It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2015? Over the next fortnight we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 11 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2015. Read on for the nominees for the monsta for album of the year.
By Carron Stacey
WORTH A LOOK?: *****
WHERE: The Brook, Southampton
WHEN: 2/10
I knew he was good live (I saw him at Portsmouth’s Victorious Festival) and I knew the likely set list (I’ve done my research). Yet still Hooky managed to blow my mind with his buzzing set that leaves me, two days later, almost in shellshock. (See what I did there?)
New Order – Music Complete *****
Disclosure – Caracal ***
CHVRCHES – Every Open Eye ***
There are three new albums out this week vying to top Friday’s albums chart and, although our money would definitely be on electronic duo Disclosure, New Order’s Music Complete is the welcome surprise – a fantastic return to form.
