15 August 2020
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James Dean Bradfield Even In Exile
An undoubtedly impressive outing, both in terms of being an engaging, impactful set of songs but also as an educational exercise in shining further light on an important musician and cultural figure music OMH
Deep Purple Whoosh!
Deep Purple can hardly be accused of morphing into a light-weight lounge act. They can certainly still rock The Arts Desk
It’s classy, enjoyable, and it’s certainly commendable to see legendary musicians who have nothing to prove, feel the desire to express themselves artistically Sputnik Music (staff)
It's certainly brave. Whoosh! is superior when guitarist Steve Morse and keyboard player Don Airey slip their leashes. Print edition only Mojo
The best bits of Whoosh! blend lofty sentiments with earthier delights. Print edition only Uncut
This is music for the car stereo next time you're stuck in traffic on the M4 to Slough. And we mean that as a heartfelt compliment NME
If it's the last album Deep Purple release, it should be remembered as among their best All Music
Jaga Jazzist Pyramid
The mystery of Jaga Jazzist is their ability to blend disparate elements into a cohesive whole Spectrum Culture
Biffy Clyro A Celebration Of Endings
Biffy Clyro have delivered an album of restless invention, substance and style that arrives like a spray of water on the arid expanse of this saddest of summers Kerrang!
On A Celebration of Endings, Biffy Clyro couldn’t care less about perception or expectation; to quote “Instant History”, this is the sound that they make, and they’re going all-in – no half measures Beats Per Minute
Glass Animals Dreamland
Glass Animals' most cohesive and satisfying album to date, Dreamland is a well-deserved triumph that's as rewarding for fans to hear as it was for the band to make All Music
Even in Exile doesn’t always hit the mark, but it’s a fine collection from an accomplished singer before the Manics return to the fray. In times such as these, Bradfield’s passionate voice and sonic food for thought provides a balm and a comfort The Irish Times
The Scottish trio return with a wildly diverse album that swings from frenzied riffage to rock balladry, all tied together with a message of hope NME
Unpredictable it may be. Biffy Clyro it definitely is, and its uplifting and optimism hook the perfect catharsis for a year that’s been nothing short of terrible Clash
Turning the words of poet Patrick Jones into lyrics, the Manic Street Preachers frontman tells the story of Chilean activist Victor Jara on this impressionistic, political record The Independent
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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