Ceremonials, Florence and the Machine
Anyone who's listened to Flo's first offering, Lungs, knows that the British singer is renowned for bringing drama, emotion and grand gestures to her performances, and Ceremonials embraces a ‘bigger, better, grander' ethos. Bringing an R'n'B vibe to Heartlines and Spectrum, the opening track, Only If For A Night, sets the tone for an hour-long aural spectacular that'll blow away the cobwebs.
Rating 5 out of 5
Neighbourhoods, Blink 182
If you've grown up with Blink 182 singing about the trials and tribulations of surviving high school, then this album sees the boys taking their fans along with them on the ride into the next stage of adulthood - so expect a more mature outlook. Tom's vocals are as distinctive as ever and the lyrics are as witty, quick and analytical as you'd expect. And standout tracks, After Midnight and Natives, bring the punk to a power-packed album.
Rating 5 out of 5
The Rock and the Tide, Joshua Radin
The Rock And The Tide sees a departure from the usual musings we've come to expect from Radin, boasting a more upbeat vibe which takes the Ohio native away from the simplistic melodies he's renowned for. Tracks such as Streetlight, Road To Ride On and The Ones With The Light show the singer moving into Jack Johnson-esque territory, while the musically warm tune of Wanted cleverly belies its hangdog refrain, "I'm wanted by everyone but you."
Rating 4 out of 5
