Music

Manic Street Preachers: Journal For Plague Lovers (Columbia)

14 years in the making with lyrics written by Edwards just before his disappearance

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Morrissey: Years of Refusal (Lost Highway)

Morrissey reclaims his past glory with angry, defiant lyrics

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Rancid: Let The Dominoes Fall (Hellcat/Epitaph)

While other punk bands now struggle to find a new enemy, Rancid’s brotherly ethos remains relevant

Review

Eminem: Relapse (Interscope/Universal)

There’s enough psychotic sh*t in this album to warrant over an hour of Shady’s trademark dark humour.

Review

Mirrors: Look At Me

Mirrors take the best bits from Power, Corruption and Lies-era New Order

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The XX : Can You Hear Us?

They play lead guitar and bass respectively and are joined by Baria Qureshi (keyboards and guitar) and Jamie Smith (beats, MPC sampler).

Review

Sour: Hibi No Neiro

Flashy lo-fi video from the even flashier J-Pop band Sour

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Various: Sound of Asia Vol.001 (Asia Music)

Dezz represents on premier release from brand new KL based label

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Hockey: Too Fake

Grab a stick and join the nu wave game

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Grum: Runaway

Reclusive electronic producer creates futuristic techno