Shinedown – Planet Zero (2022)
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Shinedown – Planet Zero

Planet Zero is Shinedown’s charged statement on society’s fractures, blending anger with introspection. The album blends explosive rock with thoughtful social commentary, capturing a sense of urgency and offering both resistance and reflection on today’s world.

Halestorm - Back from the Dead (2022)
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Halestorm – Back from the Dead

Back from the Dead isn’t Halestorm’s rebirth. It’s their refusal to die quietly. It’s loud, brash, and gloriously alive. A shot of adrenaline straight to the chest—and proof that resilience doesn’t always whisper. Sometimes it screams.

Fontaines D.C. - Skinty Fia
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Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia

Fontaines D.C.’s Skinty Fia is a restless, atmospheric album exploring alienation, identity, and transformation. The band evolves from their punk roots, embracing darker, introspective sounds while balancing their Irish heritage with experimental elements.

Jack White - Fear of the Dawn
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Jack White – Fear of the Dawn

Jack White – Fear of the Dawn Fear of the Dawn is Jack White getting weird in his own basement and deciding to crank it up for the neighborhood to hear. It’s chaotic, sharp-edged, electrified to the point of combustion. This isn’t the elegant, folky troubadour of Blunderbuss or Lazaretto. This is the mad scientist…

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love
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Red Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love

A relaxed, exploratory sprawl with a familiar groove, this album finds a seasoned band stretching without straining. Funky, fluid, and occasionally soaring, it’s less about hits and more about vibe, chemistry, and the joy of playing together again.

Wet Leg - Wet Leg
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Wet Leg – Wet Leg

A messy, bratty, and irresistibly fun debut built on deadpan charm, sharp hooks, and post-punk swagger. It’s lo-fi, loud, and laced with sarcasm—like turning boredom into a dance party you didn’t know you needed. Unbothered, clever, and oddly sincere.

Machine Gun Kelly’s - Mainstream Sellout

Machine Gun Kelly – Mainstream Sellout

Mainstream Sellout exemplifies MGK’s ability to channel his punk influences into a modern framework, reinvigorating the genre for a younger audience while sparking debates about authenticity and genre-crossing artistry.

Ghost - Impera
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Ghost – Impera

Impera, released in 2022, is a monumental work that blends theatrical flair with intricate songwriting, firmly establishing Ghost as one of the most unique forces in modern rock and metal.

Avril Lavigne - Love Sux
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Avril Lavigne – Love Sux

Love Sux marks a triumphant return to Avril Lavigne’s pop-punk roots, delivering a fiery and unapologetic collection of tracks packed with high-energy riffs, infectious melodies, and raw emotions. The album captures the essence of early 2000s pop-punk while injecting it with a modern edge, reflecting Lavigne’s growth as an artist and her refusal to compromise her signature style.