Biffy Clyro - Puzzle
The album which catapulted the Biff into the public conscience. Simon Neil at his most deep and personal.
The Avett Brothers - I and Love and You
Less of the bluegrass and more leanings towards country rock from The Avetts, making them more accessible. Extremely heartfelt lyrically, as you would expect.
Shining - Blackjazz
An amalgamation of metal and jazz just can't work.......surely........Shining prove it certainly can.
The Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx
Hardcore punk band turn into a mariachi band with fabulous results and lose none of the lyrical intensity.
The Burns Unit - Side Show
Folk supergroup, including Mr Scottish folk himself, Kenny Anderson. Brilliant mixture of styles.
Dinosaur Pile-up - Growing Pains
A return to grunge with Matt Bigland, whilst utilising strong pop sensibilities.
Elbow - Asleep in the Back
The debut and still for me the best Elbow album. Darker and more intense than more recent recordings and all the better for it.
Muse - Origin of Symmetry
Modern day prog rock at it's best. Bombastic, of course, but also the heaviest and most consistent album by Muse.
Kings of Leon - Youth and Young Manhood
One of the great debuts, country punk with a real swagger they've not produced since.
I Am Kloot - Sky at Night
A beautifully melodic album from a Manchester band, with again, very personal lyrics. Just gorgeous.
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