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Amen Dunes  Death Jokes

There’s undeniably a great work of art in here among the clutter of scraps that McMahon has collected over the last few years. It seems he’s refused to relinquish them because they mean too much to him – though they probably won’t to most others Beats Per Minute

Amen Dunes  Death Jokes

McMahon's songwriting talents leave no doubt that these new idioms will soon be seamlessly integrated into the Amen Dunes vocabulary. In the meantime, Death Jokes is a worthwhile sputter on the journey there Exclaim

Amen Dunes  Death Jokes

At its best, like the gorgeous, nine-minute “Round The World”, his bittersweet sound feels like the work of an art-music auteur. Print edition only Uncut

Amen Dunes  Death Jokes

Death Jokes is the product of a very busy mind, expertly encapsulating the feeling of being trapped, distracted, and despondent The Skinny

Amen Dunes  Death Jokes

The music is steeped in melancholy and fear, but with a desire to unpick and embrace the disorder, and make something meaningful of it The Line Of Best Fit

Knocked Loose  You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To

ardcore favourites Knocked Loose swing for the fences and then some on their incredible, incendiary third album, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. Gum shields at the ready... Kerrang!

Knocked Loose  You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To

The Kentucky hardcore lot obliterate expectations on a fourth record as fearsome as it is ferocious The Skinny

Knocked Loose  You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To

The Kentucky metalcore quintet cleverly channel pop – and even reggaeton grooves – to create an album of crushing intensity and vast scope The Guardian

Knocked Loose  You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To

On the Kentucky metalcore band’s titanic fourth album, they’ve amplified and concentrated their sound into something so potent that it has its own gravitational pull Pitchfork

Knocked Loose  You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To

At only 10 songs, with the longest still falling short of five minutes, You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To doesn't wear out its welcome, and it's surprisingly enjoyable to sit down or walk around while listening to these songs that undoubtedly were designed to go off live Exclaim

Knocked Loose  You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To

This album destroys as much as possible while it’s on, and even if it leaves a little to be desired once it’s over (damn expectations!), it doesn’t seem to give a fuck about what you think. Honestly, fair enough Sputnik Music (staff)

Kings Of Leon  Can We Please Have Fun

Not everything here lands, and at times the raucous performances can work against the songwriting, but when it connects, this album is ready to lay a haymaker on fans Clash

Jessica Pratt  Here In The Pitch

A gorgeous example of her beautifully sombre world-building, ‘Here In The Pitch’ is another remarkable example of Jessica Pratt’s unique artistry Clash

Villagers  That Golden Time

This slow-burner of an album shelters songs designed to stay with you, their delicate, radio-friendly arrangements hiding complexities musicOMH

Kings Of Leon  Can We Please Have Fun

There’s evidence on this, the Followills’ ninth album, of magic still coursing through those weary old Nashville bones musicOMH