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Album Review: Gabrielle Aplin - Dear Happy
This is a very strong record from an artist with confidence and assurance.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 27, 2020


Retrospective Review: AC/DC - Back in Black
Simply, one of the greatest albums of all time.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 23, 2020


Album Review: British Lion - The Burning
A solid but unspectacular effort that is let down by lifeless production.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 20, 2020


Retrospective Review: Rush - 2112
2112 was make or break for Rush. Did they pull it off? You bet they did.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 16, 2020


Album Review: The Big Moon - Walking Like We Do
The Big Moon's second album is a slice of Indie Rock brilliance.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 13, 2020


Retrospective Review: Muse - Absolution
Muse's third album is a towering record full of creativity and diversity.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 9, 2020


The Top 5 Albums of the Year
These are Up to Eleven's top 5 albums of the year for 2019.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 31, 2019


Retrospective Review: Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
The Eurocentric and problematic lyrics harm a song with otherwise good intentions.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 19, 2019


Album Review: Stormzy - Heavy Is The Head
Heavy Is The Head is a smart and confident album from a man at the top of his game.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 16, 2019


Retrospective Review: Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
This powerful record brought metal back in a big way.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 12, 2019


Album Review: The Who - Who
Pretty decent for two elderly men who barely speak to each other.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 9, 2019


Retrospective Review: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
A near-perfect album essential for anyone's collection, despite the rifts within the band at the time.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 5, 2019


Album Review: Coldplay - Everyday Life
Coldplay's experimental latest effort may not be perfect, but it has some real highlights.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 2, 2019


Retrospective Review: Metallica - St. Anger
To truly understand this album, you have to consider factors beyond the music.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 28, 2019


Album Review: Tygers of Pan Tang - Ritual
A fast, heavy and unashamedly powerful record with quality songs all the way through.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 25, 2019


Retrospective Review: Rage Against The Machine - RATM
A phenomenal album that still hits home in 2019.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 21, 2019


Album Review: Edge of Paradise - Universe
An album that shows potential, but doesn't quite hit the heights.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 20, 2019


Retrospective Review: Propellerheads - Decksandrumsandrockandroll
A genuine contender for the album of its decade.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 14, 2019


Album Review: Stereophonics - Kind
A disappointing album which serves up nothing new.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 11, 2019


Retrospective Review: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
The album that kickstarted Maiden's global dominance.

Benjamin Hobson
Oct 14, 2019
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