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17 May 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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Beth GibbonsLives Outgrown

"The singer’s first official solo album is as captivating as it is devastating" (9/10 - Slant). "Gibbons has channelled her midlife experiences into a haunting collection of torch songs" (8/10 - The Skinny)

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Billie EilishHit Me Hard And Soft

"Eilish delivers a restless album that is equal parts sighing and squalling" (10/10 - The INdependent). "There's upbeat bangers and a clear vision established for her artistry in the years to come" (8/10 - NME)

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Arab StrapI'm totally fine with it don't give a fuck anymore

"A set of songs that offers no answers, but observes conditions and behavior plainly and poetically in turn" (9/10 - Under The Radar)

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Jessica PrattHere In The Pitch

"One of the most fascinating and repeatable sets from an artist who was already in a class by herself" (9/10 - All Music). "Could transform her from fringe act to mainstream success" (8/10 - The Guardian)

St. VincentAll Born Screaming

"Restlessly inventive and packed with ideas" (10-/10 - The Guardian). "A visceral examination of art and nature when both are pushed to the brink" (9/10 - Slant)

Taylor SwiftThe Tortured Poets Department

"A terrific reminder of the intense, personal connection Swift can conjure in song" (10/10 - The Independent). "Surprisingly flat and, at times, cringeworthy" (6/10 - NME)

Vampire WeekendOnly God Was Above Us

"Neat summation of where they've been, while still looking forward" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Their most accomplished album yet" (9/10 - DIY). "Sprawling ode to a long-gone, old New York City" (8/10 - NME)

RideInterplay

"When they delve into the big guitar histrionics of yesteryear, as on “Light in a Quiet Room,” the results are breathtaking" (9/10 - Under The Radar). "One of the most intriguing albums of their career to date" (8/10 - Clash)

ElbowAudio Vertigo

"This is phenomenal stuff" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "An album that further cements their legacy" (9-10 - Clash). "It’s nice to see Elbow stepping outside their comfort zone" (8/10 - Under The Radar)

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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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7.4

Bnny

One Million Love Songs

Debut full length release from the Chicago indie rock band led by Jessica Viscius

Added: 01/05/2024
7.4

The Lemon Twigs

A Dream Is All We Know

Fifth full-length release of psychedelic pop from the Long Island, New York brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario

Added: 01/05/2024
7.4

Pissed Jeans

Half Divorced

Sixth album from the Pennsylvania noise rock / punk band Pissed Jeans produced with Dan Godwin

Added: 01/03/2024
7.4

Neil Young

Before And After

The 45th album from the Canadian singer-songwriter features 13 new acoustic solo re-recordings of some of his past songs

Added: 08/12/2023
7.3

Kacey Musgraves

Deeper Well

Sixth studio album from the Texas country singer produced with Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk

Added: 14/03/2024
7.3

Courting

New Last Name

Second full-length release from the post-punk Liverpool quartet produced by Ryan and Gary Jarman from The Cribs

Added: 26/01/2024
7.3

Mary Timony

Untame the Tiger

Fourth solo album and first since 2005 from the indie rock singer-songwriter and Ex Hex member

Added: 22/02/2024
7.3

Torres

What An Enormous Room

Sixth album of indie rock from Orlando-born Mackenzie Scott produced with Sarah Jaffe

Added: 26/01/2024
7.2

William Doyle

Springs Eternal

Latest full-length release from British art-pop artist William Doyle was co-produced by Mike Lindsay

Added: 19/02/2024
7.2

Dehd

Poetry

Fifth full-length album from the Chicago indie rock trio produced by the band's guitarist Jason Balla

Added: 15/05/2024
7.2

Les Savy Fav

OUI, LSF

Sixth album and first since 2010 from the New York indie rock / art punk outfit

Added: 12/05/2024
7.2

Four Tet

Three

Twelfth album from London producer Kieran Hebden

Added: 18/03/2024
7.2

Hana Vu

Romanticism

Second full-length album from the Los Angeles DIY singer-songwriter produced with Jackson Phillips

Added: 05/05/2024
7.1

The Libertines

All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade

First full-length album for nine years from the British indie rock band led by Carl Barât and Pete Doherty produced by Dimitri Tikovoï (Placebo, The Horrors, Charli XCX)

Added: 05/04/2024
7.1

Real Estate

Daniel

Sixth album from the New Jersey indie rock band produced by Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Sarah Jarosz, Lily & Madeleine)

Added: 22/02/2024
7.1

Kings Of Leon

Can We Please Have Fun

Album number nine from the Nashvill rock quartet produced by Kid Harpoon (Florence + the Machine, Harry Styles, Jessie Ware)

Added: 10/05/2024
7.1

The Dandy Warhols

Rockmaker

Eleventh album from Portland, Oregon's psychedelic pop quartet led by Courtney Taylor-Taylor

Added: 18/03/2024
7.1

serpentwithfeet

GRIP

Third album of soulful r&b from the Baltimore born Josiah Wise featuring guest appearances by Mick Jenkins, Orion Sun, Ty Dolla $ign and Yanga YaYa

Added: 16/02/2024
7.1

Norah Jones

Visions

Ninth album from the jazz/pop singer-songwriter produced by Leon Michels

Added: 14/03/2024
7.1

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes

Dark Rainbow

Fifth studio album from the English alt punk band led by the ex-Gallows/Pure Love front man produced by guitarist and primary band member Dean Richardson

Added: 29/01/2024
7.1

Cloud Nothings

Final Summer

Ninth studio album from the Cleveland, Ohio indie punk trio produced by Jeff Zeigler

Added: 19/04/2024
7.1

Bodega

Our Brand Could Be Yr Life

Third album from the Brooklyn-based art punks and first for Chrysalis

Added: 15/04/2024
7.1

André 3000

New Blue Sun

Debut solo album from OutKast's André Benjamin and his first release in 17 years is an instrumental album featuring a variety of flutes

Added: 20/11/2023
7.0

The Staves

All Now

Fourth album from the Watford folk rock duo sisters Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor

Added: 29/03/2024
7.0

J Mascis

What Do We Do Now

Fourth solo album from the Dinosaur Jr alt.rock mainman was self-produced

Added: 31/01/2024
7.0

Gossip

Real Power

First full-length studio release since 2012 from the indie rock trio led by Beth Ditto and produced by Rick Rubin

Added: 21/03/2024
7.0

NewDad

Madra

Debut full-length release from Galway indie rock quartet produced by Chris W Ryan

Added: 26/01/2024
6.9

Packs

Melt The Honey

The third full-length album from the Toronto band led by Madeline Link recorded in Mexico

Added: 22/01/2024
6.9

Nailah Hunter

Lovegaze

Debut album by American singer and harpist Nailah Hunter

Added: 13/01/2024
6.9

Green Day

Saviors

Fourtheenth studio release from the pop-punk trio, produced by Rob Cavallo (Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Dave Matthews Band)

Added: 15/01/2024

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Here In The Pitch by Jessica Pratt

"There’s evidence on this, the Followills’ ninth album, of magic still coursing through those weary old Nashville bones" (8/10 - msuicOMH). "The family band sound their best in years" (7.8/10 - Paste)

Knocked LooseYou Won't Go Before You're Supposed To
"The Kentucky hardcore lot obliterate expectations... as fearsome as it is ferocious" (10/10 - The Skinny). "An album of crushing intensity and vast scope" (10/10 - The Guardian)

Kings Of LeonCan We Please Have Fun
"There’s evidence on this, the Followills’ ninth album, of magic still coursing through those weary old Nashville bones" (8/10 - msuicOMH). "The family band sound their best in years" (7.8/10 - Paste)

Camera ObscuraLook to the East, Look to the West
"This album is a tribute to the Glaswegians’ resilience" (8/10 - musicOMH). "Camera Obscura is back, and they’re better, stronger and more cohesive than ever" (7.4/10 - Spectrum)

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Pearl JamDark Matter
"It’s thrilling. It’s moving. It’s surprising. It’s a band still operating at the peaks of their powers" (10/10 - Kerrang!) "Experiment with new sonic avenues after years of playing it safe" (8/10 - NME)

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"It’s hard not to be in awe of the scale of her growth and transformation" (9/10 - DIY). "Nothing here is a misfire, as Rose deftly navigates new approaches" (8/10 - All Music)

Maggie RogersDon't Forget Me
"The sound of an artist beginning to sink cosily into her own skin, and enjoying herself enormously in the process" (8/10 - DIY). "Perfect for blasting out on a sunny day driving along a highway" (8/10 - musicOMH)

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"This is truly an album of someone who’s grown up completely native to the information glut age" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "Her trailblazer status has never been more assured" (9/10 - DIY)

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