13 September 2025
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Third album from the Nashville garage punk outfit
6.7
With Turn to Gold, Diarrhea Planet, a group with arguably one of the best-worst band names in rock history, have crafted their first truly great album Read Review
Diarrhea Planet have always aimed for the rafters, but on Turn To Gold they crash through them Read Review
Writing off Diarrhea Planet as gratuitous is not just wildly unfair; doing so missed the point of the band Read Review
The band’s sound has expanded to encompass guitar hero ambitions hinted at in the past Read Review
Diarrhea Planet’s arena-saturating hooks and barrage of guitars have proven the band’s ability; now it cautiously attempts to be more musically astute Read Review
Brimming with influence but somehow avoids feeling predictable or derivative Read Review
Turn to Gold may be one of the most hopeful and transparent records to come out this year Read Review
Turn To Gold will find a solid niche of fans, and likely just get a head nod of meager approval from everyone else Read Review
Arena-rock ambition clashes with D.I.Y. scuzz–and a vocalist coup may be in order Read Review
On record thus far, though, Diarrhea Planet’s instrumental split-personality excess could use a dose of Imodium Read Review
Diarrhea Planet's self-indulgence and cheesy grandiosity might be less appealing if it wasn't so tongue-in-cheek — that's a huge advantage of being a band that doesn't take itself all that seriously Read Review
If for some reason you pine for the days of jumpkicks and big hair, then definitely check out what Diarrhea Planet has done here — otherwise, I’d patiently wait for their next try Read Review
The performances on Turn To Gold are bogged down by reverb and the mostly-uninspired vocal performances get lost in the mix, lyrics in tow Read Review
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Diarrhea Planet: Turn To Gold
David Byrne Who Is The Sky
The artist’s new album of bright, bustling pop is positioned as a celebration of reasons to be cheerful. Often its fountain of optimism feels like a firehose of forced positivity Pitchfork
Ed Sheeran Play
On the enjoyably moreish Play, the ‘culturally Irish’ star sounds as if he’s back on form. Although we’ve only had time for a quick listen The Irish Times
Baxter Dury Allbarone
This record plays like his shot for glory, and with tracks as hooky and well-constructed as "Mockingjay" or the title track, there's no reason he shouldn't hit the big time All Music
Parcels Loved
While not for cynics, LOVED is a late-summer delight that comes at audiences with open arms. Comfortable dancing shoes recommended for listening All Music
Parcels have built something contagious here, with a joy that leaves you feeling that little bit lighter when you’re done with it Dork
Loved is a departure for Parcels but one that is constantly invigorating, the group are clearly incredibly relaxed and that is reflected in the calming, and highly enjoyable soundscape they have created on this record The Line Of Best Fit
The star of this entire record is without question the harmonies. They are razor sharp, technically astounding and forever charming, leaving you wanting more of them at the close of every song Far Out
Maruja Pain To Power
They really have taken a complicated moment and made it into a fantastic piece of music Far Out
Incredible lead single Look Down On Us is just one of three tunes here that capture Maruja’s free-flowing approach by stretching out to the 10-minute mark Kerrang!
The Manchester jazz-punks let loose on their savage debut album through cathartic outpourings of fury, despair and love NME
The thrill of this band is the extremes. From moshpits one minute and silence the next, they are in command with their music, unifying the crowd God Is In The TV
This band and this record want you to punch a hole in the wall, ask if you're willing to step through it – and then beckon others to do the same The Line Of Best Fit
Maruja emerge from the studio with raucous rap-rock and meandering jam music in tow, resulting in an album full of the same songs several times over. By the end, listeners may feel they have deja vu. Fans may feel they have dementia The Quietus
Rage-infused music of dissolution Clash
Jade That's Showbiz Baby!
Debut solo album by Little Mix singer is packed with incident and a multitude of musical styles musicOMH
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
Frank Ocean Channel Orange