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16 December 2025

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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Standing On A Chair

Beans On Toast

Standing On A Chair

50-song debut album from acoustic-guitar strumming singer-songwriter, social commentator and festival favourite

Label: Beans On Toast
UK Release date: 30/11/2009

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6.0 | Drowned In Sound

A winding album of songs that have been kicking around for years but are somehow still relevant and outstanding
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