9 June 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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Fourth solo album from the Houston rapper featuring guest appearances from Bon Iver, Sampha, Drake, Playboi Carti, Beyoncé, 21 Savage, the Weeknd, Yung Lean, Young Thug, James Blake, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny, Future and SZA
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UTOPIA sees Scott stay true to his style, his preferences, and his principles, going against the grain of the tendencies in the viral-hungry world that is 2023 ra Read Review
Lead single ‘K-POP’ remains a titanic moment, but its immediacy is perhaps a misnomer on a record dominated by misdirection, about-turns, and sudden revelations Read Review
The album operates less as a cohesive body of work and more as a series of show-stopping set pieces Read Review
The Houston rapper's first album since 2018 teases a brave new sonic world, but has little to say about what might happen if we get there Read Review
In an attempt to give the world a true blockbuster rap album, the Houston rapper delivers a shiny, empty spectacle loaded with pop superstars who rarely make an impact Read Review
The reality is that while Scott is a masterful curator, he’s just an OK rapper. Those two realities are discordant for too many moments on Utopia Read Review
Returning with a long-awaited fourth album in the wake of the Astroworld disaster, Scott’s rhyming isn’t strong enough to distinguish him from his A-list guests Read Review
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Paul McCartney The Boys of Dungeon Lane
With its warm, welcome rejection of apathy and cynicism, The Boys of Dungeon Lane is an inviting, accessible and surprisingly memorable listen Exclaim
Vince Staples Cry Baby
This may be something different than what fans wanted or expected, but it's a project full of things that undoubtedly need to be said and heard Exclaim
Kurt Vile Philadelphia's been good to me
Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me fits neatly and easily into Kurt Vile’s catalog, another comfortable guitar rock record played loose and breezy. Spectrum Culture
Modest Mouse An Eraser And A Maze
The seminal indie band Modest Mouse go independent for their eighth LP, delivering some stimulating statements alongside undercooked ideas PopMatters
Widowspeak Roses Rouge Ecomix
Print edition only Mojo
Conjuring dreamy, folksy nuggets from life’s unassuming corners, Widowspeak herald a charming return for their seventh album effort, delicately rippling with slowcore ambience and a touching songcraft that carries Roses a respectable distance Far Out
Their discography is still remarkably consistent, but Roses might be the point where Widowspeak becomes a classic band instead of one inspired by them All Music
For those already drawn to artists such as Mazzy Star, Neil Young or the slower-burning side of Americana and dream-pop, Roses offers a rewarding listen. It asks for time, reflection and attention, but rewards those willing to stay for the journey God Is In The TV
Widowspeak's seventh album is a rosy blend of feathery vocals and gritty guitars The Skinny
With Roses, Widowspeak further hone their songcraft while again offering entrancing soundscapes. Additionally, they flesh out their Americana proclivities PopMatters
The rapper’s brash new rock album is a reflection and rebuttal to American instability, deploying rebellious music for historically grounded critiques of racism, war, and complicity Pitchfork
Death Cab For Cutie I Built You A Tower
Ben Gibbard and co. sound freshly emboldened on their first record in four years, with musicianship that evokes the band’s golden era and a mature, self-aware perspective on hardships and grief Pitchfork
of Montreal Aethermead
Print edition only Uncut
Thirty years into a storied career, Kevin Barnes is back with another break-up record — but can aethermead help to reverse Of Montreal’s creative decline? No Ripcord
Making things personal can often stifle artists, and make them come up with music that is not among their best. But Barnes has never had that proble, and still doesn’t seem to have that problem here. The interest in of Montreal might be waning, but aethermead sits not for behind his most accomplished works so far Beats Per Minute
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Fiona Apple Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Rosalía Lux
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Hayley Williams Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways