heavies.

Hugh Laurie – Didn’t It Rain album review

Hugh Laurie – Didn’t It Rain album review

Laurie returns with another batch of his favourite blues songs.

The Boxer Rebellion – Promises album review

The Boxer Rebellion – Promises album review

The band deliver on every promise with the arrival of album number four.

Natalie Maines – Mother album review

Natalie Maines – Mother album review

The Dixie Chicks' lead vocalist releases her solo debut.

Valerie June – Pushin’ Against A Stone – album review

Valerie June – Pushin’ Against A Stone – album review

A classy album, that shows off Valerie June's gorgeous vocals.

N.O.R.E. aka P.A.P.I. – Student of the Game album review

N.O.R.E. aka P.A.P.I. – Student of the Game album review

Generic beats dampen a promising release.

Lady Antebellum – Golden album review

Lady Antebellum – Golden album review

Lady Antebellum lose their identity in the bid for mainstream success.

Rudimental – Home album review

Rudimental – Home album review

Brilliant and versatile debut from the band.

Bonnie Tyler – Rocks and Honey album review

Bonnie Tyler – Rocks and Honey album review

A fine return to form from Bonnie Tyler. Rocks and Honey is her first release in

The Pigeon Detectives – We Met At Sea album review

The Pigeon Detectives – We Met At Sea album review

If you're a fan of the Kaiser Chiefs and Arctic Monkeys, then you'll love We Met

Sharks – Selfhood album review

Sharks – Selfhood album review

A fine album release by the Sharks.

Bo Bruce – Before I Sleep album review

Bo Bruce – Before I Sleep album review

Interesting debut from The Voice contestant.

Treetop Flyers – The Mountain Moves album review

Treetop Flyers – The Mountain Moves album review

The British band bring some good old west-coast country to the chilly isles.

Meatloaf – Bat Out Of Hell: Special Edition album review

Meatloaf – Bat Out Of Hell: Special Edition album review

The classic album gets a Special Edition release.

The Very Best TV Ad Songs album review

The Very Best TV Ad Songs album review

40 songs you'll recognise from popular TV adverts.

At The Drive In – Relationship of Command album review

At The Drive In – Relationship of Command album review

Re-release of the classic album, also now on vinyl.

Junip – Junip album review

Junip – Junip album review

Stunning second album from trio.

Josh Kumra – Good Things Come To Those Who Don’t Wait album review

Josh Kumra – Good Things Come To Those Who Don’t Wait album review

Interesting collection of songs from the singer songwriter.

Phoenix – Bankrupt! album review

Phoenix – Bankrupt! album review

French outfit score highly with fifth studio album.

Triggerfinger – All This Dancin’ Around album review

Triggerfinger – All This Dancin’ Around album review

We review Triggerfinger's third studio album, All This Dancin' Around.

Paula Cole – Raven album review

Paula Cole – Raven album review

The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/producer returns with a stellar collection of songs.

Michael Buble – To Be Loved album review

Michael Buble – To Be Loved album review

The Canadian superstar returns with exactly what his fans want.

Walk Off The Earth – R.E.V.O. album review

Walk Off The Earth – R.E.V.O. album review

The YouTube sensations release their debut album.

Karen Ruimy – Come With Me album review

Karen Ruimy – Come With Me album review

An unusual but enjoyable release from Karen Ruimy.

Scholars – Always Lead Never Follow album review

Scholars – Always Lead Never Follow album review

Solid album with a few surprises.

Fletcher – Upon Ayr album review

Fletcher – Upon Ayr album review

A gloomy record that left us feeling a bit sad.

Little Big Town – Tornado album review

Little Big Town – Tornado album review

The country band look set to break the UK with their new album.

Mike Marlin – Grand Reveal album review

Mike Marlin – Grand Reveal album review

The British singer/songwriter creeps us out in a good way.

The Burning Of Rome – With Us album review

The Burning Of Rome – With Us album review

Eccentric San Diego band dazzles us with debut album.

Harper Simon – Division Street album review

Harper Simon – Division Street album review

A very interesting and original album from Harper Simon.

Jimi Hendrix – People, Hell and Angels album review

Jimi Hendrix – People, Hell and Angels album review

Previously unreleased recordings debut on this album release.

Kitsuné – Parisien 3 album review

Kitsuné – Parisien 3 album review

Great selection of Parisien music.

New Kids on the Block – 10 album review

New Kids on the Block – 10 album review

New Kids on the Block return to big pop songs for their new album.

The Scaramanga Six – Phantom Head album review

The Scaramanga Six – Phantom Head album review

Impressively ranged but perhaps not for everyone.

John Smith – Great Lakes album review

John Smith – Great Lakes album review

The singer-songwriter returns following a bad case of writer's block.

Mindless Behaviour – All Around The World album review

Mindless Behaviour – All Around The World album review

Have B2K made a comeback?

Let’s Say We Did – Hello Creatures album review

Let’s Say We Did – Hello Creatures album review

Swedish band takes you through dreamy journey.

Jaida Dreyer – I Am Jaida Dreyer album review

Jaida Dreyer – I Am Jaida Dreyer album review

New country star impresses with her debut album.

Jenn Bostic – Jealous album review

Jenn Bostic – Jealous album review

Jenn Bostic surprises with her new album Jealous.

Billy Bragg – Tooth & Nail album review

Billy Bragg – Tooth & Nail album review

The singer-songwriter returns with a solid new album.

Lewis Watson – The Wild EP review

Lewis Watson – The Wild EP review

Emerging talent Lewis Watson impresses with his new EP.

Bridgit Mendler – Hello My Name Is… album review

Bridgit Mendler – Hello My Name Is… album review

The latest Disney star turns her hand to music but struggles to find an identity.

Tim McGraw – Two Lanes of Freedom album review

Tim McGraw – Two Lanes of Freedom album review

The country superstar is on the brink of a UK breakthrough.

Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience album review

Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience album review

JT returns with a length opus that evolves rather than progresses his sound.

Sound City – Real To Reel album review

Sound City – Real To Reel album review

Legends deliver brilliant album.

The Who – Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 album review

The Who – Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 album review

The Who release their historic live gig.

The Peter Ulrich Collaboration – The Painted Caravan album review

The Peter Ulrich Collaboration – The Painted Caravan album review

A triumph of real instruments over studio wizadry.

Tunde Baiyewu – Diamond in a Rock album review

Tunde Baiyewu – Diamond in a Rock album review

The Lighthouse Family frontman releases a new solo album.

Hadouken! – Every Weekend album review

Hadouken! – Every Weekend album review

New explosive album from the band.

Josh Rouse – The Happiness Waltz album review

Josh Rouse – The Happiness Waltz album review

US singer/songwriter releases tenth studio album.

Stereophonics – Graffiti on the Train album review

Stereophonics – Graffiti on the Train album review

The Welsh wonders return with a brand new album.

Emilia Mitiku – I Belong To You album review

Emilia Mitiku – I Belong To You album review

Emilia Mitiku returns to the UK after a long break.

Dido – Girl Who Got Away album review

Dido – Girl Who Got Away album review

Dido returns with her first album in five years.

Tim McGraw & Friends album review

Tim McGraw & Friends album review

A compilation celebrating McGraw's biggest collaborations.

Les Miserables – Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack album review

Les Miserables – Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack album review

Highlights from the year's biggest film so far.

The Music of Nashville – Original Soundtrack: Season 1 Volume 1 album review

The Music of Nashville – Original Soundtrack: Season 1 Volume 1 album review

Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere and the rest of the cast impress with their country offerings.

Josh Groban – All That Echoes album review

Josh Groban – All That Echoes album review

The classical-pop crossover artist returns with a stunning new album.

Blake – Start Over album review

Blake – Start Over album review

The final album from the band as a quartet.

Klak Tik – The Servants album review

Klak Tik – The Servants album review

Something a little different for your ears.

CC Smugglers – New Roots Music

CC Smugglers – New Roots Music

A well made and enjoyable offering from CC Smugglers.

ME – Even The Odd Ones Out album review

ME – Even The Odd Ones Out album review

Australian band bring back classic rock.

Doldrums – Lesser Evil album review

Doldrums – Lesser Evil album review

Bonkers music that will appeal to your ears.

Hauschka – Salon Des Amateurs Remixes album review

Hauschka – Salon Des Amateurs Remixes album review

Take a journey into Hauschka's eccentric world.

Leo Abrahams – Zero Sum album review

Leo Abrahams – Zero Sum album review

Dreamy soundscapes that will take you through a musical journey.

Fiction – The Big Other album review

Fiction – The Big Other album review

London 5-piece finding their feet with feature length debut.

Ludovico Einaudi – In a Time Lapse album review

Ludovico Einaudi – In a Time Lapse album review

The composer's latest album for piano and strings.

Cooking Songs album review

Cooking Songs album review

A tenuous but enjoyable collection of songs.

Petula Clark – Lost In You album review

Petula Clark – Lost In You album review

The legendary singer returns with a new album.

The Plea – The Dreamers Stadium album review

The Plea – The Dreamers Stadium album review

Solid new album from the Irish band.

Glee: The Music, Season 4 Volume 1 album review

Glee: The Music, Season 4 Volume 1 album review

The McKinley students cover more classic pop hits.

Keaton Henson – Birthdays album review

Keaton Henson – Birthdays album review

The reluctant performer releases his second album.

Dermot O’Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2013 album review

Dermot O’Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2013 album review

The presenter and radio DJ releases a new instalment of his hit series.

Gin Wigmore – Gravel & Wine album review

Gin Wigmore – Gravel & Wine album review

The New Zealand artist dazzles us with this vibrant album.

Jewel – Greatest Hits album review

Jewel – Greatest Hits album review

The Alaskan singer-songwriter celebrates 18 years in the music industry.

Destiny’s Child – Love Songs album review

Destiny’s Child – Love Songs album review

One new track from Destiny's Child leaves us disappointed.

Tegan and Sara – Heartthrob album review

Tegan and Sara – Heartthrob album review

Canadian twins release commercial industry pleaser.

The Trevor Nelson Collection album review

The Trevor Nelson Collection album review

The best R&B from the last four decades.

The Virginmarys – King Of Conflict album review

The Virginmarys – King Of Conflict album review

The Virginmarys are releasing their debut album, which was produced by Toby Jepson. The band have

The Heartbreaks – Hand On Heart EP review

The Heartbreaks – Hand On Heart EP review

We feel a little downbeat thanks to The Heartbreaks.

Kimberley Walsh – Centre Stage album review

Kimberley Walsh – Centre Stage album review

Kimberley steps out of Girls Aloud's shadow to shine in the solo spotlight.

Frightened Rabbit – Pedestrian Verse album review

Frightened Rabbit – Pedestrian Verse album review

The talented Scots unveil outstanding latest offering.

Everything Everything – Arc album review

Everything Everything – Arc album review

The Manchester band is back with a bang.

Andrea Bocelli – Passione album review

Andrea Bocelli – Passione album review

The classical singer returns with a new album.

Arbouretum – Coming Out Of The Fog album review

Arbouretum – Coming Out Of The Fog album review

An album, which's guitar riffs will resonate in your ears for days.

Sophie Hunger – Danger of the Light album review

Sophie Hunger – Danger of the Light album review

Swiss singer/songwriter's latest album is a success.

The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law album review

The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law album review

A triumph of a record from The Joy Formidable.

Mike Hough – Stained EP review

Mike Hough – Stained EP review

Flawless EP release from rising star Mike Hough.

Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol 3 review

Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol 3 review

The Glee cast release their third festive collection.

Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox album review

Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox album review

Bruno Mars releases his eagerly awaited new album.

Ke$ha – Deconstructed EP review

Ke$ha – Deconstructed EP review

Ke$ha's show a new side as she strips her music back.

Pink – The Truth About Love: Fan Edition album review

Pink – The Truth About Love: Fan Edition album review

Pink re-releases her number one album.

Maia – Pepper Stars album review

Maia – Pepper Stars album review

Get enchanted by the beautiful sounds of this band.

Acres Of Lions – Collections album review

Acres Of Lions – Collections album review

Canadian band unleashes new album. Keep reading to find out what we thought.

Matt Corby – Into the Flames EP review

Matt Corby – Into the Flames EP review

Former Australian Idol contestant delivers solid EP.

Zenith Glow – Sublime EP review

Zenith Glow – Sublime EP review

Long-awaited debut EP from singer/songwriter Alex MacKenzie.

Marcus Foster – The Last House EP review

Marcus Foster – The Last House EP review

Gravel voiced singer/songwriter releases follow up to Nameless Path.

Rachel Sermanni – Under Moutains album review

Rachel Sermanni – Under Moutains album review

The Scottish belle's debut album sets exceptional standard.

The Jim Jones Revue – The Savage Heart album review

The Jim Jones Revue – The Savage Heart album review

Rock band return with third studio album.

Cave Painting – Votive Life album review

Cave Painting – Votive Life album review

Brighton band lift off.

Thomas Nicholas Band – TNB EP

Thomas Nicholas Band – TNB EP

Debut UK EP release for Thomas Ian Nicholas' band.

Pepe Deluxe – Queen Of The Wave album review

Pepe Deluxe – Queen Of The Wave album review

Pop opera duo pile on the pretention.