13 September 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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First solo album of indie pop from former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows
6.7
Finds Burrows ploughing a fuzzy acoustic furrow to delight fans of summery '70s pop. Print edition only
A record of gentle charms and easygoing sadness Read Review
It’s a fuzz-folk delight to slot alongside Gerry Rafferty, Elliott Smith, Brendan Benson, Broken Bells and Laurence Arabia’s Chant Darling Read Review
A record that finds Burrows in energised, revitalised form. ‘Sun Comes Up Again’ reveals him as a true songwriting talent Read Review
If Burrows gifted Razorlight two of their biggest hits (in ‘America’ and ‘Before I Fall To Pieces’), what his former band gave him in return was the platform to bring something far more interesting into the light of day Read Review
An impressive effort from someone who sounds like he's finally allowed to make music the way he likes it and it's a joy to behold Read Review
Sharing the pop soul sensibilities of Squeeze with just a dash of Brendan Benson, there’s even a soupçon of harpsichord in there. What’s not to like about these small songs with a big heart? Read Review
Perhaps 14 tracks is a little overbearing, as the initial momentum eventually trails off. But there are several irresistible numbers along the way Read Review
At 14 tracks, Sun Comes Up Again can feel like a trudge through the outback of mediocrity rather than an exciting exploration into new territory Read Review
The multi-instrumentalist's work is deft and pleasing, despite its spoonfuls of utilitarian soft rock Read Review
There are hints of Razorlight's more considered moments..but for the most part Burrows's soul is more gentle, his melodies more insidious and his voice more wispy. Read Review
An extremely promising debut, and a warm, breezy and openly-referential antidote to the hordes of cacophonic pretenders taking themselves far too seriously Read Review
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David Byrne Who Is The Sky
The artist’s new album of bright, bustling pop is positioned as a celebration of reasons to be cheerful. Often its fountain of optimism feels like a firehose of forced positivity Pitchfork
Ed Sheeran Play
On the enjoyably moreish Play, the ‘culturally Irish’ star sounds as if he’s back on form. Although we’ve only had time for a quick listen The Irish Times
Baxter Dury Allbarone
This record plays like his shot for glory, and with tracks as hooky and well-constructed as "Mockingjay" or the title track, there's no reason he shouldn't hit the big time All Music
Parcels Loved
While not for cynics, LOVED is a late-summer delight that comes at audiences with open arms. Comfortable dancing shoes recommended for listening All Music
Parcels have built something contagious here, with a joy that leaves you feeling that little bit lighter when you’re done with it Dork
Loved is a departure for Parcels but one that is constantly invigorating, the group are clearly incredibly relaxed and that is reflected in the calming, and highly enjoyable soundscape they have created on this record The Line Of Best Fit
The star of this entire record is without question the harmonies. They are razor sharp, technically astounding and forever charming, leaving you wanting more of them at the close of every song Far Out
Maruja Pain To Power
They really have taken a complicated moment and made it into a fantastic piece of music Far Out
Incredible lead single Look Down On Us is just one of three tunes here that capture Maruja’s free-flowing approach by stretching out to the 10-minute mark Kerrang!
The Manchester jazz-punks let loose on their savage debut album through cathartic outpourings of fury, despair and love NME
The thrill of this band is the extremes. From moshpits one minute and silence the next, they are in command with their music, unifying the crowd God Is In The TV
This band and this record want you to punch a hole in the wall, ask if you're willing to step through it – and then beckon others to do the same The Line Of Best Fit
Maruja emerge from the studio with raucous rap-rock and meandering jam music in tow, resulting in an album full of the same songs several times over. By the end, listeners may feel they have deja vu. Fans may feel they have dementia The Quietus
Rage-infused music of dissolution Clash
Jade That's Showbiz Baby!
Debut solo album by Little Mix singer is packed with incident and a multitude of musical styles musicOMH
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