13 September 2025
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Second LP from the Brighton-based dream pop band founded by Jessica Weiss and Daniel Falvey
6.8
Fear of Men have created yet another top-tier record of melancholic escapism and they deserved to be praised for it Read Review
Bound together by a processed glide that it takes as its textural basis, the group’s long-standing lyrical obsession with water imagery seeping into all aspects of the audio fabric Read Review
Fear Of Men stand as one of Britain’s best acts because of their refusal to adhere to genre conventions Read Review
There’s still plenty of room for Fear of Men to grow, but they’re already masters of a unique craft Read Review
One feels that the band's lid has to blow at some point with so much emotional pressure bubbling beneath the surface, but for now, the group remain solid crafters of beautifully tense music Read Review
The lyrics are striking, and some of the songs are strong, but Fall Forever mostly succeeds lyrically rather than musically Read Review
The pace is frustratingly soporific at times, but ‘Fall Forever’ remains a truly immersive record Read Review
Fall Forever feels more like an exploratory step forward than a head-to-toe reinvention of the band; it will be even more interesting to see where they go from here Read Review
The album soars and glitters with electronic spark and dream-pop ease Read Review
The Brighton band abandons all hints of jangle-pop and dives into extraterrestrial synths, ominously bowed bass, and guitars distorted beyond recognition Read Review
Delivers a combination of Dream pop and Art Rock resulting in a sparse etherealness that manages to be both open and claustrophobic at the same time Read Review
This isn’t a mope record or a meditation on the blackness of life Read Review
Fall Forever’s bare-bones approach is perfectly pretty, but never vital; perhaps, sometimes, more is more Read Review
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Fear of Men: Fall Forever
David Byrne Who Is The Sky
The artist’s new album of bright, bustling pop is positioned as a celebration of reasons to be cheerful. Often its fountain of optimism feels like a firehose of forced positivity Pitchfork
Ed Sheeran Play
On the enjoyably moreish Play, the ‘culturally Irish’ star sounds as if he’s back on form. Although we’ve only had time for a quick listen The Irish Times
Baxter Dury Allbarone
This record plays like his shot for glory, and with tracks as hooky and well-constructed as "Mockingjay" or the title track, there's no reason he shouldn't hit the big time All Music
Parcels Loved
While not for cynics, LOVED is a late-summer delight that comes at audiences with open arms. Comfortable dancing shoes recommended for listening All Music
Parcels have built something contagious here, with a joy that leaves you feeling that little bit lighter when you’re done with it Dork
Loved is a departure for Parcels but one that is constantly invigorating, the group are clearly incredibly relaxed and that is reflected in the calming, and highly enjoyable soundscape they have created on this record The Line Of Best Fit
The star of this entire record is without question the harmonies. They are razor sharp, technically astounding and forever charming, leaving you wanting more of them at the close of every song Far Out
Maruja Pain To Power
They really have taken a complicated moment and made it into a fantastic piece of music Far Out
Incredible lead single Look Down On Us is just one of three tunes here that capture Maruja’s free-flowing approach by stretching out to the 10-minute mark Kerrang!
The Manchester jazz-punks let loose on their savage debut album through cathartic outpourings of fury, despair and love NME
The thrill of this band is the extremes. From moshpits one minute and silence the next, they are in command with their music, unifying the crowd God Is In The TV
This band and this record want you to punch a hole in the wall, ask if you're willing to step through it – and then beckon others to do the same The Line Of Best Fit
Maruja emerge from the studio with raucous rap-rock and meandering jam music in tow, resulting in an album full of the same songs several times over. By the end, listeners may feel they have deja vu. Fans may feel they have dementia The Quietus
Rage-infused music of dissolution Clash
Jade That's Showbiz Baby!
Debut solo album by Little Mix singer is packed with incident and a multitude of musical styles musicOMH
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