Here’s last Friday’s new releases ranked in order of quality, along with some review links and a sample Spotify playlist. Rock most definitely won out this week.
Yak – Pursuit of Momentary Happiness
An intriguing blend of heavy riffing psych/stoner rock and 50s swing puts Yak ahead of the pack this week.
Rating: 7.5/10 – Read full review
Flat Worms – Into The Iris (EP)
A six-track, 16 minute adrenaline rush from the La post punk (mostly punk) three piece.
Rating: 7/10 – Read full review
Health – Vol 4 :: Slaves of Fear
This industro noise rock trio provide a delicious onslaught to the senses, tempered only by some delicate vocals and atmospherics.
Rating: 7/10 – Read full review
Elder Island – The Omnitone Collection
Atmospheric electro-pop with shades of Florence + The Machine.
Rating: 6.5/10
International Teachers of Pop – International Teachers of Pop
Enjoyable 80s tinged pop-dance romp bringing back memories of the Human League.
Rating: 6.5/10
LCD Soundsystem – Electric Lady Sessions
Some ‘live’ versions of old classics, some new tracks and new covers. Nice, but not astounding. Probably one for die-hard LCD Soundsystem fans.
Rating: 6/10
Bob Mould – Sunshine Rock
A healthy dose of fired-up alt-rock from one of the scene’s veterans.
Rating: 6/10
Mercury Rev – Bobbie Gentry’s The Delta Sweete Revisited
Couldn’t get to grips with this one. Occasionally pleasant but mostly dull.
Rating: 5/10
Jessica Pratt – Quiet Signs
Pleasant enough solo singer-songwriter material, but nothing to make it stand out in a crowded field.
Rating: 5/10
Cosey Fanni Tutti – Tutti
A promising start that drifts off into dirge-like squeaks and all round dull randomness.
Rating: 4/10
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