In a decade like no other, the past 10 years have provided us with some mind-bending, heart-rendering albums that have challenged and changed music for the better. Venue contributors tell us their favourite albums of the decade and why. Currents by Tame Impala My Album of the Decade is ‘Currents’ by the mighty Tame Impala….
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Dragon Quest XI S: Review
‘Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition’ has finally come to the Nintendo Switch, and it lives up to its new (and rather lengthy) title. This edition comes with a 2D mode previously seen in the Japan-only 3DS version, complete with new quests; an orchestral soundtrack option, a photo mode, and…
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Foals Everything Not Saved Will be Lost Part 2
With ENSWBL: Part 2, Foals have pushed through to a place of greater artistic expression. It is similar to Part 1 in its dreamy indie rock aesthetic but is more energetic and aggressive. This entry and its precursor definitely feel very thematically complete compared to Foals’ earlier albums, with Part 1 embodying life with its…
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Favourite drum songs – celebrating the sticks
Ni Ten Ichi Ryu – Photek When people think drums, they usually think rock, but electronic drumming was so important for the development of the dance scene and Photek is such a brilliant example. Ni Ten Ichi Ryu is stripped to the core. It’s a torrent of disorienting beats. Blood-curdling, glassy notes descend and ricochet…
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Does Minecraft deserve the title of Greatest Game of the 21st Century?
The Guardian has recently named Minecraft as the greatest game of the 21st Century. Titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Dark Souls were also in the running, but does Minecraft truly deserve this crown? If we take the amount of sales worldwide, Minecraft takes the top spot, having now…
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