20 July 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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Debut album of hip hop by this Floridean whose mixtapes have been lauded by none other than Odd Future
6.7
You happen to be on SpaceGhostPurrp's wavelength, there's pretty much nothing else that will suffice Read Review
If you want a rapper soundtracking your scariest cinematic nightmares, Purrp’s your guy Read Review
Much of Jordan’s appeal comes from how he roams far and wide in search of killer touches to embellish his woozy patina Read Review
Where Odd Future are hyperactive brats inspired by punk, SpaceGhostPurrp is an alarmingly calm stalker, closer to Tupac than Black Flag Read Review
He may not have superstar charisma on the mic, but his ability to create an enveloping, dungeon-like sphere of sound practically guarantees you’ll be seeing his name pop up on plenty of great releases for years to come Read Review
A compelling debut from a new and singular figure in underground hip-hop. It’s haunting, menacing and lonely – but ultimately heartening in its focus Read Review
A good introduction to a unique, malevolent voice on the increasingly strange rap landscape Read Review
Remarkably dark and original Read Review
A nifty wordsmith. Print edition only
It's hardly the most edifying hip-hop you'll ever hear. But there's something about it—the entire album has such a tone you can't help but get sucked into its slowed down world Read Review
Most notable about this album is SpaceGhostPurrp production, which was always the highlight of his experience but really finds a new life in a remixed, remastered, non-Mortal Kombat world Read Review
SpaceGhostPurrp’s insistence of self and excellent production are strong enough to stand out in the crowded field that rap has become Read Review
Like The Bomb Squad mired in depression rather than revolution Read Review
Sinister and shadowy raps to enjoy at your own risk Read Review
Utterly of the moment. Print edition only
Meandering and moronic Read Review
The somnambulant nihilism of hos one-trick flow quickly wear out SpaceGhostPurrp's welcome. Print edition only
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SpaceGhostPurrp: Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles Of Spaceghostpurrp
Billie Martin Dog Eared
Still only 26, Marten's writing is a strong scaffold for an experienced live studio band, whose every flourish (the irresistible keyboard arpeggio on the breezy "Crown" is a particular delight) add depth to her words. Print edition only Uncut
Overall, it's a gently entrancing and quietly elegant album. Print edition only Mojo
Billie Marten’s fifth studio album delves into nostalgia, love and introspection in a cosy folk triumph The Skinny
It takes time for the 10 tracks to find their own spaces and the dazey melodies to take root The Independent
Justin Bieber Swag
The pop star’s latest offering is a perfectly decent record, albeit one that lacks lyrical flair, emotional depth or any sense of responsibility musicOMH
Alex G Headlights
Alex Giannascoli upgrades to hi-fi dad rock and sails home with a major label debut worthy of the all-time indie graduations Pitchfork
Represents a flirtation with commercialized approaches, with suburbanism, with, dare we say, the banal. Given Alex’s impressive record, it’s not a stretch to imagine that going forward, he’ll find a way to better reconcile the predictable and unexpected, the cliché and seminal, the well-worn and just-discovered The Line Of Best Fit
Haim I quit
I quit is a varied-but-very-enjoyable return from the Los Angeles trio Consequence Of Sound
The album doesn’t shy away from the glare, but rather steps into it Slant Magazine
Philly’s indie hero adds to his discography of unassumingly brilliant folk-rock on his major-label debut Rolling Stone
On Headlights, his first album on a major label, Alex G drills deeper into a refinement of his sound The Skinny
Lorde Virgin
Before he died David Bowie called Lorde the future of music and he was not wrong. See you again before the end of the decade, hopefully? God Is In The TV
Alex G is one of the most distinctive characters working in indie rock today, and despite some of its shortcomings, the songs on Headlights still prove that Exclaim
Headlights is as much of an opus as it is, only because it is so clearly, honestly both of these things—because Alex G proves on a major label the seriousness with which he takes his career as a musician, all the while strumming along a love letter to the singular sound he’s so conscientously developed Northern Transmissions
While the sonic invention and off-kilter details remain, on his 10th album the cult musician eschews distortion for melancholic melodies and crooked love songs The Guardian
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
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree
Frank Ocean Channel Orange