The Black Keys-Brothers
-The latest offering from the sleazy blues duo from Ohio gives fans a new chapter to read in The Black Keys Catalogue. With Bass and Keyboard/Organ added to this album, it gives it a more commercial feel, yet still remaining true to its roots.
Arcade Fire-The Suburbs
-The third album from a band who I see to be one of the few pushing boundaries in modern music, clever, powerful and strong lyrics along with amazing music make Winn Butler and Co one of the best bands of the last decade.
The Dead Weather-Sea Of Cowards
-Very few albums actually seem like albums currently, however this most certainly does. With a big dose of synth along with guitar, bass and drums and of course Alision Mosshart, you'd be a fool if you wanted more. A truly original album.
Aloe Blacc-Good Things
-True 1970s soul for the 21st century. A wonderful album, offering songs for every and any mood. A near faultless album.
The Drums-The Drums
-Ignore the hipster hype, as if you really listen there are some great tracks to this album. If the The Smiths were still together today.....and Echo and The Bunnymen were willing to get together, you're almost there.
Grinderman-Grinderman 2
-Nick Cave here, with another truly, truly fantastic piece of work. Not many albums do you have to listen to one track to prove that it is an album of the year. MC5 and The Stooges for the 21st century. What more could you ask for? (Ice Cream)
Eric Clapton-Clapton
-Mr. Clapton hasn't really been in his prime since the days of John Mayall and Cream. Although, this album has a great feel from start to finish, playing anything other than a Stratocaster for once, has broadened ( I believe ) his fans' horizons. Well done Eric, you're getting there again.
Robert Plant Band Of Joy- Band Of Joy
-An album with great variety. Plant has a great array of diverse and very talented musicians to create a truly great and full album. Hopefully after this album, people won't be talking about that little band that he was in, but the band that he is in now.
Liars-Sisterworld
-From my first listen of the New York band; I knew I was onto something different and very special.Beautiful and charming music on their latest album. If you aren't familiar with them, get acquainted. Prepare for the unexpected mind.
Forest Swords-Dagger Paths
Wow, how to describe this one. Psychedelic elctronica? The Velvet Underground's modern day interpreters but with drone? Most certainly a difficult one. I highly recommend checking them out, you will not regret it.
My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!
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