Reise Reise Rammstein, Universal

Reise Reise
Rammstein, Universal

Released just in time for Oktoberfest, German band Rammstein’s anthemic new album will have you rolling your “R’s” in a beer hall in no time.

Drums pound mercilessly at your eardrums in a blitzkrieg attack, while down-tuned guitars, chunkier than a bratwurst, complement vocalist Till Lindemann as he rants on like a German Darth Vader with a sore throat. Who knows, after a few steins you may even be able to understand what he’s growling about.

Big Big Love Little Birdy, Virgin

Big Big Love
Little Birdy, Virgin

Listening to this debut offering from Perth band Little Birdy, is the sonic equivalent of having a silk wrapped dagger in your heart.

Cleverly crafted happy little melodies offset by melancholy lyrics sung with such deep conviction as these is enough to make your CD player cry.

Vocalist/guitarist Katy Steele’s voice is so sweet that you could stir it into your coffee if you ran out of sugar.

– AB Kade Rogers

From here on in The Living End, EMI

From here on in
The Living End, EMI
The sub-title of ths album is “The Singles from 1997-2004”, which to me means it’s the only Living End album you’ll need... for this year.
All the favourites are on this one and will leave you punk rocking your spring away.

Chillout Sessions 6 Ministry of Sound, BMG

Chillout Sessions 6
Ministry of Sound, BMG

Is it possible that Ministry of Sound never disappoints? Chillout Sessions 6 doesn’t have the ballad theme the last album had – but it is chock-a-block with 70s disco revamp sounds and perfect for the upcoming BBQ weather.

Be Here Keith Urban, Capitol

Be Here
Keith Urban, Capitol

Funny how country singer Keith Urban wasn’t a name in the mainstream Aussie music scene until he hit absolute rock solid gold in the US.

His new album is what you’d expect of a country singer, but with a refreshing Australian honesty and charm.
Nice album, but if country’s not your bag – don’t buy the album.

– Lt Simone Heyer