8 August 2025
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Debby Friday The Starrr Of The Queen Of Life
he’s always laid her own foundations, sought pleasure in crushing times, and created revelry when she couldn’t find it. On The Starrr of the Queen of Life, she does so with greater self-assurance than ever Northern Transmissions
Taking her sound to new heights, The Starrr Of The Queen Of Life sees Friday exploring cosmic soundscapes, welding together a collection of accessible electropop anthems that shine bright amongst the burnt out stars of the genre God Is In The TV
Stylistically, Friday remains as hard to pin down as ever, but in terms of ambition and drive, she's never been more focused All Music
Continuing Debby Friday’s twisted, raving fantasy DIY
With a full-on pop crossover likely looming in the future given FRIDAY's aura right now, it's a treat to get an album that feels as real as The Starrr of the Queen of Life before we inevitably start hearing her music in the produce aisle Exclaim
She’s well versed in a range of eclectic music styles, enough to make The Starrr Of The Queen Of Life a curious, engrossing listen The Line Of Best Fit
Babymetal Metal Forth
Complex, polished and unshakeable, ‘METAL FORTH’ proves once again that BABYMETAL are in a league of their own. All praise the Fox God for another fantastic record Dork
With album four, the Kawaii-metal group bring in the big names and push their sound further than ever, but sometimes at the expense of their signature charm NME
Metal Forth isn’t a bad album—it’s just deeply disappointing. It doesn’t feel like a new release, and more importantly, it doesn’t sound like a Babymetal album. Ironically, the three excellent original tracks only highlight what the rest of the album is missing Sputnik Music (staff)
For all the gruff exteriors and black-clad poses, if metalheads agree on one thing, it’s this: a touch of theatricality —e specially when served with fireworks and a scream — always hits the spot Clash
Pure, instinctual exploration DIY
There are moments of genius here. In forging new bonds and attempting to break new ground, METAL FORTH's intentions are noble and the executions occasionally excellent Kerrang!
The Black Keys No Rain, No Flowers
There is still potential for an unmistakable classic from The Black Keys, but the easy listening rock of 'No Rain, No Flowers' isn’t quite it The Arts Desk
After a bruising year, the Grammy-winning Ohio rockers’ 13th album is a back-to-basics regrouping. But who is it for? musicOMH
After a year of professional frustrations, the duo—with help from a suite of collaborators—trades its gnarled blues-rock for blues-infused pop that’s almost unnervingly pleasant Pitchfork
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Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly
Fiona Apple Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree
Frank Ocean Channel Orange