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15 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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4.1

Lou Reed & Metallica

Lulu

Collaboration between the former Velvet Underground frontman and the heavy metal quartet inspired by the work of playwright Frank Wedekind

Added: 25/10/2011
4.0

The Twang

Jewellery Quarter

Britpop/indie rock band with their second album

Added: 01/08/2009
4.0

will.I.am

#willpower

Fourth solo album from the DJ, producer and founding member of The Black Eyed Peas

Added: 22/04/2013
4.0

Linkin Park

One More Light

Seventh studio album from the American group, featuring guest appearances from Pusha T, Stormzy, and Kiiara

Added: 22/05/2017
4.0

The Offspring

Days Go By

This ageing South California pop punk group sees them taking on a country influence

Added: 03/07/2012
4.0

Sound Of Rum

Balance

Debut album from London trio is a mix of funk, rock and jazz fronted by rapper Kate Tempest

Added: 13/05/2011
4.0

Jordin Sparks

Battlefield

Pop and R'n'B on the second album from the American Idol winner

Added: 20/07/2009
4.0

Hadouken!

For The Masses

Second album from dance-punk London-based five piece

Added: 26/01/2010
3.9

The Script

#3

Third release of arena rock and rap from the Irish trio

Added: 01/10/2012
3.9

James Blunt

The Afterlove

Fifth album from the British singer-songwriter, with producers including Ryan Tedder, Ed Sheeran and Zach Skelton

Added: 26/03/2017
3.9

Gary Go

Gary Go

Debut from the Take That-supporting pop/rock singer, songwriter and production whizzkid

Added: 25/05/2009
3.9

Chris Brown

F.A.M.E.

Fourth album from the R&B singer includes contributions from Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Justin Bieber

Added: 25/03/2011
3.9

Pixie Lott

Turn It Up

R&B, pop and ballads on the debut album from Essex girl Pixie Lott

Added: 21/09/2009
3.8

James Blunt

Some Kind Of Trouble

Third album of pop rock from the Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter

Added: 06/11/2010
3.8

Prince

20Ten

At 52, it's his 33rd collection of funk-pop, this time released via newspapers

Added: 23/07/2010
3.8

Tulisa

The Female Boss

Debut solo album of dance pop and power ballads from the N-Dubz singer and X Factor judge

Added: 05/12/2012
3.8

LMFAO

Sorry For Party Rocking

Second album from electro /hip hop duo Redfoo and SkyBlue who are son and grandson of Motown founder Berry Gordy

Added: 15/07/2011
3.7

Chris Cornell

Scream

Latest solo offering, in collaboration with Timbaland, from the ex Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman

Added: 22/03/2009
3.7

Kreayshawn

Somethin 'Bout Kreay

Debut full length hip hop release from 22-year-old Oakland rapper Natassia Zolot who broke out with You Tube hit Gucci Gucci

Added: 25/09/2012
3.7

Limp Bizkit

Gold Cobra

These Floridean stalwarts of the nu-metal scene return with more of their rap-rock

Added: 05/07/2011
3.7

Lil Pump

Harverd Dropout

Second studio album from Miami-born rapper and trap artist Gazzy Garcia

Added: 11/03/2019
3.6

The Fray

The Fray

Piano rock on the second release from the Denver band

Added: 27/02/2009
3.6

Maroon 5

Jordi

Seventh album from the LA pop rock group featuring guest appearances from Megan Thee Stallion, Blackbear, Stevie Nicks, Bantu, H.E.R. and YG

Added: 11/06/2021
3.5

Lil Wayne

Rebirth

The Grammy Award-winning rapper's attempt at rock/rap

Added: 29/01/2010
3.5

Good Charlotte

Cardiology

Fifth album from the Maryland alt.rock five-piece

Added: 28/10/2010
3.5

Sugababes

Sweet 7

Another batch of disco pop from the girls, with Jade Ewen in for Keisha and the usual all-star producers in attendance

Added: 05/03/2010
3.5

Viva Brother

Famous First Words

Debut collection of straight up Britpop indie from this Slough group

Added: 29/07/2011
3.4

Miley Cyrus

Can't Be Tamed

Third album from Nashville-born pop singer and actress and daughter of Billy Ray Cirus

Added: 27/07/2010
3.1

Chris Brown

Fortune

The fifth studio album of dance and RnB from the controversial American singer

Added: 02/07/2012
2.9

The Enemy

Streets In The Sky

Third collection of stadium-sized indie rock from the Coventry band

Added: 25/05/2012

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Latest Reviews

Kings Of Leon Can We Please Have Fun

The Followills are back with familiar anthems but not enough howling numbers to satiate their ninth album's titular request NME

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

Morosely funny lyrics, and a pitch-perfect retro sound design that alternates between deadly serious and utterly comical. They’re stronger than ever musicOMH

Kings Of Leon Can We Please Have Fun

Pop Art-provocative, and speaks to the joy, sweat, and poetic inspiration coursing through all of Can We Please Have Fun All Music

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Here In The Pitch by Jessica Pratt

"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)

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)

Fat White FamilyForgiveness Is Yours
"Quirky yet profound, playful but often deeply moving" (8/10 - The Line Of Best Fit). "This will delight longtime fans who have been along for the ride" (8/10 - Clash)

Pet Shop Boysnonetheless
"One of their best albums in years" (8/10 - musicOMH). "Pet Shop Boys are as familiarly brilliant as ever" (8/10 - Dork). "'An utterly brilliant, dependably polished listen" (8/10 - CLash)

Still House PlantsIf I don't make it, I love u
"A truly brilliant piece of work" (10/10 - The Skinny). "One of the best rock records of the year" (9/10 - Exclaim. "Eschews typical song forms in favor of a kind of collective flickering" (8.5/10 - Pitchfork)

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)

Lucy RoseThis Ain't The Way You Go Out
"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)

Nia ArchivesSilence Is Loud
"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)

The LibertinesAll Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
"Their most ambitious and expansive record to date" (8/10 - The Independent). "Its 11 new tunes display energetic rock-pop hooks, plenty going on in the lyrics" (8/10 - Arts Desk)

Bob VylanHumble As The Sun
"Bob Vylan are here to make long-lasting change, and you are their army’s newest recruit" (8/10 - Clash). "Their rebellious spirit is intertwined with a sense of total, inspiring self-love" (8/10 - Kerrang!)

Sum 41Heaven :X: Hell
"A true grand finale, and it's one worth reveling in" (8.8/10 - Sputnik Music). "Without any shadow of a doubt, the album of their career. What a way to leave" (8/1- - Kerrang!)

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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