The Dublin band's debut album is generic, dull, and lacks an edge. But at least they manage to deliver a few catchy songs.
Tag: Rock
Lucy Dacus – Home Video
On her autobiographical third full-length record, American singer and songwriter Lucy Dacus shows the best compositions and the most intimate sound of her career.
Kings of Convenience – Peace Or Love
Norwegian band Kings of Convenience’s first album in 12 years arrives with old habits: simplistic and warm songs that embrace the listener in a friendly feeling filled with fond memories.
Garbage – No Gods No Masters
On their seventh record, the American band Garbage goes back to their roots, delivering catchy but political tracks. It’s their strongest album since 1998’s Version 2.0.
Rostam – Changephobia
On his second solo record, Vampire Weekend’s former member Rostam delivers some nice and catchy hooks and promising sounds, however, nothing sounds really concrete
Japanese Breakfast – Jubilee
Michelle Zauner‘s lyricism on her new record, Jubilee, is firm, surgical, and sharp, and her sound, although not the best, is still pretty great.
Wolf Alice – Blue Weekend
The London alternative rock band's latest release is a homogenous amalgamation of songs that can be seen as both a mirror of the band members' souls and a warm embrace in those who listen to the record. It’s grand, passionate, mind-blowing, and bold.
black midi – Cavalcade
black midi's second record shows the English rock band going even bolder on their sound: their lyrics are more elaborate, their sound more visionary, and the full package seems prettier and deeper.
Twenty One Pilots – Scaled And Icy
Ohio duo Twenty One Pilots’ sixth record, Scaled And Icy, features the most mediocre songs of their career — it’s their weakest album to date.
Olivia Rodrigo – SOUR
Disney star Olivia Rodrigo’s debut record, SOUR, features catchy songs composed of nice sound and well-written lyrics, however, it doesn't go beyond that.
St. Vincent – Daddy’s Home
St. Vincent’s sixth record is her most cohesive so far. Featuring catchy yet elegant tracks, Daddy’s Home is a well-built and well-structured 1970s-based vintage universe.
Iceage – Seek Shelter
Produced by Nis Bysted e Sonic Boom, Danish band Iceage’s fifth record features well thought out lyrics alongside nice instrumentation while the band faces their fears inside their own homes.