Anywayz...
Wolfmother - Cosmic Egg
This has definitely met my expectations and by far a contender for album of the year. I really don't get the hate for them though. It all seems to relate to the whole copying of Led Zeppelin's sound. Whilst they do list them as an influence, I don't think they whole heartedly rip them off. A good example of that is Black Mountain.
Atreyu - Congregation of The Damned
Mediocre at best. It seems they don't really want to progress into a fresh sound that they developed on their last record (which I was possibly one out a few people who liked it). The song "Gallows" is pretty good but I do miss the whole teenage angst anthems you would find on "The Curse".
Paradise Lost - Faith Divides Us, Death Unites Us
Suprisingly good record. Theres a great sense of epic feel beyond this band. They make suitable night time music purely for their atmosphere.
The Boxer Rebellion - Union
Very nicely done and certainly worth the hype. In fact it was definitely worth getting for only £7. The only problem with this record is that I had a listen to their debut "Exits" which sounds a lot heavier in comparison with Union. But this is still worthy of a listen. Very Muse-esque in some ways.
Secret Machines - Secret Machines
I was slightly cynical about this album but it was £3 in fopp so why the hell not?? It's struck me as some of the best work I've heard from them suprisingly. Quite an underrated band as well, only remembered about them last year.
The Scare - Chivalry
Been tracking this down for a while and finally glad I found it in Rough Trade under the OZ/NZ section haha. After buying this, I was wondering what the guys were up to and to my suprise they have a new record named "Oozevoodoo" which like Chivalry also sounds very rocking.
Willy Mason - If The Ocean Gets Rough
Another bargain I found in fopp. This certainly is a nice chilled record and I can only hope for more material from young Willy. Ho Ho Ho
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