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1 November 2024

Here's how it works: The Recent Releases chart brings together critical reaction to new albums from more than 50 sources worldwide. It's updated daily. Albums qualify with 5 reviews, and drop out after 6 weeks into the longer timespan charts.

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Laura MarlingPatterns in Repeat Signed

"Both stunningly intimate and endearingly raw" (10/10 - DIY). "A homey, quiet record. It’s one of the best of her career" (8.3/10 - Pitchfork). "Simple, graceful, moving, tender" (9/10 - Uncut)

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Amyl And The SniffersCartoon Darkness

"It's a truly glorious rock’n’roll album that is forceful without being simplistic and lairy while maintaining a good sense of humour" - 10/10 - The Arts Desk).

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Soccer MommyEvergreen

"As nuanced as it is captivating" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Even though it stems from the worst of times, it might well be her best album yet" (8/10 - Dork). "It makes you feel less alone" (8/10 - DIY)

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Ezra CollectiveDance, No One's Watching

"This is truly a fresh musical experience, rather than being just another jazz record" (9/10 - Far Out). "A joyful reminder of music’s ability to bring people together, to move us, and to make us dance" (8/10 - Clash)

Jamie xxIn Waves

"Blistering return from dance’s master craftsman" (10/10 - The irish Times). "Jamie xx has delivered a masterpiece that will linger long after the last beat fades" (9/10 - Clash)

Floating PointsCascade

"Cherish it while you can, before he sets off on a completely different tangent once more" (8/10 - Far Out). "Easily the most successful work he's made as a dance producer" (8/10 - All Music)

MJ LendermanManning Fireworks

"A collection of caricatures ballooned by empathy, bruised egos, and lovable self-destruction" (9.2/10 - Paste). "It's the release he's been waiting for since the first utterances of the album" (9/10 - Exclaim)

Nick Cave And The Bad SeedsWild God

"The dark intensities are leavened by something peculiar in Cave’s oeuvre: joy" (8/10 - The Arts Desk). "The joy after the storm" (8/10 - The Irish Times)

Gillian Welch & David RawlingsWoodland

"The intuitive bond between the two musicians remains at the forefront of their terrific new album, full of quiet adventures and clear empathy" (8/10 - Pitchfork)

BeabadoobeeThis Is How Tomorrow Moves

"It fizzes with energy gleaned from Nirvana and Beck, The Breeders and Blondie" (8/10 - The Arts Desk). "Marks the maturing of a fine talent" (8/10 - The Irish Times)

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The ADM rating is a weighted average from our survey of more than 50 sources , taking into account the number of reviews

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5.3

Vitalic

Rave Age

The latest album from crossover electro producer Pascal Arbez

Added: 07/11/2012
5.3

The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap

Second album from the Melbourne, Australia indie rock five-piece

Added: 18/05/2012
5.3

The Neighbourhood

I Love You

Debut album from the LA-based band combining indie rock and rap

Added: 22/04/2013
5.3

Katy Perry

Smile

Sixth album from the Californian pop star working with a number of producers including Ian Kirkpatrick (Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Dua Lipa) and Max Martin

Added: 28/08/2020
5.3

Example

Live Life Living

Fifth album of poppy electro house from Elliot John Gleave, produced in part with Grammy-winning producer Stuart Price

Added: 06/07/2014
5.3

DJ Khaled

Grateful

Tenth studio album from the Miami producer, with guests including Future, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Migos and Chance the Rapper

Added: 07/07/2017
5.3

Delphic

Collections

Follow-up to the much-praised debut Acolyte from the Manchester indie electro trio

Added: 24/01/2013
5.3

Cast

Troubled Times

Comeback album from the one-time Britpop outfit, their first release in 10 years

Added: 29/02/2012
5.3

Tired Pony

The Place We Ran From

Album of country-tinged music from supergroup including Gary Lightbody and Peter Buck

Added: 08/07/2010
5.3

Peace

Happy People

Second album from the West Midlands indie rock quartet

Added: 08/02/2015
5.3

Craig David

The Time Is Now

Studio album number seven from the English r&b artist

Added: 26/01/2018
5.3

The Courteeners

Falcon

Manchester-based Indie rock band with their second album

Added: 19/02/2010
5.3

Lupe Fiasco

Lasers

Third hip-hop album from Chicago rapper and record producer

Added: 09/03/2011
5.3

Cold War Kids

Mine Is Yours

Third album from the Long Beach, California indie rock quartet

Added: 17/01/2011
5.3

We Are Enfant Terrible

Explicit Pictures

Debut album of lo-fi elctro pop from the French trio

Added: 23/05/2011
5.3

The Whitest Boy Alive

Rules

Stripped down indie rock from ex-Kings of Convenience guitarist Erlend Øye and his band

Added: 30/03/2009
5.3

The View

Cheeky For A Reason

Fourth album from the Dundee indie rock quartet produced by Angelo Petraglia (Kings Of Leon)

Added: 05/07/2012
5.3

The Hoosiers

The Illusion of Safety

Second collection of old-fashioned pop rock anthems from the Anglo-Swedish outfit

Added: 15/08/2010
5.3

Starsailor

All The Plans

Fourth album of emotional rock from the northern English outfit

Added: 06/03/2009
5.3

Snow Patrol

A Hundred Million Suns

Fifth studio album of audience-friendly pop/rock

Added: 26/10/2008
5.3

Penguin Prison

Penguin Prison

Debut album of electro-pop from New York producer Chris Glover know for his remixes for Goldfrapp and Passion Pit

Added: 02/09/2011
5.3

New York Dolls

'Cause I Sez So

The reformed protopunks, reunited with Todd Rundgren, producer of their 1973 debut, with their fourth studio album

Added: 03/05/2009
5.3

MSTRKRFT

Operator

The Canadian producers & DJs Jesse F. Keeler and Alex Puodziukas with their third album of electro house

Added: 19/07/2016
5.3

Morcheeba

Blood Like Lemonade

Chilled-out trip hop, pop soul and electronica on the latest from the London band, with singer Skye back in the fold

Added: 21/06/2010
5.3

Lewis Capaldi

Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent

Debut album from the Scottish singer-songwriter who was nominated for the Brit Critics' Choice Award for 2019

Added: 17/05/2019
5.3

Bullet For My Valentine

Temper Temper

The big-selling Welsh metal quartet with album No.4

Added: 08/02/2013
5.3

The Shins

The Worm's Heart

The James Mercer led indie rock sextet release a "flipped" version of their 2017 album Heartworms, with loud songs played quietly and vice versa

Added: 29/01/2018
5.3

Linkin Park

Living Things

The Californian six-piece mix up nu metal, rap metal and electro stomp on their 5th album

Added: 26/06/2012
5.3

Flight Facilities

Down To Earth

First album under this name from Australian disco/house duo Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell

Added: 15/11/2014
5.3

Dido

Girl Who Got Away

The big-selling modern MOR singer-songwriter returns after a five year gap with album No.4, produced by brother Rollo Armstrong

Added: 01/03/2013

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"Potentially one of the year’s best records" (10/10 - DIY). "A must-listen for anyone who’s ever been in the type of love that doesn’t always get a light shone on it" (9/10 - Northern Transmissions)

GoatGoat
"It invites us to bask in rich soundscapes that can often overwhelm—but in the best way possible" (9/10 - Far Out). "Goat continue to make some magical and mysterious music" (8/10 - Record Collector)

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Pale WavesSmitten
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Katy J PearsonSomeday, Now
"A departure but a truly successful one, full of sublime vocals and creative confidence" (10/10 - DIY). "Wistful synth-pop that showcases her ever evolving creativity" (8/10 - musicOMH)

BlossomsGary
"A collection of arrestingly catchy, carefree pop songs that are sure to steal the hearts of fans and newcomers alike" (9/10 - God Is In The TV). "‘Gary’ is the most fun you’ll have with any band in 2024" (8/10 - Dork)

The Jesus LizardRack
"In short; ‘Rack’ is everything you could want from a new The Jesus Lizard record" (9/10 - Clash). "Another thrilling chapter from one of the most significant noise bands ever" (8/20 - PopMatters)

TindersticksSoft Tissue
"Features all of their classic hallmarks but also exists in a more elevated, refined realm" (9/10 - musicOMH). "The cult outfit continue to illuminate the fringes of pop music" (8/10 - The Guardian)

All-time top 10

Since we've been around, that is. So, the highest-rated albums from the past twelve years or so. Rankings are calculated to two decimal places.