Howl it from the rooftops: This is a winner.  Full text...

"Time won't save our souls," runs Hayes' lament on "Shuffle Your Feet". In the grander scheme of things maybe not, but thankfully, the last two years have likely saved Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's career.   Full text...

So, Howl's a majestic, if low-key, near-textbook reinvigoration of a flagging, stagnant band. It's exactly what olders and betters the Strokes will have to pull off next year to avoid a garage-punk Groundhog situation album after album.   Full text...

BRMC have been resurrected and re-tuned. Howl is a clear indication that it's time for us to start reaping the rewards. If they aren't smiling yet, they soon will be  Full text...

Roots music requires more authentic heart, and that's one thing Black Rebel Motorcycle Club has always lacked.  Full text...

Dark, foreboding and creeping towards a big swirling guitar led finish with malevolent intent. It's the best thing on the album.   Full text...

Time could never have saved Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's souls, the state they were in.  Full text...

As much musical growth and promise as this album illustrates, there is still the disappointing notion that we are still several years away from the next real Black Rebel Motorcycle album.  Full text...

Superb songwriting transcends all, and Howl reveals the members of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club following their hearts and souls as opposed to tagging along with trends  Full text...

Howl is predominantly acoustic, but so sopped with fuzz and echo that it actually manages to sound much bigger than it is. BRMC have hinted at Jack White-ian fetishes before, but Howl is still a remarkable departure for the band, and their trademark druggy dirges are noticeably absent here  Full text...

Like that record, and unlike their debut, Howl is surprisingly solid.   Full text...

Yep, this is what happens when you spend more energy crafting songs than picking out matching leather jackets.   Full text...