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18 October 2025

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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The AntlersBlight

"Silberman and co. deliver that incredible depth and meaning, with an earnestness like only they can muster" (9/10 - Sputnik). "Electric glitches and intriguing lyrics add to a quietly seductive package" (8/10 - Uncut)

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Jay SomBelong

"With ‘Belong’ serving notice of Jay Som’s continued abilities" (8/10 - Clash). "Will undoubtedly solidify her reputation as your favourite pop singer's favourite pop singer" (8/10 - Exclaim"

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Taylor SwiftThe Life of a Showgirl

"Swift hits all her marks — from new, exciting sonic turns to incisive storytelling" (10/10 - Rolling Stone). "Has its moments, but lacks the consistency of Taylor’s recent work" (6/10 - Clash)

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WednesdayBleeds

"Karly Hartzman has delivered a record that’s lean, confrontational and lived-in" (10/10 - NME). "A monumental statement from one of the most exciting bands today" (9/10 - PopMatters)

Baxter DuryAllbarone

"It’s not often you’ll hear of an artist making the best work of their career by their eighth album" (10/10 - The Skinny). "This is a record that wants you to dance" (8/10 - Far Out)

Big ThiefDouble Infinity

"Classic melodies, spring water acoustics and pared-back poeticism about living in the moment fill Adrianne Lenker and co’s latest with life" (10/10 - The Guardian). "A gloriously satisfying record" (9/10 - DIY)

CMATEURO-COUNTRY

"Who else could combine soul, yodelling, Jamie Oliver and Calpol into such charming songs about the messy modern psyche? Only Europe’s best new breakout star" (10/10 - The Guardian)

Wolf AliceThe Clearing

"Their boldest, most striking record yet" (10/10 - DIY). "Frankly, soft-rock has not sounded this grand in a long time, and only Wolf Alice could have crafted it" (8.7/10 - Northern Transmissions)

The New EvesThe New Eve Is Rising

"Velvets-style drone rock, trad folk, anarcho-punk and hippy whimsy are all discernible in the Brighton quartet’s debut album – all played with white-knuckle intensity" (8/10 - The Guardian)

last 12 months

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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7.8

Hayden Pedigo

I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away

Latest album from the Texas-born avant-garde musician produced and mixed by former Hiss Golden Messenger member Scott Hirsch

Added: 11/06/2025
7.8

Steven Wilson

The Overview

Eighth studio album of progressive pop from the Porcupine Tree founder features two 20 minute tracks

Added: 14/03/2025
7.8

Tunde Adebimpe

Thee Black Boltz

Debut full-length solo album from the singer, songwriter, actor and vocalist with TV On The Radio

Added: 18/04/2025
7.8

The Beths

Straight Line Was A Lie

Fourth album of indie pop from the Auckland, New Zealand four-piece

Added: 27/08/2025
7.8

Wolf Alice

The Clearing

Fourth album from the London alt.rock quartet produced by Greg Kurstin (Gorillaz, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney)

Added: 21/08/2025
7.7

Songhoy Blues

Héritage

Fourth album from the Northern Mali band working with producer Paul Chandler

Added: 21/01/2025
7.7

Soccer Mommy

Evergreen

Fourth album of indie pop from Nashville singer-songwriter Sophie Allison produced by Ben H. Allen

Added: 24/10/2024
7.7

Snõõper

Worldwide

Second album from the Nashville punk rock produced by John Congleton

Added: 06/10/2025
7.7

Sam Akpro

Evenfall

Debut full-length album from the South London experimental songwriter

Added: 01/04/2025
7.7

Matt Berry

Heard Noises

Eleventh album from the award-winning comedian/actor and musician Matt Berry featuring guest appearances from Kitty Liv and Natasha Lyonne

Added: 29/01/2025
7.7

Kali Uchis

Sincerely

Fifth studio album from Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis

Added: 12/05/2025
7.7

HotWax

Hot Shock

Debut album from the Hastings alt.rock trio

Added: 07/03/2025
7.7

Horsegirl

Phonetics On And On

Second full-length studio release from Chicago trio produced by Cate Le Bon

Added: 12/02/2025
7.7

Edwyn Collins

Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation

Tenth solo album and first in six years from the indie legend and former Orange Juice frontman

Added: 14/03/2025
7.7

Doves

Constellations For The Lonely

Sixth album and first in eleven years from the Manchester rock trio produced with Dan Austin

Added: 27/02/2025
7.7

Barry Can’t Swim

Loner

Second album from the cottish electronic music producer and DJ Joshua Spence Mainnie

Added: 11/07/2025
7.7

Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke

Tall Tales

Debut collaboration between the electronic musician Pritchard and the Radiohead frontman

Added: 09/05/2025
7.7

Hotline TNT

Raspberry Moon

Third full-length album from Will Anderson's shoegaze project produced by Amos Pitsch

Added: 20/06/2025
7.7

Youth Lagoon

Rarely Do I Dream

Second album as Youth Lagoon in two years from the Boise, Idaho musician Trevor Powers

Added: 21/02/2025
7.7

Moonchild Sanelly

Full Moon

Third full-length release from the South African artist Sanelisiwe Twisha produced by Johan Hugo

Added: 09/01/2025
7.7

Jeff Tweedy

Twilight Override

Fifth solo release from the Wilco singer is a triple album featuring contributions from James Elkington, Finom's Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart and Liam Kazar along with Tweedy's sons Spencer and Sammy

Added: 24/09/2025
7.7

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Perimenopop

Eighth studio album from the English pop singer, actress and model working with a variety of singers and songwriters including Clementine Douglas, Julia Michaels, Nile Rodgers, Shura, Sigrid and Selena Gomez

Added: 15/09/2025
7.7

Craig Finn

Always Been

Sixth solo album from The Hold Steady frontman produced by Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs

Added: 07/04/2025
7.7

Coheed and Cambria

The Father of Make Believe

Eleventh studio album from the New York's prog-rock quartet is the third album in the Vaxis saga

Added: 14/03/2025
7.7

Biffy Clyro

Futique

Tenth full-length release from the Scots alt.rock trio

Added: 19/09/2025
7.7

Saint Etienne

The Night

Eleventh studio album from the London alternative dance trio formed in 1990

Added: 13/12/2024
7.7

Blondshell

If You Asked for a Picture

Second full-length release from the Los Angeles-based indie rock musician Sabrina Teitelbaum

Added: 02/05/2025
7.7

The New Eves

The New Eve Is Rising

Debut full-length album from the Brighton-based quartet co-produced with Joe Jones and Jack Ogborne

Added: 01/08/2025
7.7

The Divine Comedy

Rainy Sunday Afternoon

Thirteenth studio album from the Northern Irish orchestral pop band fronted by Neil Hannon recorded at Abbey Road Studios

Added: 17/09/2025
7.7

Ethel Cain

Perverts

Second album from the Florida-born dream pop artist Hayden Silas Anhedönia

Added: 06/01/2025

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