First Aid Kit - "The Lion's Roar"
Released: 18th January
Johanna and Klara Söderberg's second album features the sisters singing in tight harmony over acoustic guitars and gentle drums. It's simple, yet highly effective as the girls' vocals soar up the register in a quite beautiful manner. Produced by Bright Eyes' Mike Mogis and featuring a guest appearance from Conor Oberst, "The Lion's Roar" is a triumphant moment in modern folk.
Key Tracks: "The Lion's Roar", "Emmylou", "King of the World".
Alabama Shakes - "Boys & Girls"
Released: April 9th
Alabama Shakes' debut album hits you like a lightning bolt, mainly due to the exceptional vocal talents of Brittany Howard. Howard's powerful voice soars above a primal southern blues rock fusion to create stirring soul influenced tracks that could have come straight from the 70s, yet feel as fresh and relevant as they truly are.
Key Tracks: "Hold On", "Hang Loose", "Heartbreaker".
The Mars Volta - "Noctourniquet"
Released: March 26th
"Noctourniquet" is the sixth studio album from The Mars Volta and another intricately ambitious journey through progressive rock. Experimentation has always played a part in the band's music, and "Noctourniquet" takes it on further, as lops, synths and all manner of keyboards float in and out of the guitar, bass and drum led rhythms. A fully sonic record, best experienced fully immersed in the music, and quite special when you do.
Key Tracks: "Dyslexicon", "In Absentia", "Zed and Two Naughts".
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