Manic Street Preachers
Critical Thinking
Rarely has ruminations on decline, in fact, sounded so vigorous. Print edition only
Mojo
Manic Street Preachers
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking lashes out against the ills of the modern world and asks vital questions about the purpose of art and their own relevance. If that sounds heavy, it’s mostly set to some of the most uplifting music of their career, all shimmering, arpeggiated 80s indie, exultant choruses, and their take on the Big Music (Bunnymen, early Simple Minds, Waterboys) that set the teenage Manics’ hearts racing
Record Collector
Manic Street Preachers
Critical Thinking
The Welsh rockers’ 15th album finds them in thought-provoking mood
The Guardian
Central Cee
Can't Rush Greatness
The UK rapper’s debut album definitely wasn’t rushed, but how great is it?
musicOMH
Maribou State
Hallucinating Love
It’s a celebration of what Maribou State does best: creating music that feels timeless and deeply personal
The Line Of Best Fit
Maribou State
Hallucinating Love
These 10 sun-kissed tracks are destined to become the soulful soundtrack of summer 2025, and the deep sense of nostalgia they trigger will keep you coming back long after the heat fades
Under The Radar
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy
The Purple Bird
Warm, textured and political, Oldham’s second “Nashville record” is even better his the first
Spectrum Culture
Maribou State
Hallucinating Love
After a challenging period in their personal lives, the British electronic duo’s first album in seven years adds subtle but magic pop sensibilities to their signature chillwave sound
NME
DITZ
Never Exhale
Never Exhale‘s greatest strengths spark encouragement that DITZ will eventually figure it out find their course, especially when they can learn to curb their itchy trigger fingers
Beats Per Minute
Maribou State
Hallucinating Love
As the weather stays freezing and signs of sunshine are still sporadic, the escapism embedded within Maribou State’s newest record will have to suffice until spring. It’s an enjoyable album that promises better days
Far Out
Maribou State
Hallucinating Love
The group's music has shed much of its roots in club culture, and bears almost no resemblance to U.K. garage or house. They still manipulate vocals and apply effects the way they've been known to do, but it often sounds closer to the work of a full band rather than a pair of producers
All Music
Matt Berry
Heard Noises
An album that can pick you up and make you smile, cradle you through gloomier times, and may likely invoke a scene reminiscent of The Exorcist breaking out in your living room, you won’t be able to say you haven’t been entertained!
XS Noize