B-Side Guys

Will Hermes

Will Hermes

Will Hermes’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 156 reviews, going back to 2008, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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Writes for

What they review

  • Indie & Alternative 36%
  • Folk, Country & Americana 23%
  • Rock 16%
  • Pop 10%

Find Will Hermes

By the numbers

4A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
1album given a perfect score
15years of their reviews we track, 2008 to 2022
How their scores spread
  • 0–493
  • 50s7
  • 60s12
  • 70s66
  • 80s53
  • 90+15

Their favorites

  1. Bob DylanTempest 100 Rolling Stone
  2. Animal CollectiveFeels 95 Entertainment Weekly
  3. RadioheadHail to the Thief 95 Spin
  4. RadioheadIn Rainbows 95 Entertainment Weekly
  5. Sigur RósTakk… 95 Spin

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

A-Sides they reviewed

4 albums that earned an A-Side, the critics’ top tier; they scored 3 of them 75 or higher.

Every review

Outlet
BjörkFossoraRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5812022
FKA twigsMagdaleneRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5862019
ToolFear Inoculum“13 years since their last LP, veteran art-metal megastars Tool make a case for their relevance.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5822019
Bon IverI, I“Conjuring dread and hopefulness, Justin Vernon's latest blends electronic and acoustic elements into a soulful, kaleidoscopic whole.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5752019
ClairoImmunity“The Massachusetts indie-pop singer-songwriter and internet-breaker makes an impressive LP debut, with help from Rostam Batmanglij.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5762019
Bruce SpringsteenWestern Stars“Bruce Springsteen's latest LP evokes country-tinged California pop from the 1960s and '70s, sounding like nothing he's done before.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5852019
Florence + the MachineHigh as Hope“Florence Welch drops confessional truth bombs all over an ambitious, experimental LP”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5732018
GorillazThe Now Now“Damon Albarn trims down the guest list and focuses his songwriting on the band's most coherent LP to date”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5732018
BjörkUtopia“Our take on the avant-pop composer's latest.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5822017
Tove LoBlue LipsRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5732017
MorrisseyLow in High School“Rolling Stone reviews veteran songwriter Morrissey's 11th album 'Low in High School'.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5642017
BeckColors“Our take on the latest from the left-field genius.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5792017
The KillersWonderful Wonderful“Our take on the fifth album from the nostalgia-loving Vegas rockers.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5732017
Queens of the Stone AgeVillains“Our take on their seventh album.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5772017
LordeMelodrama“Our take on the New Zealand diva's long-awaited second LP.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5912017
Roger WatersIs This the Life We Really Want?“Our take on the latest from Pink Floyd's bard of bleak, 'Is This the Life We Really Want?”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5772017
GorillazHumanz“Damon Albarn’s cartoon pop band brings guests from across the pop spectrum to prove once again why they’re the most interesting rap-rock crossover act ever.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5752017
Father John MistyPure Comedy“Our take on the neo-folk ironist's latest.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5872017
Leonard CohenYou Want It Darker“Octogenarian lady's man seduces the eternal with grim, spiritual beauty. Our take.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5862016
DJ SnakeEncore“Our take on DJ-hitmaker DJ Snake's debut LP, 'Encore.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/5652016
The AvalanchesWildflower“Check out our album review of Artist's Wildflower on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5782016
Red Hot Chili PeppersThe Getaway“Check out our album review of Artist's The Getaway on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5642016
Eric ClaptonI Still Do“Check out our album review of Artist's I Still Do on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5732016
RadioheadA Moon Shaped Pool“Check out our album review of Artist's A Moon Shaped Pool on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5882016
Iggy PopPost Pop Depression“Check out our album review of Artist's Post Pop Depression on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5792016
DisclosureCaracalRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5752015
Alabama ShakesSound & ColorRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5792015
Mark KnopflerTracker“Check out our album review of Artist's Tracker on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5662015
Father John MistyI Love You, Honeybear“Check out our album review of Artist's I Love You, Honeybear on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5872015
BjörkVulnicura“Check out our album review of Artist's Vulnicura on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5832015
Mark RonsonUptown SpecialRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5752015
Charli XCXSucker“Check out our album review of Artist's Sucker on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5762014
Neil YoungStorytoneRolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/5612014
Flying LotusYou’re Dead!Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5872014
Norah JonesForeverlyRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5742013
M.I.A.Matangi“Check out our album review of Artist's Matangi on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5762013
Pearl JamLightning Bolt“Check out our album review of Artist's Lightning Bolt on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5722013
DisclosureSettleRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5812013
Daft PunkRandom Access Memories“Check out our album review of Artist's Random Access Memories on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5842013
Major LazerFree the UniverseRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5682013
Jake BuggJake BuggRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5752013
Godspeed You! Black Emperor‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!“Check out our album review of Artist's Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend! on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5802012
Mumford & SonsBabel“Check out our album review of Artist's Babel on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5632012
Mark KnopflerPrivateering“Check out our album review of Artist's Privateering on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5752012
Bob DylanTempest“Check out our album review of Artist's Tempest on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/5842012
alt-JAn Awesome WaveRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5742012
Sigur RósValtari“Check out our album review of Artist's Valtari on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5762012
Norah JonesLittle Broken Hearts“Check out our album review of Artist's Little Broken Hearts on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5762012
Paul McCartneyKisses on the Bottom“Check out our album review of Artist's Kisses on the Bottom on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5602012
The Black KeysEl Camino“Check out our album review of Artist's El Camino on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5822011
Kate Bush50 Words for SnowRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5852011
"Weird Al" YankovicAlpocalypseRolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/5722011
Kings of LeonCome Around Sundown“Check out our album review of Artist's Come Around Sundown on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5632010
The NationalHigh Violet“Check out our album review of Artist's High Violet on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5822010
Mumford & SonsSigh No More“Check out our album review of Artist's Sigh No More on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5662010
Sonic YouthThe EternalRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5822009
MorrisseyYears of Refusal“Check out our album review of Artist's Years of Refusal on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5702009
Animal CollectiveMerriweather Post Pavilion“Check out our album review of Artist's Merriweather Post Pavilion on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5892009
ColdplayViva la Vida or Death and All His Friends“Check out our album review of Artist's Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5762008
Sheryl Crow100 Miles from MemphisRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
Brandy Clark12 StoriesRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/585
Adele21Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/578
Prince3121Spin via Wikipedia85 B71
Method Man4:21… The Day AfterEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia85 B75
Deadmau54×4=12Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/567
PJ HarveyA Woman a Man Walked ByRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/578
Franz FerdinandAlways AscendingRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
Scarlett JohanssonAnywhere I Lay My HeadRolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/559
Ryan AdamsAshes & FireRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/579
The Black KeysAttack & ReleaseRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/576
GodsmackAwakeEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia71 C-63
Amy WinehouseBack to BlackEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia91 A-84
Tom WaitsBad as Me“Check out our album review of Artist's Bad As Me on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/584
Willie NelsonBand of Brothers“Check out our album review of Artist's Band of Brothers on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/576
Robert PlantBand of JoyRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/583
Brandy ClarkBig Day in a Small Town“Check out our album review of Artist's Big Day in a Small Town on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/584
MuseBlack Holes and RevelationsEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia88 B+79
Jack WhiteBoarding House ReachRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/572
Bon IverBon IverRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/582
The ShinsChutes Too NarrowEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia91 A-86
MGMTCongratulationsRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/569
Carrie UnderwoodCry PrettyRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
Eric ChurchDesperate Man“Nashville's ruling outsider considers our current political shit-show, asks for more whiskey.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/575
Beach HouseDevotionRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/576
The FiremanElectric ArgumentsRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/572
FoalsEverything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 1Rolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/574
Arcade FireEverything NowRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/574
Imagine DragonsEvolve“Our take on 'Evolve,' the latest from the Las Vegas rockers.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/552
Arctic MonkeysFavourite Worst NightmareEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia88 B+82
CalexicoFeast of WireEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia88 B+81
Animal CollectiveFeelsEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia95 A82
Sheryl CrowFeels Like HomeRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/568
Old 97'sFight SongsEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia91 A-72
The StrokesFirst Impressions of EarthEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia88 B+66
Fleet FoxesFleet FoxesRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/588
Neil YoungFork in the RoadRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/565
Nine Inch NailsGhosts I–IVRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/564
Ashley McBrydeGirl Going Nowhere“Kacey Musgraves' 'Golden Hour' and Ashley McBryde's 'Girl Goin' Nowhere' show country artists making up their own rules and delivering classic songs.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/580
Death GripsGovernment PlatesRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/576
RadioheadHail to the ThiefSpin via Wikipedia95 A79
Ellie GouldingHalcyonRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Florence + the MachineHow Big, How Blue, How BeautifulRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/576
Maren MorrisHumble QuestPitchfork via Wikipedia80 8.0/1076
RadioheadIn RainbowsEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia95 A90
The ProdigyInvaders Must DieRolling Stone via Wikipedia30 1.5/563
Luke BryanKill the LightsRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/571
CommonLike Water for ChocolateEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia85 B78
Nelly FurtadoLooseEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia81 B-74
Robert PlantLullaby and… The Ceaseless RoarRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/576
MadvillainMadvillainyEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia85 B86
Margo PriceMidwest Farmer’s Daughter“Check out our album review of Artist's Midwest Farmer's Daughter on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/582
Sonic YouthMurray StreetEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia91 A-79
Willie NelsonMy Way“This American Songbook collection recalls the greatness of 1975's 'Stardust”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
Elvis CostelloNational RansomRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/579
Paul McCartneyNew“Check out our album review of Artist's New on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/575
Puss n BootsNo Fools, No Fun“Check out our album review of Artist's No Fools, No Fun on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/563
Eric ClaptonOld SockRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/552
Lady AOwn the NightRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/556
Kacey MusgravesPageant MaterialRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/578
Miranda LambertPalominoPitchfork via Wikipedia76 7.6/1081
Alison KraussPaper AirplaneRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
The Band PerryPioneer“Check out our album review of Artist's Pioneer on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/568
Death Cab for CutiePlansEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia88 B+67
Miranda LambertPlatinum“Check out our album review of Artist's Platinum on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/579
Nine Inch NailsPretty Hate Machine“Check out our album review of Artist's Pretty Hate Machine (Reissue) on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/582
Tove LoQueen of the CloudsRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Blake SheltonRed River Blue“Check out our album review of Artist's Red River Blue on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/562
Eric ClaptonReptileEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia75 C65
Miranda LambertRevolutionRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/583
DidoSafe Trip HomeRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/569
Gillian WelchSoul JourneyEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia91 A-80
Jason IsbellSoutheastern“Check out our album review of Artist's Southeastern on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia88 3.5/482
AviciiTIMRolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/557
Sigur RósTakk…Spin via Wikipedia95 A78
Leonard CohenThanks for the DanceRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/586
Sufjan StevensThe Age of AdzRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/580
Rage Against the MachineThe Battle of Los AngelesEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia95 A87
Ashley MonroeThe BladeRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/581
Norah JonesThe FallRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/569
Lucinda WilliamsThe Ghosts of Highway 20“Check out our album review of Artist's The Ghosts of Highway 20 on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/582
Jamey JohnsonThe Guitar SongRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/593
Gillian WelchThe Harrow & The Harvest“Check out our album review of Artist's The Harrow & the Harvest on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/590
The HighwomenThe HighwomenRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/576
EminemThe Marshall Mathers LPEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia91 A-86
Eric ChurchThe Outsiders“Check out our album review of Artist's The Outsiders on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/576
FeistThe ReminderEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia95 A78
Sam SmithThe Thrill of It All“Our take on the second album from the Grammy-winning U.K. crooner.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/574
Miranda LambertThe Weight of These WingsRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/582
Brad PaisleyThis Is Country Music“Check out our album review of Artist's This Is Country Music on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/577
Steve EarleTownesRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/583
Charli XCXTrue RomanceRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/566
Sheryl CrowTuesday Night Music ClubRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
Flying LotusUntil the Quiet ComesRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/580
Kings of LeonWallsRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/564
Franz FerdinandYou Could Have It So Much BetterEntertainment Weekly via Wikipedia88 B+84
Lykke LiYouth NovelsRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/575

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