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James Dean Bradfield  Even In Exile

An undoubtedly impressive outing, both in terms of being an engaging, impactful set of songs but also as an educational exercise in shining further light on an important musician and cultural figure music OMH

Deep Purple  Whoosh!

Deep Purple can hardly be accused of morphing into a light-weight lounge act. They can certainly still rock The Arts Desk

Deep Purple  Whoosh!

It’s classy, enjoyable, and it’s certainly commendable to see legendary musicians who have nothing to prove, feel the desire to express themselves artistically Sputnik Music (staff)

Deep Purple  Whoosh!

It's certainly brave. Whoosh! is superior when guitarist Steve Morse and keyboard player Don Airey slip their leashes. Print edition only Mojo

Deep Purple  Whoosh!

The best bits of Whoosh! blend lofty sentiments with earthier delights. Print edition only Uncut

Deep Purple  Whoosh!

This is music for the car stereo next time you're stuck in traffic on the M4 to Slough. And we mean that as a heartfelt compliment NME

Deep Purple  Whoosh!

If it's the last album Deep Purple release, it should be remembered as among their best All Music

Jaga Jazzist  Pyramid

The mystery of Jaga Jazzist is their ability to blend disparate elements into a cohesive whole Spectrum Culture

Biffy Clyro  A Celebration Of Endings

Biffy Clyro have delivered an album of restless invention, substance and style that arrives like a spray of water on the arid expanse of this saddest of summers Kerrang!

Biffy Clyro  A Celebration Of Endings

On A Celebration of Endings, Biffy Clyro couldn’t care less about perception or expectation; to quote “Instant History”, this is the sound that they make, and they’re going all-in – no half measures Beats Per Minute

Glass Animals  Dreamland

Glass Animals' most cohesive and satisfying album to date, Dreamland is a well-deserved triumph that's as rewarding for fans to hear as it was for the band to make All Music

James Dean Bradfield  Even In Exile

Even in Exile doesn’t always hit the mark, but it’s a fine collection from an accomplished singer before the Manics return to the fray. In times such as these, Bradfield’s passionate voice and sonic food for thought provides a balm and a comfort The Irish Times

Biffy Clyro  A Celebration Of Endings

The Scottish trio return with a wildly diverse album that swings from frenzied riffage to rock balladry, all tied together with a message of hope NME

Biffy Clyro  A Celebration Of Endings

Unpredictable it may be. Biffy Clyro it definitely is, and its uplifting and optimism hook the perfect catharsis for a year that’s been nothing short of terrible Clash

James Dean Bradfield  Even In Exile

Turning the words of poet Patrick Jones into lyrics, the Manic Street Preachers frontman tells the story of Chilean activist Victor Jara on this impressionistic, political record The Independent