21 October 2020
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This Is The Kit Off Off On
On Off Off On, whilst the emotional range of its predecessor may be slightly narrowed, there’s a commitment to broadening the sonic palette that frames Stables’ writing Loud And Quiet
Beabadoobee Fake It Flowers
A resoundingly confident and addictive debut from someone who sounds like she’s ready to take on the world. You’d do well to remember the name Beats Per Minute
A sombre story. A happy ending Gigwise
Autechre Sign
For seasoned fans looking for their next fix of boundary-pushing explorations, this will likely seem a tad pedestrian, but SIGN is still an incredible piece of work, even if it's not bending the rules of music production into infinity. Exclaim
Adrianne Lenker instrumentals
Whilst perhaps only for hardcore fans or those more interested in instrumental folk, instrumentals is an enjoyable listen post-songs XS Noize
Adrianne Lenker songs
A master of songwriting, Lenker has dialled back from the experimental nature of her previous album to a more reigned-in folk sound, constructing seemingly simple compositions that bely a great deal of fingerpicking skill XS Noize
Eleven melodic ballads crafted of just Lenker’s vocals and an acoustic guitar Loud And Quiet
A collage of the ritualistic improvisation that took place during the recording process to mark the end of each day Loud And Quiet
On instrumentals, Lenker settles down from songs' busier thoughts, indulging in the stoicism within to achieve moments of serenity, if only briefly. Deep breaths, everyone Exclaim
Lenker's work continues to reimagine love and loss, and albums like songs are her way of turning those complex emotions into something timeless Exclaim
Kevin Morby Sundowner
It’s still a well-produced record that plods along with a rustic charm and the occasional hook, but anyone who has followed Morby throughout his career knows he could be an icon in the modern indie-folk scene Sputnik Music (staff)
Low Cut Connie Private Lives
Weiner’s comfort standing on instruments and running through crowds once overshadowed the humanity in his music, but he brings to light now as he peers into the dark, making for the most considered art of his career Spectrum Culture
Songhoy Blues Optimisme
Songhoy Blues produce song after song that is resolutely up-tempo, exuberant and loaded with optimism The Arts Desk
Matt Berninger Serpentine Prison
If you are a fan of The National, there are several enjoyable and recognisable features you will hear across this LP. It will especially reward patient listeners who want to wallow in the vibe of the music God Is In The TV
Compositionally, Off Off On finds Stables at the top of her game to date. Pushed by Kaufman in new directions and with an ear towards experimentation in spots, the underlying tension of Stables’ music is spurred on by her lyrics Under The Radar
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Record Collector describe the debut solo album from The National's frontman as "a stunning record" while Northern Transmissions say it's "stark, weirdly comforting, bruised and beautiful"
Since we've been around, that is. So, the highest-rated albums from the past eight years or so. Rankings are calculated to two decimal places.
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly
Fiona Apple Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree
Frank Ocean Channel Orange
Anaïs Mitchell Hadestown
Run The Jewels RTJ4