The reintroduction of Jesse Leach into Killswitch Engage rejuvenated the band. Their last album, Disarm the Descent, laid down the gauntlet to every group that has taken the music they make and turned it into generic shit to peddle to the masses. While at the same time their live show seemed to ignite.
Iggy Pop – Post Pop Depression
Post Pop Depression came out of nowhere. A collaborative effort between Josh Homme (who produces as well as providing vocals and instruments) and Iggy Pop, it is however very much Iggy’s album and could easily lay claim to being his best in years.
Brian Fallon – Painkillers
If you’ve been pining for The Gaslight Anthem ever since they announced their hiatus, then you need pine no longer, for Brian Fallon, at least, is back with a solo album that in all honesty, pretty much picks up exactly where Gaslight let off.
Babymetal – Karate
My relationship with Babymetal has been strained at best. When I first saw them at Sonisphere, I hated them with every fiber of my being. When I decided to give the album a go I was brought round a bit, the songs were catchy enough that it was hard to hate but over time I’ve never once returned to it. It was a curiosity, nothing more. However, the rest of the world very much did and slowly and surely Babymetal have been building up one hell of a fanbase, all desperate to see what they will do next.
The King Blues – Off With Their Heads
The King Blues were never the biggest band on the planet, but they used to feel important. Lead singer Itch was a man with opinions and even if you didn’t necessarily agree with them all, his ability to deliver lyrics in a way that made them seem important, brought a lot of issues to people who might otherwise have never thought about them. When they went their separate ways, it felt like a loss and their return should be a celebration. It is a shame then that Off With Their Heads feels like nothing of the sort.
Agoraphobic Nosebleed – Arc
The first in a series of four EPs from legendary grindcore act Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Arc is a three track release that comes in at twenty-seven minutes long. It’s also bloody good.
Milk Teeth – Vile Child
Every now and then an album comes along that just hits a chord. It feels like it is made for you. Which actually makes it hard to review. It’s difficult talking about things you love, particularly if you are trying to avoid sounding like you have your face buried up their arse. So say hello to Milk Teeth, my (and hopefully your) favourite new band.
Panic! At the Disco – The Death of a Bachelor
There are a million albums out there that I don’t like or in which I take absolutely no interest. The number that I actively hate is a lot smaller. It takes something special to make me despise a band and the music that they create. Panic! At the Disco have pulled that off with Death of a Bachelor. Even more impressively, they’ve pulled it off while getting me to like some of the songs.
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Weatherstate – Dumbstruck
Weatherstate is what happens when you merge pop-punk fuelled lyrics with garage rock and then chuck in a bit of Weezer. I’m sure I could come up with a fancy name for that but I think I’ll just stick to describing their latest EP, Dumbstruck, as punk rock. I’ll also throw in that is a combination that you need in your ears.
Gnarwolves
Telling a story is always hard. Sometimes you need a million words, lovingly crafted into a tale of beauty. Then again, sometimes you just need eight minutes worth of punk rock.
Ramblings About Wrestling 