5 September 2025
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Big Thief Double Infinity
There is no doubt that ‘Double Infinity’ will be a milestone release for Big Thief – for the band’s past, present, and future Clash
Saint Etienne International
Overall, ‘International’ looks back at the confidence the band has in creating bright catchy pop songs, whilst maintainingthat whilst the band may no longer continue, the legacy that they have created remains bright and international Clash
Suede Antidepressants
A subversive work, ‘Antidepressants’ is confrontational, unfiltered and arguably one of their most electrifying releases to date Clash
Brett Anderson and co go for broke on tenth album, unleashing eleven songs of resilience and rebellion that refuse to accept the status quo musicOMH
The cosmic folk band’s sixth album is their first as a trio. But they still sound loose, chaotic, and intuitive as ever Pitchfork
Whatever happens, Saint Etienne want you to remember them this way with not just the pop album of the year but with the pop album of all our lives The Quietus
David Byrne Who Is The Sky
The avant-pop icon playfully ponders love, aging, and other curiosities with help from a great bunch of collaborators Rolling Stone
A typical mix of faux-naïf, amused cynicism and sheer fun The Arts Desk
Big Thief are a crossroads. They have to decide whether to push forward, retrench or simply coast., and Double Infinity doesn’t indicate which way they're headed Spectrum Culture
A gloriously satisfying record on which it feels like everything is in its right place DIY
At just nine tracks, the Brooklyn band’s first record without co-founder and bassist Max Oleartchik is more compact than the sprawling Dragon New Warm Mountain, I Believe in You but still enchants with its unflinchingly hopeful perspective Paste Magazine
Shame Cutthroat
Noble intentions, clear and resonant lyrics, and fantastic punk rock music: what’s a better combination than that? Northern Transmissions
While Double Infinity is an album more likely to wash over listeners than stick, its collaborative, impromptu spirit has infectious qualities of its own, and it's interesting to hear that the band expanded outward instead shrinking with the first departure of a member All Music
Much like the vast majority of his work these songs are so fun, so triumphant, so full of life that it's easy to feel reassured by them, even when they investigate difficult realities All Music
Classic melodies, spring water acoustics and pared-back poeticism about living in the moment fill Adrianne Lenker and co’s latest with life The Guardian
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"Their boldest, most striking record yet" (10/10 - DIY). "Frankly, soft-rock has not sounded this grand in a long time, and only Wolf Alice could have crafted it" (8.7/10 - Northern Transmissions)
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.
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