7/10
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One of the band's most feel-good albums.
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While not every crossover on Stampede is fireworks, most of them land in the OK to great range.
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The biggest knock against Mahōgakkō is that it's sometimes too overwhelming for its own good.
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Loses a bit of steam in the middle, but this is certainly a black metal band to keep an eye on.
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Some cool genre combinations from Meridian Brothers that could've yielded some more interesting results on the whole.
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Priest is still sounding triumphant on Invincible Shield.
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A tad inconsistent, but still Tom’s most solid full-length in many years. Dostrotime by Squarepusher
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The band is moving back in the right direction. TANGK by IDLES
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Would be nice to hear Simz develop these sounds further on her next LP.
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Here we’ve got outsider appeal and undeniable catchiness. 100% PROD I.V. by LUCY (Cooper B. Handy)