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MC Paul Barman
(((echo chamber)))
By boldly pushing the boundaries while also graciously keeping listenability in mind, MC Paul Barman has made a can't miss LP for underground hip-hop fans
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MC Paul Barman
(((echo chamber)))
A pleasurable and political listen to serve as a reminder for us to stay aware and enjoy life while we’re here
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Kamaal Williams
The Return
For jazz and funk lovers, it’s a gem
Crack
Kamaal Williams
The Return
The Return implies, and often delivers on, Williams' clear desire to recapture the plasmic spirit of vintage '70s jazz-funk, the album is less of a return to past traditions and more of a rebirth
All Music
Kamaal Williams
The Return
A vital addition to both the budding career of Kamaal Williams, and to modern jazz as a whole
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Chvrches
Love Is Dead
She’s not the first British singer to adopt an American accent but her particular take (spoilt Californian teen) combined with blandstanding lyrics about “looking for angels in the darkest skies” are grating
Evening Standard
Snow Patrol
Wildness
Taking steps to remain current is probably wise after so long away. Yet there’s enough here to remind existing fans what they may have been missing, and enough to give Lightbody something to smile about
Evening Standard
Chvrches
Love Is Dead
The most impressive thing about Love is Dead might be that as big as its sound gets, Chvrches never lose touch with the humanity that's at the core of their music
All Music
Kamaal Williams
The Return
An urbane, dynamic album that’s deeply rooted in the city’s rhythms
Pitchfork
Chvrches
Love Is Dead
Celebratory, rich and more confident than ever
DIY
Kamaal Williams
The Return
The musicianship is extraordinary, but never self-indulgent
Exclaim
Willie Nelson
Last Man Standing
Willie Nelson stares death in the face and sees his whole life flash before him, and puts it on display for the world on 'Last Man Standing'
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