Their ‘parole jazz’ party is a wild affair of drum rumble, filthy bass and squalling sax. Overpowered by skronk.

It’s just a colossal record that nonetheless manages to temper its aggression with enough melody and drama that it warrants one listen after another, and another, and another.

There is so much melody and joyousness in this record – not in an “everything is awesome” kind of way, more of a “you are worthy, no matter what others think” message.

The Gathering still holds up with a one-two punch that hits you very, very hard.

They unleash more comfort and intensive chemistry that is like a growling beast, ready for more attacks that awaits us.

There are many influences infiltrating Mur’s music, yet it all combines to make for a wonderful noise and a unique blend of atmospherics and punishing riffs.

If I have to wait another four or five years for the next Hidden Mothers album, I will be absolutely delighted if it is as varied, vibrant and flawless as the debut.

There’s more from where that came from and the Hawksmoor journey keeps on continuing by proving that he’s ready to take the mantle and carry on the legacy of where his fellow krautrock and electronic maestros have left for him to keep their spirits alive.

Whatever Sembrano did or will do within his ‘natural’ classical music background, this electro-pop guise seems to suit him quite well.

Another return to form, Beledo still has the magic inside him as he dazzles throughout the musical format once more on Flotando.

It is a compelling and potential release that’ll keep you returning to go back and see what you’ve been missing.

Once again Crippled Black Phoenix have released another righteous and rocking collection to add to their already exceptional repertoire.

From the beginning, middle, and to the very end, it is quite obvious to see Opeth return to come back swinging with The Last Will and Testament.

The best place where you want to hear 101, Milky Way in all of its glory, is probably at the Planetariums where you would go for a midnight showing, and prepare yourself to be in awe of what Klaus has left in store for us.

Shining feels and sounds like a softer reflection of the ploughing through life’s disillusionments.

Where Is My Mind is a reflection on how much Vanilla Fudge’s music had an impact between the hard rock and progressive rock orientations into this incredible box set to keep us hanging on and keeping the beat on, more than ever.

All the light and dark (noir) elements intertwine throughout, creating something that could be called positive grey, a musical feat rarely achieved these days.

No matter what will happen next, Quartet Diminished raises the temperature levels up to a maximum quantity.

This is a perfect album the band have unleashed this year. And this time, they’re giving Amelia Earhart, the proper recognition she deserves.

Mahashmashana has some of Tillman’s finest songs and the arrangements throughout are truly stunning.

From the more experimental ‘Slow New Year’ to the melodically flowing ‘Maria’ the trio creates music that has both sense and purpose.