Beats & Noisecapes

  Arjen Lucassen has done it again. This is a very complex and utterly beautiful album. The album offers the same set of songs in ‘gentle’ form (acoustic) and ‘storm’ (rock/metal). Anneke’s lyrics are highly emotive and her voice shines through every song fully using her range and textures here and once again demonstrating she’s one incredible vocalist. The Diary is a complex album that requires a few listens to fully appreciate but what a great achievement this album is. Outstanding!

  I’ve been eagerly waiting for this album since last years excellent EP Limited Behaviour and Neuroticfish have not disappointed me. A Sign of Life is an excellent album of very danceable future-pop, an absolute must for fans of future-pop and electronic music. You can listen to the album and support the band on their BandCamp page   here

  I’m happy to say that the worst thing in this album is the title. I understand and agree with the sentiment of it, but it’s certainly an awkward title for an album. The rest? Awesome! Endless Forms Most Beautiful is a return to form for the band. A wide ranging album with a huge scope that succeeds at every turn. Tuomas was inspired when writing music for this album but best of all Floor Jansen is outstanding, showcasing her huge range and diversity and demonstrating why she’s perfect for Nightwish.  Excellent album through and through.

  This is a very solid EP from Sister Machine Gun. I love industrial, have always loved it and Sister Machine Gun has been a band that whilst never at the top it always succeeded to create solid albums. After a long hiatus this is a welcome addition to their discography and one that I’m already addicted to. The only complaint? It’s too short. I want more! You can The Future Unformed through BandCamp   here

  Atlas’ Suspended in a Sunbeam is a great mix of post rock and metal with some ambient and prog tendencies all self-funded, self-recorded and all music written and recorded by J. Kirk. His previous release, Inertia was great, this release is excellent.  Check out the Atlas BandCamp here

  Another excellent album in a very solid career by Portuguese veterans Moonspell. Extinct is Moonspell at its more melodic and romantic. An outstanding gothic metal album with just the right amount of black metal and grunt.