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18 March 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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Circuit des YeuxHalo On The Inside

"Haley Fohr’s latest is rawer, more physical, an almost visceral exercise in self-discovery and emotional struggle" (10/10 - musicOMH). "There’s an undeniable confidence here" (10/10 - God Is In The TV)

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clipping.Dead Channel Sky

"It really is an epic masterpiece" (9/10 - DIY). "Put on your headphones, plug yourself in and enter clipping.’s immaculately-crafted cyber world" (9/10 - Clash).

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Steven WilsonThe Overview

"This is philosophical space rock for adults, a sumptuous soundtrack for the unthinkable future" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "There is no one doing it quite like Steven Wilson" (8/10 - Clash)

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Sam FenderPeople Watching

"Every song on People Watching is carefully crafted to remain with the listener" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Sam Fender is no longer just a vital voice in UK rock; he’s perhaps the most essential one" (10/10 - Dork)

Youth LagoonRarely Do I Dream

"This is a record you won’t forget in a hurry" (8/10 - Far Out). "The album represents a more mature development of Powers’ vision" (8.3/10 - Beats Per Minute). "Vital and exciting" (8.5/10 - Under The Radar)

John GlacierLike A Ribbon

"A captivating honest offering from a generational artist" (9/10 - Dork). "On one of the most accomplished debuts of recent times" (9/10 - musicOMH). "You’ll be repeating it again and again" (10/10 - The Guardian)

Sharon Van EttenSharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

"Songs which are anthemic in feel and universal in their lyricism" (10/10 - DIY). "It’s a bold step that suggests even bigger, better things to come" (8/10 - Dork)

Manic Street PreachersCritical Thinking

"It couldn’t be anyone else making this record in 2025" (8/10 - Under the Radar). "The Welsh rockers’ 15th album finds them in thought-provoking mood" (8/10 - The Guardian)

MogwaiThe Bad Fire

"The Bad Fire proves this legendary group can still produce moving, intelligent and vital work" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Some of the most euphoric music they’ve made in a while" (8/10 - DIY)

THE CHART: THE TOP RATED NEW ALBUMS

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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7.4

Saya Gray

Saya

Debut full-length release from the Canadian alt.pop singer-songwriter

Added: 25/02/2025
7.3

Nao

Jupiter

Third studio album from the British R&B artist Neo Joshua

Added: 23/02/2025
7.3

Panda Bear

Sinister Grift

Seventh solo album from Animal Collective founding member Noah Lennox

Added: 26/02/2025
7.2

Throwing Muses

Moonlight Concessions

Album number eleven and first in seven years from the Newport, Rhode Island alt.rock trio produced by band co-founder Kristin Hersh

Added: 17/03/2025
7.2

Rizzle Kicks

Competition is for Losers

Third release of urban pop and hip hop from the Brighton duo, graduates of the Brit School

Added: 19/02/2025
7.2

Hamilton Leithauser

This Side of the Island

Latest solo album from The Walkman singer recorded at co-producer Aaron Dessner’s Long Pond Studio

Added: 12/03/2025
7.2

Darkside

Nothing

Third full-length album from ambient producer Nicolas Jaar and jazz guitarist Dave Harrington

Added: 28/02/2025
7.0

Mandrake Handshake

Earth-Sized Worlds

Debut album from the art-pop Oxford-based band

Added: 21/02/2025
6.9

Biig Piig

11:11

Debut full-length album from the London-based Irish dance-pop artist Jessica Smyth who switches between English and Spanish

Added: 07/02/2025
6.9

SASAMI

Blood On the Silver Screen

Third album from LA-based singer-songwriter Sasami Ashworth featuring a guest appearance from Clairo and was co-produced with Jenn Decilveo and Rostam

Added: 07/03/2025
6.6

Tate McRae

So Close To What

Third album from the Canadian pop singer featuring guest appearances from Flo Milli and The Kid LAROI

Added: 24/02/2025
6.6

The Wombats

Oh! The Ocean

Sixth full-length album from the indie rock trio formed in Liverpool was recorded in Los Angeles with producer John Congleton

Added: 14/02/2025
6.6

Olly Alexander

Polari

Debut full-length solo album from the Years & Years singer produced with Danny L Harle

Added: 09/02/2025
6.5

Circa Waves

Death & Love Pt.1

Sixth album from the Liverpool indie rock quartet

Added: 10/02/2025
6.3

Architects

The Sky, The Earth And All Between

Album number eleven from the Brighton metal core band produced by Jordan Fish

Added: 10/03/2025

Latest Reviews

Courting Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story

The Liverpool foursome’s joyful, floor-filling rock on album No 3 finds a band maturing into greatness The Observer

Steven Wilson The Overview

It is an album meant for headphones or surround sound. It is also an album to enjoy from beginning to end Spill Magazine

Throwing Muses Moonlight Concessions

A great addition to the Muses back catalogue God Is In The TV

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BdrmmMicrotonic
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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.

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