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The Beasts have done their Beasts of Bourbon legacy no harm with the stomping 'Still Here'

Still Here is, put succinctly, a fucking stomper.

Editor's Pick: Girl Germs' 'Boy's Club' is a boisterous debut from the Melbourne punks
Cass McCombs' 'Tip of the Sphere' combines rock songs and tender ballads to contagious effect
Methyl Ethel continue to challenge their capability and potential on the adventurous 'Triage'
Millencolin continue on their same irrepressible skate-punk path with new album 'SOS'
'Stolen Diamonds' sees The Cat Empire take one step closer towards legend status
White Lies juxtapose depressing themes with catchy synth hooks on the fantastic 'Five'
The Beasts have done their Beasts of Bourbon legacy no harm with the stomping 'Still Here'
'Live In London' is a testament to Mavis Staples' legacy
Panda Bear consolidates his psychedelic prowess on ‘Buoys’
Avril Lavigne's new album took as many creative risks as the “8” in ‘Sk8er Boi’, with no payoff
Better Oblivion Community Center's self-titled debut album is salvaged by a few standout tracks
James Crooks' 'Blame My Soul' fits snug within the indie dance catalogue

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