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28 April 2024

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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Vampire WeekendOnly God Was Above Us

"Neat summation of where they've been, while still looking forward" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Their most accomplished album yet" (9/10 - DIY). "Sprawling ode to a long-gone, old New York City" (8/10 - NME)

RideInterplay

"When they delve into the big guitar histrionics of yesteryear, as on “Light in a Quiet Room,” the results are breathtaking" (9/10 - Under The Radar). "One of the most intriguing albums of their career to date" (8/10 - Clash)

ElbowAudio Vertigo

"This is phenomenal stuff" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "An album that further cements their legacy" (9-10 - Clash). "It’s nice to see Elbow stepping outside their comfort zone" (8/10 - Under The Radar)

Kacey MusgravesDeeper Well

"Revels in Laurel Canyon folk and psychedelic pop on her fantastic sixth album" (10/10 - The Independent). "Ring it up as another jewel in the crown" (8/10 - The Irish Times)

Kim GordonThe Collective

"An astonishing work that’s at least as good (if not better) than some of the albums with which she made her fame and fortune" (10/10 musicOMH)

Yard ActWheres My Utopia?

"Wry, riveting, chaotic, and infectious throughout, Where's My Utopia? easily upstages what was an impressive debut" (All Music). "A resounding, charismatic and dance-heavy sophomore LP" (Paste)

Phil Collins

Going Back

A collection of Motown covers on his first solo album in eight years

ADM rating[?]: 5.7
Label: Atlantic
UK Release date: 13/09/2010

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7.0 17479
7.0 | PopMatters

An album that shows an artist – a real artist – following his heart
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7.0 17480
7.0 | BBC

His reverence for the material is, whisper it, completely disarming
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6.0 | Consequence Of Sound

Strictly for Motown and/or Phil Collins fanatics, but it’s surprisingly not the terrible, schmaltzy Michael McDonald/Rod Stewart/Harry Connick, Jr. soccer mom album we all thought it was going to be
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6.0 17648
6.0 | Mojo

Print edition only
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4.0 | Uncut

A heartfelt but pointless exercise in ersatz soul. Print edition only
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