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8 October 2024

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Ezra CollectiveDance, No One's Watching

"This is truly a fresh musical experience, rather than being just another jazz record" (9/10 - Far Out). "A joyful reminder of music’s ability to bring people together, to move us, and to make us dance" (8/10 - Clash)

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Pale WavesSmitten

"There’s a newfound directness and pop joy on the Manchester band’s fourth record" (8/10 - NME). "May be the band’s most complete package to date" (8/10 - The Skinny)

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Alan SparhawkWhite Roses, My God

"A brave undertaking; perhaps a new beginning; certainly a triumph" (8.6/10 - Northern Transmissions). "Grief has never sounded so captivating" (9/10 - Clash)

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Floating PointsCascade

"Cherish it while you can, before he sets off on a completely different tangent once more" (8/10 - Far Out). "Easily the most successful work he's made as a dance producer" (8/10 - All Music)

MJ LendermanManning Fireworks

"A collection of caricatures ballooned by empathy, bruised egos, and lovable self-destruction" (9.2/10 - Paste). "It's the release he's been waiting for since the first utterances of the album" (9/10 - Exclaim)

Nick Cave And The Bad SeedsWild God

"The dark intensities are leavened by something peculiar in Cave’s oeuvre: joy" (8/10 - The Arts Desk). "The joy after the storm" (8/10 - The Irish Times)

Gillian Welch & David RawlingsWoodland

"The intuitive bond between the two musicians remains at the forefront of their terrific new album, full of quiet adventures and clear empathy" (8/10 - Pitchfork)

BeabadoobeeThis Is How Tomorrow Moves

"It fizzes with energy gleaned from Nirvana and Beck, The Breeders and Blondie" (8/10 - The Arts Desk). "Marks the maturing of a fine talent" (8/10 - The Irish Times)

Chrystabell & David LynchCellophane Memories

"An album whose goal is a unique sensory experience above all else" (7/10 - Spectrum Culture) "An artistic milestone for both of them" (8/10 - All Music)

Los Campesinos!All Hell

"The band’s 7th album has a big-tent sound with all the requisite wit and panache" (8.5/10 - Pitchfork). "All dazzling wordplay, gorgeous imagery and pristine production" (10/10 - The Skinny)

THE CHART: THE TOP RATED NEW ALBUMS

The ADM rating is a weighted average from our survey of more than 50 sources , taking into account the number of reviews

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7.4

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

No?Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead

Eighth studio album from the Canadian post-rock stalwarts

Added: 04/10/2024
7.4

Jon Hopkins

Ritual

Seventh studio album of ambient techno from the English composer is one continuous piece divided into eight chapters

Added: 29/08/2024
7.3

Fat Dog

WOOF.

Debut full-length release from the eclectic London quintet

Added: 06/09/2024
7.3

Los Bitchos

Talkie Talkie

Second album for the London-based pan-continental instrumental quartet

Added: 30/08/2024
7.2

Max Richter

In A Landscape

The latest release from the classically trained German-born British composer features field recordings from his travels

Added: 13/09/2024
7.2

Enumclaw

Home Is Another Life

Second album from the Tacoma, Washington indie rock quartet

Added: 30/08/2024
7.2

Porches

Shirt

Fifth album from the New York-based synth-pop singer-songwriter Aaron Maine

Added: 13/09/2024
7.2

Nada Surf

Moon Mirror

Album number ten from the NYC alternative rock group formed in 1992 was recorded in Wales

Added: 16/09/2024
7.2

Bright Eyes

Five Dice, All Threes

Latest full-length release from the indie rock band led by Conor Oberst includes contributions from The National's Matt Berninger and Cat Power

Added: 27/09/2024
7.1

Mercury Rev

Born Horses

Latest release from the New York dream pop outfit is their first in nine years

Added: 09/09/2024
7.1

Fred again..

ten days

Fourth full-length studio album from London-born electronic producer featuring guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Four Tet, Emmylou Harris, Jim Legxacy, Joy Anonymous, Jozzy, Obongjayar, Sampha, Skrillex, Soak and The Japanese House

Added: 09/09/2024
7.1

Caribou

Honey

Eleventh studio album and sixth as Caribou from the Canadian musician Dan Snaith

Added: 04/10/2024
6.6

Suki Waterhouse

Memoir Of A Sparklemuffin

Second full-length release from the London-born singer-songwriter, actress and model

Added: 13/09/2024
6.6

Lady Gaga

Harlequin

The latest album from the New York pop singer is a companion album to the film "Joker: Folie et Deux" that she stars in

Added: 27/09/2024
6.5

Sophie

Sophie

Posthumous release of the second solo album from the Scottish-born experimental art pop musician was finalised by her brother Benny Long

Added: 27/09/2024
5.6

The Voidz

Like All Before You

Third album from the Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas' side-project featuring contributions from Justin Raisen, SAD PONY and Ivan Wayman

Added: 20/09/2024
5.1

Snow Patrol

The Forest Is The Path

Album number eight from the Northern Irish / Scottish indie rock band produced by Fraser T Smith

Added: 16/09/2024
5.1

Coldplay

Moon Music

Tenth album from the British alternative rock band features contributions from Jon Hopkins, Burna Boy, Little Simz, Elyanna, Tini and Ayra Starr

Added: 02/10/2024
3.7

Katy Perry

143

Seventh album from the Californian pop star featuring guest appearances from 21 Savage, Doechii J.I.D, and Kim Petras

Added: 20/09/2024

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Caribou Honey

The outpouring of creativity is exciting: but where this clearing-out of the songwriting archives leaves The Smile now is anyone’s guess. Print edition only Uncut

Sophie Sophie

In the end, SOPHIE the record is a fitting tribute to SOPHIE the artist because of how well it highlights the ways in which she can never be replaced Beats Per Minute

The Hard Quartet The Hard Quartet

The Hard Quartet isn’t just a one-off side project. It’s a love letter to rock from four musicians who’ve already carved their names into its history. And honestly? That’s what makes it great Northern Transmissions

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Fresh stuff

In Waves by Jamie xx

"Blistering return from dance’s master craftsman" (10/10 - The irish Times). "Jamie xx has delivered a masterpiece that will linger long after the last beat fades" (9/10 - Clash)

Katy J PearsonSomeday, Now
"A departure but a truly successful one, full of sublime vocals and creative confidence" (10/10 - DIY). "Wistful synth-pop that showcases her ever evolving creativity" (8/10 - musicOMH)

BlossomsGary
"A collection of arrestingly catchy, carefree pop songs that are sure to steal the hearts of fans and newcomers alike" (9/10 - God Is In The TV). "‘Gary’ is the most fun you’ll have with any band in 2024" (8/10 - Dork)

The Jesus LizardRack
"In short; ‘Rack’ is everything you could want from a new The Jesus Lizard record" (9/10 - Clash). "Another thrilling chapter from one of the most significant noise bands ever" (8/20 - PopMatters)

TindersticksSoft Tissue
"Features all of their classic hallmarks but also exists in a more elevated, refined realm" (9/10 - musicOMH). "The cult outfit continue to illuminate the fringes of pop music" (8/10 - The Guardian)

HindsViva Hinds
"The duo manage to evoke feelings and the vibe of a late summer evening, bar-hopping throughout the city, with ease" (8.8/10 - Northern Transmissions). "An exciting new chapter" (8/10 - DIY)

Fat DogWOOF.
"Must-see live band justify the hype with a reckless and raucous debut album pumped full of adrenaline" (10/10 - NME). "As far as a debut is concerned, hardly warrants a listen" (4/10 - Far Out)

Jon HopkinsRitual
"It's a virtuous circle that elevates the spirit" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "A master at work" (9/10 - Loud And Quiet). "It's Hopkins's well-established melodic experimentalism that drives the work" (8/10 - Exclaim)

EnumclawHome Is Another Life
"Comforting, invigorating, and totally addictive" (8/10 - The Skinny). "A well-crafted second effort that suggests Enumclaw have staying power, hinting at even greater things to come" (8/10 - Dork)

Pom PokoChampion
"A band fully focused and completely in control of what makes them special" (9/10 - musicOMH). "Champion will be the moment many more will fall for Pom Poko’s curious charm" (8/10 - God Is In The TV)

All-time top 10

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.

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