B-Side Guys

Michael Bonner

Michael Bonner’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 27 reviews, going back to 2003, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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Writes for

  • Uncut 2003–2020 · 27 reviews

What they review

  • Indie & Alternative 44%
  • Rock 30%
  • Electronic 19%
  • Pop 4%

By the numbers

5A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
2albums given a perfect score
18years of their reviews we track, 2003 to 2020
How their scores spread
  • 0–490
  • 50s0
  • 60s1
  • 70s4
  • 80s12
  • 90+10

Their favorites

  1. Paul SimonGraceland 100 Uncut
  2. Mazzy StarSo Tonight That I Might See 100 Uncut
  3. Fleet FoxesShore 90 Uncut
  4. UnderworldDubnobasswithmyheadman 90 Uncut
  5. Cocteau TwinsHead over Heels 90 Uncut

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

A-Sides they reviewed

5 albums that earned an A-Side, the critics’ top tier; they scored 5 of them 75 or higher.

Every review

Outlet
Fleet FoxesShoreUncut via Wikipedia90 9/10852020
Liam GallagherWhy Me? Why Not.Uncut via Wikipedia70 7/10742019
Lana Del ReyNorman Fucking Rockwell!Uncut via Wikipedia80 8/10882018
Thom YorkeSuspiriaUncut via Wikipedia80 8/10802018
SlowdiveSlowdiveUncut via Wikipedia80 8/10822017
GorillazHumanzUncut via Wikipedia70 7/10752017
PixiesHead CarrierUncut via Wikipedia60 6/10652016
Echo & the BunnymenPorcupineUncut via Wikipedia80 8/10702005
Mazzy StarAmong My SwanUncut via Wikipedia70 7/10742005
The LemonheadsCome On Feel The LemonheadsUncut via Wikipedia80 8/10772005
David SylvianBrilliant TreesUncut via Wikipedia80 8/10782004
UnderworldDubnobasswithmyheadmanUncut via Wikipedia90 9/10872004
UnderworldSecond Toughest in the InfantsUncut via Wikipedia80 8/10912004
Brian EnoBefore and After ScienceUncut via Wikipedia80 8/10922003
Throbbing Gristle20 Jazz Funk GreatsUncut via Wikipedia80 8/1086
The Sisters of MercyFirst and Last and AlwaysUncut via Wikipedia80 8/1067
Paul SimonGracelandUncut via Wikipedia100 10/1098
Cocteau TwinsHead over HeelsUncut via Wikipedia90 9/1084
Boards of CanadaInferno“Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to 5 devices with 7-day free trial.”Uncut via Wikipedia90 9/1083
SpiritualizedLazer Guided MelodiesUncut via Wikipedia90 9/1084
Lou ReedNew YorkUncut via Wikipedia80 8/1090
Echo & the BunnymenOcean RainUncut via Wikipedia90 9/1086
Mazzy StarSo Tonight That I Might SeeUncut via Wikipedia100 10/1083
Keith RichardsTalk Is CheapUncut via Wikipedia70 7/1074
Neil Young and Crazy HorseToastUncut via Wikipedia90 4.5/579
Cocteau TwinsTreasureUncut via Wikipedia90 9/1092
MorrisseyViva HateUncut via Wikipedia80 8/1079

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