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18 December 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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BrògealTuesday Paper Club

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Jay SomBelong

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IdlewildIdlewild

"The fact they are producing some of their best work seems almost absurd, and yet here we are" (9/10 - The Line Of Best Fit). "Idlewild is no nostalgic LP—it’s the sound of a band rejuvenated" (10/10 - XS Noize)

Mystical Weapons

Art-rock improvisational collaboration between Sean Lennon and Deerhoof drummer Greg Saunier

Label: Chimera Music
UK Release date: 15/01/2013
US Release date: 22/01/2013

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8.0 49783
8.0 | No Ripcord

Improvisational conversations that border on the narcissism of jamming as well as the self-indulgence of spontaneous sound exploration
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7.2 49785
7.2 | Bowlegs

All the tracks, whether they veer into noisier territory or not, are linked by the reflective sound generated in their live room
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7.0 49786
7.0 | Pitchfork

There's plenty to love on Mystical Weapons, but it's not a casual listen, and it's best not to expect one
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7.0 49784
7.0 | Consequence Of Sound

Alternately jittery and meditative, Mystical Weapons gives its most engaging moments plenty of space to breathe
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