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Rebecca Black  Age of the Exhibitionist

The pop singer’s second album constructs a voyeuristic fantasy out of durable, club-friendly dance-pop with enough eccentricities to keep things interesting Pitchfork

Rebecca Black  Age of the Exhibitionist

Age of the Exhibitionist shows Black as a would-be pop star with about a foot and a half in the club, not on the same level as Charli XCX but definitely playing the same game Spectrum Culture

Beck  Ride Lonesome

Ride Lonesome is the opposite of Mutations, which communicated a thing or two about being downcast but was never plodding. Here, Beck neglects one of his main strengths, which is to be musically daring Spectrum Culture

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts  Second Song

It soaks you in with its fluidity of thought, feel and expression The Arts Desk

Ezra Collective  Here Because of Hope

We all have something to learn from the Ezra Collective’s message of radical resistance through joy, let’s hope they don’t stop teaching us any time soon God Is In The TV

Haroumi Hosono  Yours Sincerely

There’s nods to his past and also a focus on exploring the future – something he’s balanced beautifully for the last 50 plus years. It results in one of the most slight and gorgeous albums of his incredible genre hopping career God Is In The TV

Bonobo  Distance in Static

Distance in Static is like a conversation between two halves of Bonobo’s brain. It’s a bold statement and shows him finding new ways to connect with audiences PopMatters

Ezra Collective  Here Because of Hope

More considered, sure, but still unstoppable. Print edition only Mojo

Ezra Collective  Here Because of Hope

It's a joyfully optimistic listen. Print edition only Record Collector

Ezra Collective  Here Because of Hope

Ezra Collective continue their journey with their most ambitious and emotionally expansive project to date, reaffirming not only their place at the forefront of contemporary British music, but the sense of joy, connection and optimism that has always sat at the heart of everything they do Clash

Ezra Collective  Here Because of Hope

An expansive and mature record DIY

Ezra Collective  Here Because of Hope

Here Because of Hope lives up to its title. This music, even at its most reflective, questioning, and intimate, is consistently hopeful -- in parts even joyous while delivering innovation, resonant emotion, and flawless execution All Music

Beck  Ride Lonesome

The blues sound a little gray on Beck’s new album, a spiritual sequel to Morning Phase blending country-folk songwriting and gently psychedelic West Coast rock Pitchfork

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts  Second Song

The 80-year-old musician’s 50th studio album emphasizes atmosphere over songcraft, but its long, rambling tracks offer ample reminders of his melodic dexterity and lyrical gifts Pitchfork

Bloc Party  Anatomy Of A Brief Romance

Anatomy of a Brief Romance’s failings don’t make Okereke’s feelings any less valid, just as much as those feelings don’t afford him a pass for thinking there might be an audience for this turgid embarrassment of a record No Ripcord