Top 20 Albums of 2015 (PART 2)

10. Enter Shikari - The Mindsweep

After three albums, Enter Shikari have produced their best and strongest album to date. There's so much exuberance and aggression within the tracks infused with its powerful political messages without being too serious. There is fine line between hope and cataclysm within its sound and it just flows really well altogether. There is definitely no one quite like them at the moment, and this album proves just that.

Check Out: The Last Garrison, Anaesthetist, Constellations

For Fans Of: letlive.







9. Rolo Tomassi - Grievances

The Sheffield mathcore band have been going for 10 years now and still hasn't been recognised that well yet, there is a certain niche to them because of their strong unpredictability and chaotic style within their sound. They're now on their fourth album and they just keep improving, with their experimental sounds and jazz-like drumming. Front woman Eva Spence's atmospheric vocals blends within the tracks but it still doesn't stop her soaring those incredible screams. It's really not for everyone but they deserve the recognition.

Check Out: Opalescent, Stage Knives

For Fans Of: Marmozets







8. Crooks - Are We All the Same Distance Apart

The Cheltenham boys have released their debut album and it's very infectious. The lyrics are meaningful and poetry at its best. They're not afraid to go in deep with struggle and hopelessness within the record but it evokes some pleasing evocative and sometimes dark tracks, there's diversity and purity throughout. They hit hard with some sharp guitar and one of the best drumming I have ever heard in an alternative rock album. It's mesmerising and emotional, and most importantly, it has heart.

Check Out: A Few Peaceful Days, Above Me

For Fans Of: Basement, Brand New







7. Marriages - Salome

This debut album from the Los-Angeles based trio possesses a quite distinct sound. After their EP Mirrors showed a lot of promise, this certainly gave something an autumnal and doomy vibe. Expect some ecstatic atmospheric tracks that are perfect to listen to when you're high, it wanders around aimlessly but it draws you in completely.

Check Out: Skin, The Liar, Salome

For Fans Of: Warpaint, Deafheaven









6. Periphery - Juggernaut: Alpha

I have never come across to the DJent genre until this year, and it's quite extraordinary, with its sharp, aggressive guitar beats and coming across to this band was a pure blessing. Their sound is more refined and this album is well produced. They mix the electronic sound beautifully with the dexterity of the guitars. Overall, this is one of the greatest bands of that genre right now, and this album shows it. If you ever wanted to know what the genre DJent is, check this band out.

Check Out: The Bad Thing, The Scourge, Alpha

For Fans Of: Tool, Architects






5. Turbowolf - Two Hands

The Bristol titans' debut album was so chaotic with non-stop riffs and lots of crazy fun, but with this record, it's more refined and well produced but stayed with their strange Aztec style with their sound. At only 39 minutes, it's very energetic and doesn't hold a punch and goes all in. Expect some classic punk rock riffs, soaring vocals, and some funky moments, you'll be happily exhausted by the end of it.

Check Out: Solid Gold, Rich Gift

For Fans Of: Black Sabbath, Slayer, Death From Above 1979







4. Turnover - Peripheral Vision

Many pop-punk bands this year have strand away their pop-punk roots for a more indie rock sound like Citizen and Title Fight, but this band stood out to me the most because they already hinted the indie rock sound back with their debut album Magnolia and their EP Blue Dream, and now this album which I must say has influences like The Smiths and The Cure, it's atmospheric and the perfect summer soundtrack.

Check Out: Cutting My Fingers Off, New Scream

For Fans Of: The Smiths, The Cure







3. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly

Lamar's previous album good kid, m.A.A.d city was an impressive feat, making him one of the best rappers to look out for. Then he releases such an important album that delivers a speech in music form. Bringing up the issues of race and life while using excellent instrumentals and good features worked to his advantages. They may sound polarizing but Lamar doesn't shy away on polarizing listeners when it comes to going deep within the issues. There are some jazz-influenced tracks and fearless rhymes, this is an album that will definitely stand the test of time.


Check Out: The Blacker The Berry, King Kunta, For Free? (Interlude)

For Fans Of: Tupac, Joey Bada$$



2. Wolf Alice - My Love Is Cool

They're getting a lot of recognition this year and this album and did successfully well in the charts and it's because this is a well-crafted first effort that has imaginative spirit and sophistication from the Camden indie rockers. Front woman Ellie Roswell's lyrics put some depth into its 90s grunge heavily influenced tracks. It's refreshing and exuberant for today's generation and fans of 90s alternative music will find it nostalgic. 2016 will be an even bigger year for them.

Check Out: You're A Germ, Your Loves Whore, Giant Peach

For Fans Of: Oasis, Hole, Yeah Yeah Yeahs






1. Bring Me The Horizon - That's The Spirit

Back in September, I gave this album a mixed review, explaining that their new sound didn't really work out and that they betrayed the fans to garner more fans. It's been a few months now and I have listened to this album about 40 times now. Every listen is fresh and I always hear something new. It's not necessarily the "perfect" album, but out of every album I've listened to from the British rock scene like Don Broco's Automatic and Young Guns' Ones and Zeros, this stood out the most. Every track is a possible single for the album, and I hear the instruments complementing each other. I explained that Lee Malia's guitar was underused in my review, but sometimes less is better. It's aggressive and subtle at the same time. They're not afraid to experiment, and I'm starting to admire Oli Syke's falsettos, the RnB influences and the last track Oh No especially. It's definitely a grower and one of the biggest surprise of the year.

Check Out: Oh No, Avalanche, Doomed

For Fans Of: Of Mice & Men, Linkin Park