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17 October 2026

Here's how it works: The Recent Releases chart brings together critical reaction to new albums from more than 50 sources worldwide. It's updated daily. Albums qualify with 5 reviews, and drop out after 6 weeks into the longer timespan charts.

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Fontaines D.C.Dopamine Chamber

"A masterpiece from the greatest band of their generation" (10/10 - The Independent). "This is a band firing on all cylinders and staking their claim to be the best band of their generation" (10/10 - Dork)

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The AvalanchesNo Bad Memories

"Mad, joyous and utterly absorbing, ‘No Bad Memories’ proves that more than two decades on, The Avalanches can still surprise, and still make a concept this heady feel like pure play" (9/10 - Clash)

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Teenage FanclubDo Not Dare To Dream

"While this, their 14th album, may not have the blood-rush of 1995's power-pop masterclass Grand Prix, it matches it every step of the way when it comes to hook-laden, harmonic thrills." (9/10 - Uncut)

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Greg FreemanAll Set The Bone

"Full of brazen idiosyncrasies, kinetic explosions, and fortitudinous lyricism that captures one of America’s most talented songwriters on his glorious ascent to the top" (9/10 - Far Out)

Johnny MarrThe Age of Everything

"Once again, Johnny has delivered a strong and assured body of work, with his solo material continuing to go from strength to strength" (9/10 - God Is In The TV)

The TubsHard Life

"An album that consolidates and amplifies both 2023’s debut Dead Meat and last year’s Cotton Crown, transcending notions of what indie rock is supposed to be in the 21st century" (10/10 - Mojo)

Arab StrapHalf-Told Tales

"Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton offer a meditation on age, modern life and the past, offering hope and resilience – and evidence that things can get better" (9/10 - musicOMH)

Billy StringsSo Much For Goodbyes

"The crossover star’s introspective sixth album is full of memories of his mother, who died in 2025, bringing his dextrous guitar to songs rooted in tradition and yearning" (10/10 - The Guardian)

Westside CowboyIt Goes On

"What an undeniable rock inferno this band has unleashed, where even the quiet parts will swallow or split you" (10/10 - Paste). "A debut that proves to be more than worth the hype" (10/10 - Rolling Stone UK)

THE CHART: THE TOP RATED NEW ALBUMS

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6.6

Fat Dog

Cancel Me (I'm Tired)

Second full-length album from the eclectro-punk London quintet

Added: 02/10/2026
6.1

Sleep

Hempispheres

Fifth full-length album and first in eight years from the Northern California stoner doom metal band

Added: 07/09/2026
5.9

Role Model

Chuck Timely & The Hourglass

Third full-length release of indie pop from Tucker Pillsbury produced by Taylor Mackall, Kane Ritchotte and Mason Stoops

Added: 05/10/2026
5.8

Miley Cyrus

Bass Persuades

Tenth studio album from the pop singer-songwriter featuring guest appearances from Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow

Added: 22/09/2026
4.9

Bloc Party

Anatomy Of A Brief Romance

Seventh album from the London-based indie rock band produced by Trevor Horn

Added: 11/09/2026

Latest Reviews

Fontaines D.C. Dopamine Chamber

A mirror to our times casting back a stark, frightening image DIY

The Avalanches No Bad Memories

The outfit's fourth album explores nostalgia, childhood imagery, and the hypnotic power of modern advertising. As a commentary on consumerism, it's a fascinating achievement musicOMH

Fontaines D.C. Dopamine Chamber

Fifth album finds Dublin quintet sounding grandiose and exhilarating, evolving while refusing to compromise any of their identity musicOMH

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Fresh stuff

She's The Best by Troye Sivan

"Adored by the A-list and filling arenas, but without huge smash hits, the Australian singer treads his own distinctive path through pop via shoegaze, Balearic and the Smiths" (8/10 - The Guardian)

WishyWishy
The Indianapolis band’s second album is all big feelings and bigger hooks as songwriters Kevin Krauter and Nina Pitchkites level up from their already promising debut (8/10 - NME)

Fat DogCancel Me (I'm Tired)
"'Cancel Me (I'm Tired)' is packed with choruses and bright synths, with the title track getting stuck into a funk groove that suits them remarkably well" (10/10 - Dork)

ProtomartyrHotel Usona
"They’ve chosen the perfect time to double down on their righteous anger and despair. If everything were to come to a catastrophic end right now, you’ve got the perfect soundtrack" (9/10 - Far Out)

BlondshellViolins
"Everything great about Blondshell is present on ‘Violins’, but it feels sharper, more adventurous and more assured then ever before" (9/10 - Clash)

Julia JacklinThe Gem
"The Gem finds the singer refining what she does best, while pushing her sound into more daring territory, with a blend of restless energy and bittersweet lyricism" (8.5/10 - Hot Press)

BeckRide Lonesome
"On his first album in seven years, Beck keeps the quality control extremely high as he surveys mid-50s malaise in the wake of divorce" (10/10 - The Guardian). "A masterpiece of melancholia" (10/10 - Mojo)

Carly Rae JepsenDay & Night
"Carly Rae Jepsen’s sprawling new double album celebrates full-time love and commitment with sweet, sunny tracks for Day and sleeker, dancier songs for Night" (7.5/10 - Pitchfork)

BeabadoobeePylon
"This is where she came from, this is what shaped her, and she’s the one at the helm" (8/10 - DIY). "The Dirty Hit signee embraces uncertainty on a rawer, more forceful fourth album" (8/10 - NME)

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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