Music reviews

ALBUM OF THE WEEK FIREPOWER Judas Priest

These Brummie metal gods have been around for a very long time and have built up a considerable reputation as purveyors of classic heavy metal. Although their output has been sparse in the current decade, this album shows they have lost none of their hunger or power.

9/10

IN YOUR OWN SWEET TIME The Fratellis

The brothers Fratelli return with a record to please their fanbase. Often big, rarely clever, and reanimating the spirit of the 1990s, In Your Own Sweet Time features several tracks to fill out your playlists, but there’s no Glaswegian accents or busker charm this time around.

5/10

ONLY HUMAN Calum Scott

Following his debut single, former Britain’s Got Talent star Calum Scott has gone on to become a viral and global success. He’s taken his time with his debut album and fans will not be disappointed with this. The time is right for an artist like this to enter the fray, with a beautiful voice.

8/10

LOVE IS A BASIC NEED Embrace

After performing the song Love Is A Basic Need in 2016, Embrace have finally gone ahead with the album. It opens with a piano introduction, which sets the tone for the rest of the record, a stripped back and simple offering, whilst retaining its originality. Quite simple but fuelled by emotion.

6/10