Simon Crampton

Pixies – Doggerel

When Black Francis sings “Don’t piss in the fountain” on Doggerel‘s opening track Nomatterday, one has to assume he’s referring to the fountain of youth. Ever since their reformation in 2004, PIXIES have been seemingly turning back the clock.  Beneath The Eyrie (2019) was a noticeably darker record in tone. Full of gothic melancholia and…

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Death Cab For Cutie – Asphalt Meadows

There was a moment, where Death Cab For Cutie felt like they would be trapped in time. Destined to be defined by their inclusion in popular franchises like The O.C and Twilight. Yet all these years later, they are still here making generation defining albums Asphalt Meadows is an incredibly rich album, showcasing all the…

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No Devotion – No Oblivion

It’s been 7 long years since No Devotion burst onto the scene with their album Permanence. It was an assured, confident debut that should have seen the band climb to the highest highs. Sadly, as is often the case, life had other plans and everything went silent. Until now that is. No Oblivion is the…

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Parkway Drive – Darker Still

Change and diversity in art is natural and essential. You cannot evolve if you are content with repeating yourself. It’s worth bearing this in mind when we look at our favourite artists. We love the things we love for many different reasons. It is however unreasonable to expect the people who create the things we…

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Bloodbath – Survival Of The Sickest

BLOODBATH are one of the most legendary bands in the history of death metal. Featuring an eye watering array of collective talent in their ranks, they have slashed their way through the scene with gruesome precision for over two decades now. Survival Of The Sickest is their sixth studio album and the follow up to…

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