RITUALS

The shape-shifting rockers perhaps stray too far from their core identity in a bid to emulate the success of heroes-of-the-hour The 1975

Mac Miller - Swimming

A band who refuse to rest on their laurels.

All of this week's album reviews

While it may never go down as an acclaimed piece of artistry, Rituals is diverse enough to count; a glittering, pop effort encased in a mainstream coating.

The band’s shift from rock to pop sounds laboured and cliche

Rituals is a pop record whose songs aren’t particularly catchy.