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Michael Kiwanuka  Small Changes

Michael Kiwanuka has always been most comfortable in the reflective quiet that sits beneath even his rowdiest cuts. Small Changes finally sees him lead with it Spectrum Culture

Michael Kiwanuka  Small Changes

Manages the rare feat of being a beautifully crafted singer-songwriter album in the classic mould without paying audible tribute to any of its classic inspirations, or succumbing to mere tasteful politeness The Line Of Best Fit

Michael Kiwanuka  Small Changes

It's a record built to last, from an artist both asserting his footing and opening himself wide, embracing the demands of changes big or small. Print edition only Record Collector

Michael Kiwanuka  Small Changes

But as personal as all of these songs sound, there’s a universality to Small Changes that, as with all Kiwanuka’s records, will emotionally connect with others. Everybody hurts, it seems to say, but this might help. Print edition only Mojo

Michael Kiwanuka  Small Changes

String arrangements gently brushed in, and downtempo, peaceful rhythms, contentment still spiked with his trademark melancholy. Print edition only Uncut

Michael Kiwanuka  Small Changes

Michael Kiwanuka's fourth album, Small Changes, is a boundless effort that, while revelling in its musical referents stands tall, ceaselessly, beside them The Skinny

Linkin Park  From Zero

An opinion-splitting return with soaring highs and disappointing lows Clash

Linkin Park  From Zero

Arguably rock’s biggest comeback album in recent history is an intriguing mix of sensational, knockout stadium rock and some perplexingly tired songwriting NME

Linkin Park  From Zero

Not every song is something to write home about, and not everyone is going to be on board with a new singer, but as a piece of work, it’s a clear reminder of why Linkin Park reached the heights they did and continue to influence multiple generations of artists Kerrang!

Linkin Park  From Zero

They sold millions as the most poppy and emotional band in nu-metal. Now, returning with Emily Armstrong as frontwoman, they remain just as dynamic The Guardian

Linkin Park  From Zero

Compact and intense, the band’s first album since the death of Chester Bennington is a powerful tribute to their legacy musicOMH

Linkin Park  From Zero

Armstrong’s new flavour is balanced by the familiarity of the nu-metal band’s crowd-pleasing chord progressions The Independent

Japandroids  Fate & Alcohol

Despite the way a bunch of power chords and a roaring lyric might inspire, nobody has the power to give me younger us, so this album will have to do just fine. Thanks for the memories, boys Sputnik Music (staff)

Our Girl  The Good Kind

‘The Good Kind’ is a slow burner, but a rewarding one DIY

Primal Scream  Come Ahead

Another chapter in a band priding themselves on forward movement while celebrating their storied past DIY