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White Lung
Premonition
Once again, they infuse their brand of punk with a hefty dose of pop songcraft and meticulous production, courtesy of producer Jesse Gander, Premonition conjures a dark, enticing dynamism unparalleled even by their own extraordinary output
Slant Magazine
White Lung
Premonition
Her lyrics boast a new focus without alcohol, suddenly facing an entirely sober recording session
The Arts Desk
White Lung
Premonition
Written over a period of personal change and sobriety, Barber-Way’s lyrics feel more vital and earnest than they’ve ever sounded before
Loud And Quiet
Richard Dawson
The Ruby Cord
Listeners willing to approach The Ruby Cord on its own terms will be treated to a remarkable, thoughtful, and emotionally literate cycle of songs that ranks with his most rewarding work
All Music
White Lung
Premonition
Prior to the album's release, White Lung announced they would be breaking up after Premonition, and if that does end up being the case, they've gone out with a magnificently gutsy farewell
All Music
Stormzy
This Is What I Mean
The release seems like a major personal achievement and he deserves to be proud of it, but there isn't anything here that matches the best tracks on his first two albums
All Music
White Lung
Premonition
The punk band go full pelt for their final album, a set livid with worldly disgust and bitter humour
The Guardian
White Lung
Premonition
The Canadian punks’ final record before they disband is best when it plays to their strengths
The Observer
Stormzy
This Is What I Mean
‘Big Michael’ confronts his heartbreaks and vulnerabilities head-on, while showcasing a host of guest vocalists and beatmakers
The Observer
Leftfield
This Is What We Do
Born out of a tumultuous time in Neil Barnes’s life, this heady mix of bangers and righteous sounds is a keeper
The Observer
Leftfield
This Is What We Do
There’s an intriguing mixture of old and new on this fourth album, pointing to a creative drive that makes the case for Neil Barnes’ continuing relevance into the 2020s
musicOMH
Stormzy
This Is What I Mean
One of the most ambitious British rap records ever made proclaims the star’s increased creative freedom from the rooftops, but while the highs are higher than on previous records, the lows are lower too
musicOMH
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