Reviews by gromit

Having spent many years listening to emo I will never again take shit from people about how I enjoy bands where the singers have terrible whiny voices.

At least those singers actually have emotion in their voice and aren't holding everything at an arms-length irony barrier like Liam Gallagher is - and everyone loves Oasis!!

I honestly don't mind the songwriting and the melodies are great but I can't get past the personalities. The production doesn't help either - guitars are shoegazey but mixed into this far back wall of sound approach where you can't pick any instruments out of it.

Beautiful, moving - adore the themes and the whole album is so cohesive. One or two small notes - I think it has a few sequencing problems, would prefer it starts on The Glorious Land as I think that is a stronger opener - would also prefer it has a better album artwork (I do often judge a book by it's cover).

It might be more of a strong 4, but my guy after first few listens says it's a future favourite for me.

Fantastic stuff - adore the harmonies. Important record in late 2000s folk revival but can't hold that against it!

First five or six songs are incredible, on form for a 4 but it loses a bit of steam after that for me (at least on first listen). I am a fan of her sound though and can definitely see it growing on me!

Fantastic record - pulls together everything they do well.

Good record, enjoyed my first listen and I think some strong highlights here. This record really sounds like the future - can see how it would be mind melting in 1967.

I adore next two and I think this is maybe weaker - has some pop tracks that Axis does better (Jimi sounds much more confident and his songwriting is stronger), the psych freakouts on Electric Ladyland just hit harder for me as well (no Voodoo Chile or 1983 on this)

Strong 3 - but reserving right to return and give higher later.

Actively dislike this one - would be a 3 or 4 out of 10 - I quite like the opening part and there are occasional moments of brilliance scattered throughout.

I also think it's quite funny (in a good way) when the instruments all come in and the posh narrator guy starts saying what they all are.

I feel a bit closer to a 2 for now acknowledging it occasionally has me interested.

Really like the theming and the sounds on this one, not super cohesive but very atmospheric and quite emotional in places.

Not everything works but her voice is brilliant and some of the songs here are incredibly moving.

Amazing

Brilliant - never heard it before but great first impressions.

It was ok

Not really my thing... I found it interesting and atmospheric but just ok so more of a 5/10

Was skeptical at first but it has its moments for sure

Lots of good here, a few misses but that's ok. Starlight is always a great track

Really nice stuff, gave it a few listens while working, reading, playing a game.

Awesome sound, felt like it had a distinct identity and texture across the album. Will have to check out more of these guys

What is wrong with this guy lol

Really nice listen - can see it growing on me massively

I had this at 3 initially. After several relistens - it's not always perfect but even the weak stuff is brimming with personality and has such incredible highs. Also worth noting that c. 50% of the album is comprised of practically perfect tracks. A record with just the first disc would be a 10/10 record but it's still a 9/10 based on the strength of these and many other top-notch tracks. The theming and political messaging is fantastic, it feels like a hopeful record despite the apocalyptic feel at times. It has a beautiful vision of the UK as a great melting pot from the sounds and influences.

(list of my favourites below - 10/10 single album for sure):

1. London Calling
2. Jimmy Jazz
3. Rudie Can't Fail
4. Spanish Bombs
5. Lost in the Supermarket
6. Clampdown
7. Wrong 'Em Boyo
8. Death or Glory
9. Train in Vain