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27 November 2024

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Father John MistyMahashmashana

"Unequivocally stunning" (10/10 -The Arts Desk). "Striking a compelling balance between the epic and the intimate" (9/10 - DIY). "One of his finest albums" (9/10 - musicOMH)

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Kim DealNobody Loves You More

"The sometime Pixies star’s long-awaited and perfectly crafted debut solo album is full of surprises" (9/10 - musicOMH). "Oozes with elegance but still packs some punch" (8/10 - NME)

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Michael KiwanukaSmall Changes

"A boundless effort that, while revelling in its musical referents stands tall, ceaselessly, beside them" (10/10 - The Skinny). "It's a record built to last" (8/10 - Record Collector)

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Amyl And The SniffersCartoon Darkness

"It's a truly glorious rock’n’roll album that is forceful without being simplistic and lairy while maintaining a good sense of humour" - 10/10 - The Arts Desk).

Christopher OwensI Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair

"Potentially one of the year’s best records" (10/10 - DIY). "A must-listen for anyone who’s ever been in the type of love that doesn’t always get a light shone on it" (9/10 - Northern Transmissions)

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)

Jamie xxIn Waves

"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)

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)

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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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6.9

Hiatus Kaiyote

Love Heart Cheat Code

Fourth album from the Australian neo-soul outfit led by Nai Palm produced by Mario Caldato Jr

Added: 27/06/2024
6.9

Childish Gambino

Bando Stone & the New World

Fifth studio album and final under his stage name Childish Gambino from Donald Glover featuring guest appearances from Amaarae, Chlöe, Flo Milli, Fousheé, Khruangbin and Legend

Added: 24/07/2024
6.9

Porij

Teething

Debut full-length release from the Manchester alt-dance quartet

Added: 26/04/2024
6.8

Linkin Park

From Zero

Eighth studio album and first in seven years from the Californian alt.rock group featuring new co-lead singer Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara

Added: 15/11/2024
6.8

Kehlani

Crash

Fourth album from Oakland R&B singer Kehlani Ashley Parrish includes guest appearances from Jill Scott, Young Miko, and Omah Lay

Added: 24/06/2024
6.8

Kate Nash

Made of Bricks

Fifth studio album from the English singer-songwriter

Added: 21/06/2024
6.8

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
6.8

Pixies

The Night the Zombies Came

Ninth album from the the Boston alt.rock legends and fifth since they reformed and first with Band of Skulls' Emma Richardson as bassist

Added: 24/10/2024
6.7

Travis

L.A. Times

Tenth studio album from the Scottish indie rock four-piece produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Belle & Sebastian, Air)

Added: 12/07/2024
6.7

Fat White Family

Forgiveness Is Yours

Fourth album of lo-fi rock from the South London band led by Lias and Nathan Saoudi and first without guitarist Saul Adamczewski

Added: 25/04/2024
6.7

Chrystabell & David Lynch

Cellophane Memories

Thir collaboration between the Texan singer Chrysta Bell Zucht and the Twin Peaks creator

Added: 02/08/2024
6.7

Justice

Hyperdrama

Fourth album from the French electro-pop duo Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay featuring guest appearances from Miguel, Connan Mockasin, Rimon, Tame Impala, The Flints and Thundercat

Added: 26/04/2024
6.7

HEALTH

Rat Wars

Sixth studio album from the Los Angeles-based experimental noise pop trio prodcued by Stint (Gallant, Carly Rae Jepsen, Demi Lovato)

Added: 08/12/2023
6.7

FLO

Access All Areas

Debut full-length album from the London-based R&B trio featuring guest appearances from Cynthia Erivo and Glorilla

Added: 15/11/2024
6.6

The Vaccines

Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations

Sixth album from the West London indie rock band led by Justin Young and first since the departure of guitarist Freddie Cowan

Added: 12/01/2024
6.6

Personal Trainer

Still Willing

Second album from the Dutch indie rock collective led by Willem Smit

Added: 05/08/2024
6.6

Mark Knopfler

One Deep River

Tenth solo studio album and first in six years from the former Dire Straits lead guitarist

Added: 17/04/2024
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

Shakira

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Twelfth album and first on seven years from Columbian-born pop star featuring collaborations with Cardi B, Bizarrap, Rauw Alejandro, Grupo Frontera, Ozuna, Karol G, Fuerza Regida and Tiësto

Added: 23/03/2024
6.6

Nicki Minaj

Pink Friday 2

Fifth album of rap and pop from the Trinidad-born MC from Queens, New York with guest appearances from J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Tate Kobang, Drake, Lourdiz, Lil Uzi Vert, Skillibeng, Skeng and Future

Added: 11/12/2023
6.6

Bleachers

Bleachers

Fourth album from producer Jack Antonoff's New York-based indie pop project featuring guest appearances from Lana Del Rey, Aaron Dessner, Kevin Abstract and Florence Welch

Added: 08/03/2024
6.6

Dua Lipa

Radical Optimism

Third album from the British-Albanian pop singer-songwriter with contributions from Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr., Julia Michaels and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker

Added: 03/05/2024
6.6

Denzel Curry

King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2

Sixth album from the South Florida rapper includes guest appearances from 2 Chainz, A$Ap Ferg, A$Ap Rocky and Ty Dolla $Ign

Added: 19/07/2024
6.6

Cigarettes After Sex

X’s

Third album of ambient dream pop from the El Paso, Texas quartet produced by front man Greg Gonzalez

Added: 15/07/2024
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
6.5

The Black Keys

Ohio Players

Twelfth studio album from the Akron Ohio garage rock duo Dan Auerback and Patrick Carney features a guest appearance from Beck, Juicy J, and Lil Noid

Added: 04/04/2024
6.5

Tate McRae

Think Later

Second album from the Canadian pop singer-songwriter was co-executive produced by Ryan Tedder (Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran)

Added: 08/12/2023
6.4

Cage The Elephant

Neon Pill

Sixth album from the Kentucky indie rock five-piece produced by John Hill (MIA, Empire Of The Sun, Santigold)

Added: 20/05/2024
6.4

Isobel Campbell

Bow To Love

Sixth solo album from the former Belle & Sebastian member and Mark Lanegan collaborator

Added: 31/05/2024
6.4

Sheryl Crow

Evolution

Album number twelve from the American country/rock singer-songwriter produced by Mike Elizondo

Added: 01/04/2024

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