13 March 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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Second full-length album from the Houston, Texas rapper with guest appearances from Key Glock, Latto, Pooh Shiesty, Rico Nasty, Jhené Aiko, Lucky Daye, Sauce Walka, Lil' Keke and Big Pokey
7.5
On her new album, the rap superstar comes up with just the right balance of slick bops and searing confessionals Read Review
The Texan rapper comes out swinging on her latest release – slinging a seemingly limitless supply of fantastic insults at the industry and countless nameless foes Read Review
‘Traumazine’ abounds in empowering affirmations but, beneath it all, this is a release that starts to unpack Megan the human Read Review
While standing atop the rap world, the pop culture juggernaut reveals a cocky yet reflective version of herself with the follow-up to 2020's 'Good News' Read Review
Solidifying her position amongst rap’s big stars of the 2020s, this second studio album shows an encouraging diversity alongside her good ear for beats Read Review
Her songs are riotously graphic but the Texas rapper radiates charm and southern hospitality in a joyous, sweltering show Read Review
On her second album, Meg dishes out disses, gets political, and grapples with her personal life. It’s an ambitious and uneven attempt to step into her most challenging role yet: herself Read Review
On her sophomore effort, the rapper goes completely mask-off, directing her anger at other rappers and former friends Read Review
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waterbaby Memory Be a Blade
The takeaway is that how you treat those lesions is crucial to moving on; if done productively, those bygone romantic woes will no longer penetrate the heart The Line Of Best Fit
By its final "mmm," Memory Be a Blade's title has come into sharp focus All Music
The Stockholm musician’s debut album is a fascinating character study with improvised lyrics and a light, pretty sound that belies its emotional depth The Guardian
Growing from her bedroom pop beginnings, the Swedish artist’s debut album is a quiet revelation NME
A body of work that feels unsettled in the most compelling way DIY
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy We Are Together Again
By the album’s conclusion, Oldham hasn’t so much conquered his own fear as he has accepted it and defined his terms on how he will find a way to move forward Northern Transmissions
Rooted in country and folk, the compositions are slowed, with strings quietly building in the background to Oldham’s vocals, both haunting and hopeful Far Out
Will Oldham continues to forge new paths on latest release, balancing longstanding tropes with a sense of community and connection musicOMH
Will Oldham’s 31st album marks a return to his self-described “Louisville-first” approach to making music. His work is still as vital and sharp as it has ever been Paste Magazine
While Oldham frames his Bonnie 'Prince' Billy alias as a group name this time out, it's a collaboration which enhances his long-running idiosyncrasies rather than blandifies them. Print edition only Mojo
The most straightforward of Oldham's catalogue, and yet still rich with the oneiric and mysterious qualities that drew so many listeners to his art. Print edition only Uncut
Between bookending tracks Why Is The Lion?/Bride Of The Lion, reflections on modern fars both, (Everybody's Got A) Friend Named Joe and Vietnam Sunshine meditate gracefully and playfully on friendship and commitment. Spare settings offer breathing room, with strings, sax, flute and more colouring in the songs' fringes. Print edition only Record Collector
Shabaka Of The Earth
In Of The Earth he has slipped its bonds almost entirely, crafting a holistic, electro-acoustic world music that defies categorisation. Print edition only Mojo
Shabaka trades meditative stillness for propulsive movement and cosmic chaos in his sophomore album The Skinny
Of the Earth isn't a jazz album, though it's certainly in the spirit. This is a Shabaka album; it resonates with individuality, innovation, and abundant creativity All Music
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