As a subscriber i had no choice of cover so got it with Rush on the front.
in this issue is the mags 50 best albums of 2012.
BCC are in at 24.
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If this is BCC's parting shot, the band depart with heads held high. Darker and more demanding, repeated spins yield rewards
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Plus a quote from a fan via the CR website:
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Sublime, majestic and indicative of a band still growing
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Yes, take a bow
Kev Moore!
Shirean, Heart were placed at 37 with
Fanatic and also
Strange Euphoria made the Top 5 reissues.
TOP 10 according to CR were.
1. Rush - Clockwork Angels
2. Rival Sons - Head Down
3. ZZ Top - La Futura
4. Howlin Rain - The Russian Wilds
5. Jack White - Blunderbuss
6. Joe B - Drivin Towards Daylight
7. Springsteen - Wrecking Ball
8. The Darkness - Hot Cakes
9. Cory Brannan - Mutt
10. Lynrd Skynrd - Last of a Dyin Breed
My personal album of the year, Brad's "United We Stand" came in at 32 with this excellent verdict - "one of this year's under the radar gems...... the grooves were fluid, the vibes were light, and if there's a better singer than velvet voiced Shawn Smith then they're keeping quiet"