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26 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)

Basia Bulat

Tall Tall Shadow

Third album from the Toronto-based folk pop singer-songwriter

Label: Secret City
UK Release date: 30/09/2013
US Release date: 30/09/2013

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8.0 59623
8.0 | musicOMH

Bulat has expanded and refined her sound and, presumably inspired by a particularly large bout of heartbreak, produced a collection of her most affecting songs yet
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7.5 59625
7.5 | The Line Of Best Fit

A great record, one that musically takes Bulat a bit further from the folk comfort zone, but not so far as to lose the essential character of what she is about
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7.0 59624
7.0 | All Music

Easily the songwriter's most fully realized effort; it should expand her audience reach considerably - even if it leaves some of her more purist followers by the wayside
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