13 November 2025
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Solo album number fifteen from the prolific roots guitarist and eclectic music collaborator
8.6
In the transition from imitator to originator, the old boy has made one of his best albums yet. Print edition only
He's become a Woody Guthrie for our times Read Review
If protest is what you want, Cooder has delivered it magnificently Read Review
His best effort by far since Chavez Ravine Read Review
These are songs of a broken, divided society and the gap between rich and poor, but with the anger matched against humour Read Review
Ranks not only among his very best releases, but among the best socio-political albums ever made Read Review
This is about as good and sustained a riposte to the grubby, grabbing times we live in as any artist has mustered, which makes it essential listening Read Review
Cooder’s genius here, as on the Californian trilogy, is to reach toward historical sources and depression-era musical language that now seem painfully resonant today Read Review
Music reclaiming a place at the heart of everything that matters. Print edition only
The heartening sound of an old master at work. Print edition only
Yet again, it has been left to one of the old campaigners to step up to the plate with an eloquent, intelligent, angry chronicle of the times Read Review
Cooder again defies the belief that music with a message can’t be fun Read Review
For those who are willing, this is a good place to start an education Read Review
A good man, a simple soul, nothing of interest to sing Read Review
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Ry Cooder: Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down
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