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Modest Mouse   An Eraser And A Maze

An Eraser... is overstuffed with too many short studio experiments, but there are many more moments of startling humanity. Print edition only Uncut

Death Cab For Cutie  I Built You A Tower

The agitated "How Heavenly A State", the world-weary "Riptides" and two renditions of the title song, the first wistful, the second brutally self-flagellating, enact the stages of a musical exorcism. Print edition only Uncut

Death Cab For Cutie  I Built You A Tower

The New Order effervescence of The Flavor of Metal and keening anthemics of Riptides ensure these bruised wisdoms resonate as deeply as they do. Print edition only Mojo

Vince Staples  Cry Baby

It the dots from The White Stripes at their grooviest to The Beastie Boys at their mid 90s fusion-fuelled best The Arts Desk

Vince Staples  Cry Baby

The new approach feels fresh and revitalising, without toning down the artist’s gift for fiery rhetoric. “Thoughtful summer jams” might sound unappealing on principle, but in this case at least, it’s a winner The Line Of Best Fit

Vince Staples  Cry Baby

Freed from his Def Jam obligations, the Long Beach lyricist delivers his most passionately political release to date NME

Vince Staples  Cry Baby

Refusing to accept easy answers, the West Coast rapper demands a lot of himself, and his audience – for those willing to spend time with it, ‘Cry Baby’ is a uniquely thrilling experience Clash

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

This album is a great starting point for Grohl, who proves she can handle both aggressive alt-rock blasts and hazy shoegaze escapes on the journey to hone her own sonic perspective All Music

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

The come-ons, threats, and affirmations in Sweet To Me are all equally toothless, as Grohl’s fuzz-forward, Nineties sound does little to set her apart from her Gen Z alt-rock peers Paste Magazine

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

The daughter of Foo Fighters’ Dave does a serviceable line in 90s throwback sounds, though the nostalgia is too reverent The Guardian

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

Violet Grohl’s first ever album is here. It’s fuzzy, it’s warm, and it’s got ’90s grunge all over it Kerrang!

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

Grohl's feathery voice adapts to its surroundings, sounding fragile in the record's quietest moments and gaining a biting edge when the amplifiers are cranked, yet her sharp melodic instincts remain prominent throughout. Print edition only Mojo

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

Brimming with heightened emotions and vivid colours, Violet Grohl’s surrealist universe promises to hide many treasures and surprises alike, yet to be discovered The Line Of Best Fit

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

Grohl takes command of her sound with an evident thrill for how music can be imbued with a spectrum of emotion; and, in turn, ‘Be Sweet To Me’ becomes unforgettable Clash

Violet Grohl  Be Sweet To Me

Violet Grohl has shifted the weight of expectation with the expertise of a powerlifter. Outrunning a long-cast shadow, she's proven why she deserves your attention Exclaim