12 November 2025
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The Baltimore art rock / noise pop outfit, back after a brief break-up with their third album
6.5
[A] Beefheart-like tendency to avoid consistent rhythm and keep the audience guessing is partly what makes this music feel so alive Read Review
Paradoxical as it may seem, the more structured version of the band that Do Whatever You Want All the Time presents just may be more exciting, and offer more potential, than what Ponytail were doing before Read Review
A band with an imprint and sound all of its own, with much of joy to share around Read Review
An intense and imaginative celebration of noise, pop and noise-pop. Print edition only
The seven tracks that make up this impressive swansong are more composed, more painstakingly structured than either of its predecessors Read Review
A sound you can drink and a quick sharp hit to pep up your week Read Review
Sees them moving into more sophisticated territory with plenty of layering of sound Read Review
Ponytail fans will surely enjoy this relatively formed incarnation of the band’s energy. Non-fans can appreciate the pure joys of a band making noise free of the grip of self-doubt or other inhibitors Read Review
A candy-colored descent into madness, one which tames the wildness of the group's previous efforts in the interest of a far more mature style Read Review
The cracks are starting to show in the band’s previously impervious candy shell Read Review
A more refined take on their jerk-punk lyricism Read Review
“Experimental” and “sophisticated” are often code words for “lackluster” when they come directly from the label, and while that isn’t quite the case for Do Whatever You Want All the Time, it’s close Read Review
I doubt it will stay with any of us for very long, but with some luck these growing pains will yield a new and even more arresting Ponytail Read Review
Without Ponytail’s flair for life-affirming, Beefheart-style cut-ups, there’s little sonic intrigue here Read Review
To truly grasp the vigour of Do Whatever You Want All The Time, do it yourself. Grab four mates, pick up some instruments and go nuts. Just don’t cut an album from the sessions Read Review
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Ponytail: Do Whatever You Want All the Time
Danny Brown Stardust
Stardust is a victory lap for Brown capped off with “All4U”, featuring a selection of perfectly atmospheric sounds programmed by Dariacore creator Jane Remover and a relentless onslaught of words from hip-hop’s UNCexpected innovator Beats Per Minute
Rosalía Lux
Like the prayers one sings at church, mosque, temple, synagogue, or even their home, Rosalía’s LUX aims to be an album that resonates with anyone who listens Northern Transmissions
It’s one of Brown’s most ambitious records, and easily his best since Atrocity Exhibition. The sound may be restless, but the message is clear. Brown has clawed his way through chaos Northern Transmissions
The Belair Lip Bombs Again
Again is a masterclass in emotional misdirection, using uptempo tracks and moments of quiet, piano-led despair to craft a compelling, concise, and incredibly fun record that validates its title by demanding to be played over and over again – making it the definitive breakup you can dance to XS Noize
On her fourth album, the Catalan superstar wields her usual genre-smashing instincts to create an ambitious, masterful classical avant-pop work exploring the confounding mysteries of love, God, and the divine feminine. Paste Magazine
The Detroit rapper pivots to hyper-pop and never takes his foot off the gas, sounding triumphant and sitting gleefully atop a precipitous mountain, amazed by his own abilities. That feeling of amazement is vicarious Paste Magazine
While history promises that we won't have any idea what direction Danny Brown will go next, what we do know is that the blog era's most eclectic and eccentric figure is back and sharper than ever, with a brand new lease on life — and that in itself is reason to be excited Exclaim
Stardust is an album that hip-hop heads will most likely throw in the dumpster and I can't say I blame them because I'm one of them Sputnik Music (staff)
Hatchie Liquorice
The music, while certainly pleasant, suggests more closely the idea of a memory rather than actually taking you back to the time they’re referring to Spectrum Culture
Sorry COSPLAY
Cosplay leaves you feeling unsettled but it’s a brilliant, unforgettable gasp from the forgotten God Is In The TV
Reaffirms her as someone who can do an expert take on a beloved music genre and make it sound fresh and inviting with the songwriting to match God Is In The TV
Hatchie mixes sweet and sour on her dreamy third album, Liquorice The Skinny
Tortoise TOUCH
We’re left bewildered, occasionally underwhelmed, and yet somehow still thrilled. Well, nothing to do but take it for another spin Under The Radar
COSPLAY confirms them as a band that thrives in the shadows, proving that sometimes the strongest impression is made not by swaggering into the spotlight but by watching closely and letting the songs speak for themselves Under The Radar
Brandi Carlile Returning To Myself
On her brilliant new album, Brandi Carlile confronts mortality and togetherness in a way that proves incredibly impactfu Rolling Stone UK
Since we've been around, that is. So, the highest-rated albums from the past twelve years or so. Rankings are calculated to two decimal places.
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly
Fiona Apple Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree