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Who Will Look After the Dogs? marks a significant evolution in PUP's sound, blending their signature punk energy with introspective themes. The album delves into topics like aging, mental health, and personal growth, showcasing a maturity in their songwriting. Tracks such as "Hallways" and "Concrete" highlight this shift, offering a more nuanced approach to their music. While some songs like "Paranoid" revisit their earlier, more aggressive style, the overall tone of the album reflects a band embracing change and vulnerability. Critics have praised this direction, noting the band's ability to balance raw emotion with catchy melodies, resulting in a compelling and relatable record. Pitchfork: PUP: Who Will Look After the Dogs? Album Review Kerrang!: Album review: PUP – Who Will Look After The Dogs Exclaim!: PUP Bark Back at Millennial Malaise on 'Who Will Look After the Dogs?' Treble: PUP : Who Will Look After the Dogs? | Al...

"Who Let The Dogs Out" is the debut album by Brighton-based punk duo Lambrini Girls, released on January 10, 2025. The album delivers 11 blistering tracks that confront societal issues such as police brutality, workplace misogyny, gentrification, and nepotism. Critics praise the band's raw aggression and emotional vulnerability, with musicOMH.com suggesting it could be the punk album of the year. The Skinny highlights the album's fierce and funny approach, noting its crackling energy. Overall, "Who Let The Dogs Out" establishes Lambrini Girls as a formidable force in the punk scene, combining political savvy with riot grrrl flair. Sources: musicOMH.com, The Skinny, Louder Sound Genre : Punk rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 2nd / 6 Highlight : Cuntology 101 Made me think of : Amyl and the Sniffers Bikini Kill Pussy Riot #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Pu...

 X's ninth studio album, Smoke & Fiction , released in August 2024, serves as a poignant farewell from the Los Angeles punk pioneers. The album encapsulates the band's signature fusion of punk rock and rockabilly, with tracks like "Big Black X" and "Sweet Til the Bitter End" reflecting on their storied career and the passage of time. Critics have lauded the album for its vigorous energy and introspective lyrics, noting that it stands as a fitting conclusion to X's influential legacy. The interplay between John Doe's and Exene Cervenka's vocals remains compelling, and Billy Zoom's guitar work continues to drive the band's distinctive sound. Overall, Smoke & Fiction is celebrated as a robust and heartfelt final chapter for a band that has significantly shaped the punk rock landscape. ( Pitchfork No Depression Paste Magazine ) Genre : Punk Rock Country : US Final Verdict: 58% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking : 773th / 939 Highl...

Cartoon Darkness represents Amyl and The Sniffers’ most daring project to date, combining blistering punk energy with a newfound sonic diversity. Amy Taylor’s vocal dynamism and unapologetically direct lyrics drive the album’s rebellious tone, tackling themes of consumerism, sexual autonomy, and societal expectations. Produced by Nick Launay (known for his work with Nick Cave and Yeah Yeah Yeahs), the album captures raw aggression alongside moments of introspection and genre-blending—ranging from the punk-forward “Jerkin’” to the glam-influenced “U Should Not Be Doing That.” Tracks like “Chewing Gum” mix nostalgia with defiance, while “Bailing on Me” softens the tone, revealing vulnerability beneath the band’s tough exterior​ Glide Magazine   Silent Radio   Clash Magazine . Genre : Punk Rock Country : Australia Final Verdict: 70% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 57th / 786 Highlight : (both added to my 2024 best of) Big Dreams U Should Not Be Doing That Made me think of: I...

Heavy Jelly marks Soft Play's triumphant return, showcasing their signature punk rock energy with an added layer of emotional depth. The album features a mix of intense, humor-laden tracks like "Punk’s Dead" and "Bin Juice Disaster," while also exploring more serious themes in songs like "Everything and Nothing," a heartfelt tribute to lost loved ones. With influences ranging from nu-metal to British hip-hop, the album blends aggressive guitar riffs with playful and poignant lyrics, reaffirming the band's unique sound and defiant spirit​ ( Kerrang! ) ​​ ( Full Pelt Music ) ​​ ( Everblack Media ) ​. Genre : Punk Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 62% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking: 329th / 568 Highlight : Working Title Made me think of: IDLES Fontaines D.C. Bob Vylan #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #PunkRock #SoftPlay #UK #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Punk Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 47th / 256 Highlight : He's A Man Made me think of:     Sleaford Mods Idles The Clash #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #PunkRock #BobVylan #UK #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Punk Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 29th / 254 Highlight : Bad Girlfriend Made me think of: PUP Sleater-Kinney Wolf Alice #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #PunkRock #DeadPony #UK #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Punk Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 102th / 140 Highlight : Nice To Meet You Made me think of: The Exploited UK Subs Cockney Rejects #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #PunkRock #TheChisel #UK #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Punk Rock Country : US Final Verdict: 58% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking: 639th / 886 Highlight : Hand Grenade Made me think of: The Dollyrots The Kills The Raveonettes  

Genre : Punk Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 243th / 824 Highlight: Leech Made me think of: Wolf Alice Pale Waves Sleater-Kinney