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There are naturally trusty Ash classics within these twelve tracks, but there are some more playful tunes such as the Graham Coxon featuring ‘Fun People’ and their charming cover of ‘Jump in the Line’.

From the Ric Flair strut inducing opener ‘Zarathustra’ to the delightful title-track which closes the album, each track brings its own character and ensures that the forty-three minutes of the album just fly past.

Ash might not get the same obsessive love as some of their contemporaries, but their back catalogue speaks for itself and ‘Ad Astra’ is another fine addition. So put some respect on their name because Ash are once again genuinely fantastic.

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Full Pelt Magazine

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Post date September 28, 2025

Vol. 104

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SPRINTS

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Post date September 27, 2025

All That Is Over

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SpRINTS – ALL THAT IS OVER – ALBUM REVIEW

Whilst SPRINTS have been building solid foundations for a number of years now, their festival appearances this summer really seemed to ramp up the anticipation for their second studio album, ‘All That Is Over’, which arrives now with an intense explosion of post-punk grit.

Ominous opening duo ‘Abandon’ and ‘To The Bone’ build up that excitement perfectly to kickstart the record and the following nine tracks do everything necessary to deliver on the promise of the album.

Many of the songs have already met the world either as a pre-release single or in the live setting but hearing the collection all together is something special. There is a beautiful flow to the album and you can feel the passion poured into every note and every lyric.

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SPRINTS – ‘Need’

SPRINTS have never been afraid to tackle the dark cloud of doom and injustice engulfing the world and they are again able to harness their intensity into stirring calls for action. There is also a degree of self-reflection from the band as they get used to their newfound platform.

Thematically and sonically, this is an album where the four-piece use their voice to cut through the noise of the world whilst making a hell of a racket themselves. Tracks like ‘Something’s Gonna Happen’ and ‘Pieces’ are top tier and the album as a whole is maybe the current torch bearer for album of the year!

Bringing the album to an epic conclusion is ‘Desire’, which again gradually builds to a thunderous crescendo. This acts as the perfect climax for what is a simply astonishing record from a band leading the charge for the latest wave of post-punk agitators.

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PRESIDENT

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Post date September 27, 2025

King of Terrors

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White Reaper

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Post date September 26, 2025

Only Slightly Empty

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WHITE REAPER – ONLY SLIGHTLY EMPTY – ALBUM REVIEW

Much has changed for White Reaper since the 2023 release of their fourth studio album, ‘Asking for a Ride’. Substantial upheaval has seen a change in record label and the departure of their rhythm section.

With the band feeling the pandemic cut short their hard-earned momentum, burnout and some old-fashioned writers block added to the weight felt by the group. Forging ahead now as a three-piece the remaining members however have hit the fabled reset button.

Their aptly-titled fifth album, ‘Only Slightly Empty’, finds the band concurrently re-examining their previous outputs for a back-to-basics approach whilst also exploring their new direction of travel.

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White Reaper – ‘Blue 42’

The results of their rejuvenation are spread openly across the slick ten track, thirty-minute collection. Emotive lyrical delivery, catchy songwriting and a grunge-tinged power pop sound dominate the landscape and remind you of the band’s key qualities.

‘Blink’, ‘Honestly’ and ‘Blue 42’ as the pre-release singles do standout, but in truth there’s not a bad track here with the album helped by its simplicity and breezy length. Heartfelt craftsmanship helps to suck you into this collection, and the quality of the music keeps you invested.

Given the tumultuous build towards this latest album, the results are a testament to the talents of the trio. There may be some cliched concepts held within this review but there is a reason that sometimes bands need to have a refresh. Companies do it all the time with a rebrand, we give our homes a fresh lick of paint and White Reaper have had a needed reset on ‘Only Slightly Empty’.

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Full Pelt Magazine

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Post date September 21, 2025

Vol. 103

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Biffy Clyro

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Post date September 19, 2025

Futique

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BIFFY CLYRO – FUTIQUE – ALBUM REVIEW

Not many bands make it to a milestone as large as a tenth studio album, and even fewer do so having delivered such an eclectic and admired collection of releases as Biffy Clyro have. ‘Futique’ (a portmanteau of Future Antique) finds the trio at a true moment of reflection as they unveil their new landmark record.

The album marks their return from the longest period of inactivity in their history whilst the band took stock and frontman Simon Neil scratched a heavy itch with Empire State Bastard.

This time away from a band that has been a relentless recording and touring machine for over two decades allowed much time for reflection – perhaps too much – as the band would begin to question their future.

This uncertainty seeps into the eleven tracks that make up ‘Futique’ and do make these songs all feel incredibly vulnerable. These are reflective tracks but also harness the glow that begins to light up the darkness.

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Biffy Clyro – ‘A Little Love’

As their previous records have shown time and time again, Biffy Clyro are one of the most unique and undeniably special talents the UK has produced. The light of this record is them once again being distinctively Biffy – that is allowing themselves the space to write from the heart and sonically create something fresh and rewarding.

The quirkiness of Biffy is here, the epic choruses are here, the passion and honesty is still front and centre and the band are again in truly captivating form. There may be a lack of the heavier flashes when they really unleash but that energy still manifests at the most opportune moments.

Given the acknowledgement from the band that calling it quits was on the table, we should all be eternally grateful that this extraordinary trio are able to deliver such an astonishing tenth album. Let’s hope that we are just as excited for album twenty!

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Full Pelt Magazine

Post author By fullpeltmusic
Post date September 14, 2025

Vol. 102

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LASTELLE

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Post date September 14, 2025

Exist vol. ii

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Die Spitz

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Post date September 13, 2025

Something To Consume

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DIE SPITZ – SOMETHING TO CONSUME – ALBUM REVIEW

American alt-rockers Die Spitz have been a regular on our ‘Discover’ New Music Playlist in recent months as they released an increasingly impressive string of raucous punk ragers.

Now the Austin, Texas four-piece are ready to unleash their debut album, ‘Something to Consume’ but the question is really – is the world ready for it? We ask because, spoiler alert, good grief is it good!

The quartet uniquely switch-up their songwriting, vocals and instruments and therefore it’s not much of a surprise that the eleven tracks on this record are reasonably eclectic. There is however an intense and chaotic overarching aesthetic that just reaches out and grabs you by the collar.

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Die Spitz – ‘Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The Delay)’