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16 May 2024

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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)

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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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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)

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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)

Kacey MusgravesDeeper Well

"Revels in Laurel Canyon folk and psychedelic pop on her fantastic sixth album" (10/10 - The Independent). "Ring it up as another jewel in the crown" (8/10 - The Irish Times)

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4.6

James Morrison

The Awakening

Third studio album from the Warwickshire singer-songwriter

Added: 27/09/2011
4.6

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson

Break Up

Actress and country/rock singer-songwriter get together for concept album on break-ups

Added: 06/09/2009
4.6

The Ting Tings

Super Critical

The English indie pop duo's third LP was produced in Ibiza with Duran Duran's Andy Taylor

Added: 29/10/2014
4.6

Plain White T's

Wonders of the Younger

Sixth studio album from Illinois alt.rock five-piece

Added: 10/12/2010
4.6

Kid Rock

Rebel Soul

Ninth album of straightforward blues rock from Michigan-born rap-rocker Robert Ritchie

Added: 10/12/2012
4.6

Juliana Hatfield

Peace and Love

Mostly acoustic work on the 10th solo album from the long-serving alt.rock singer-songwriter

Added: 30/03/2010
4.6

JLS

Jukebox

The 2008 X-Factor runners up release their third album of club-oriented pop and R&B

Added: 21/11/2011
4.6

Fischerspooner

Entertainment

Fifth installment of electro alt-pop crossover from the New York performance troupe

Added: 08/05/2009
4.6

David E. Sugar

Memory Store

Debut album of indie electro-pop from the multi-instrumentalist signed to Rob Da Bank's Sunday Best label

Added: 15/12/2010
4.6

SuperHeavy

SuperHeavy

A rock /reggae album from the supergroup formed by Dave Stewart and including Mick Jagger, Joss Stone and A.R. Rahman

Added: 19/09/2011
4.6

Jennifer Lopez

Love?

Seventh studio album from the New York-born R&B pop singer and actress

Added: 09/05/2011
4.6

Greta Van Fleet

Anthem Of The Peaceful Army

Debut studio album by Michigan rock quartet

Added: 22/10/2018
4.6

Bon Jovi

What About Now

Album number twelve from New Jersey rock veterans produced by John Shanks (Take That, Van Halen)

Added: 12/03/2013
4.6

Maroon 5

Overexposed

The big-selling LA band with their latest collection of pop songs in assorted stylings: pop rock, pop hip hop and electro-pop

Added: 24/06/2012
4.6

James Blunt

Moon Landing

The English acoustic pop singer-songwriter and Grammy nominee releases his 4th album

Added: 20/10/2013
4.5

White Lies

To Lose My Life

Debut album from the London indie rock trio

Added: 11/01/2009
4.5

Aerosmith

Music From Another Dimension!

The 'Bad Boys From Boston' return with an album of their inimitable brand of heavy rock

Added: 04/11/2012
4.5

Street Sweeper Social Club

Street Sweeper Social Club

LA based supergroup including Tom Morello from Rage Against The Machine and mc Boots Riley from The Coup

Added: 03/08/2009
4.5

RPA And The United Nations Of Sound

United Nations Of Sound

Debut album of alt.rock from former Verve front man Richard Ashcroft

Added: 13/07/2010
4.5

Yes

Heaven & Earth

Twenty-first studio album from English prog rockers who began life as a band back in 1968

Added: 21/07/2014
4.5

The Jezabels

The Brink

The Sydney dance rock quartet release their second album, recorded in London with producer Dan Grech-Marguerat

Added: 16/02/2014
4.5

The Feeling

Together We Were Made

Third album of conventional pop from the West Sussex group

Added: 20/06/2011
4.5

The Automatic

Tear The Signs Down

Third album of catchy pop-punk from the Welsh outfit

Added: 15/03/2010
4.5

Jon Fratelli

Psycho Jukebox

First solo album of pop / rock from The Fratellis/Codeine Velvet Club frontman

Added: 11/07/2011
4.5

Johnny Borrell

Borrell 1

With Razorlight on haitus the frontman releases his first indie pop solo album backed by French band Zazou

Added: 20/07/2013
4.5

Lil Wayne

I Am Not a Human Being II

The New Orleans-born rapper's full-length studio release No.10, with guests including Soulja Boy and 2 Chainz

Added: 27/03/2013
4.5

The Enemy

Music For The People

Stadium indie rock on the second album from the English band

Added: 24/04/2009
4.5

Gary Barlow

Since I Saw You Last

First album in 14 years from the pop singer-songwriter and onetime Take That member

Added: 25/11/2013
4.4

The Suzukis

The Suzukis

Debut album from Wigan-based indie rock quartet

Added: 20/07/2011
4.4

New Kids On The Block

10

The Boston boy band return with their second album since they reformed in 2008

Added: 02/04/2013

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