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27 November 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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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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6.4

Post Malone

F-1 Trillion

Sixth studio album from the American artist marks his transition to cpntry music and includes guest appearances from Hank Williams Jr, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton and many more

Added: 25/08/2024
6.4

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan

Third full-length album from the Houston, Texas rapper with guest appearances from Yuki Chiba, GloRilla, Victoria Monét, Kyle Richh and UGK

Added: 03/07/2024
6.3

Zayn

Room Under The Stairs

Fourth solo album from former One Direction singer Zayn Malik working with various producers including Dave Cobb, Gian Stone and James Ghaleb

Added: 19/05/2024
6.3

Primal Scream

Come Ahead

Album number twelve and first in eight years from Bobby Gillespie's psychedelic alt.rock band

Added: 07/11/2024
6.3

The Avett Brothers

The Avett Brothers

Latest full-length release from North Carolina folk rock band led by brothers Seth and Scott was produced by Rick Rubin

Added: 24/05/2024
6.3

Shawn Mendes

Shawn

Fifth full-length album from the Canadian singer-songwriter featuring contributions from Amy Allen, Eddie Benjamin, Ethan Gruska, Scott Harris, Nate Mercereau, Mike Sabath and Chris Thile

Added: 18/11/2024
6.2

Kasabian

Happenings

Eighth album from the Leicester rock band produced by frontman Sergio Pizzorno

Added: 05/07/2024
6.1

Usher

Coming Home

Ninth studio album and first in over seven years from the R&B artist featuring guest appearances from 21 Savage, Burna Boy, H.E.R., Jung Kook of BTS, Latto, Pheelz, The-Dream and Summer Walker

Added: 11/02/2024
6.0

Liam Gallagher & John Squire

Liam Gallagher John Squire

Collaboration between the former Oasis forntman and Stone Roses guitarist

Added: 28/02/2024
5.9

Moby

Always Centered At Night

Twenty second studio album from the American electronic musician features collaborations with vocalists on all tracks

Added: 14/06/2024
5.8

Ice Spice

Y2K!

Debut full-length album from rapper the New York-born rapper Isis Naija Gaston featuring guest appearances from Central Cee, Gunna and Travis Scott

Added: 26/07/2024
5.7

Glass Animals

I Love You So F***ing Much

Fourth album from the Oxford psychedelic pop quartet produced by frontman David Bayley

Added: 19/07/2024
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
5.6

Sia

Reasonable Woman

Tenth studio album from the Australian pop act featuring guest appearances from Chaka Khan, Kylie Minogue, Labrinth, Tierra Whack, Kaliii, Jimmy Joliff and Paris Hilton

Added: 05/05/2024
5.5

Camila Cabello

C,XOXO

Fourth solo album from the Cuban-born pop singer and former Fifth Harmony member featuring guest appearances from BLP Kosher, Drake, JT, Lil Nas X, Playboi Carti and Yung Miami

Added: 28/06/2024
5.2

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
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
4.8

Eminem

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)

Album number twelve from the Detroit rapper includes appearances from Big Sean and BabyTron

Added: 14/07/2024
4.6

Justin Timberlake

Everything I Thought It Was

Sixth studio album and first in six years from the pop/rnb singer-songwriter featuring guest appearances from NSYNC, Fireboy Dml and Tobe Nwigwe

Added: 15/03/2024
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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Patterns in Repeat by Laura Marling

"Both stunningly intimate and endearingly raw" (10/10 - DIY). "A homey, quiet record. It’s one of the best of her career" (8.3/10 - Pitchfork). "Simple, graceful, moving, tender" (9/10 - Uncut)

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"A triumph in thematic/aural juxtaposition. Up there with Primal Scream’s best" (8/10 Mojo) OR "Not even David Holmes’s involvement can save this woefully inadequate collection" (2/10 - Irish Times)

Linkin ParkFrom Zero
"Compact and intense, the band’s first album since the death of Chester Bennington is a powerful tribute to their legacy" (8/10 - musicOMH) "An opinion-splitting return" (5/10 - Clash)

Mount EerieNight Palace
"A record of such substance that it takes a few listens to really make sense he’s produced one of his best yet" (9/10 - The Line Of Best Fit). "He’s produced one of his best yet" (8/10 - Far Out)

Soccer MommyEvergreen
"As nuanced as it is captivating" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Even though it stems from the worst of times, it might well be her best album yet" (8/10 - Dork). "It makes you feel less alone" (8/10 - DIY)

GoatGoat
"It invites us to bask in rich soundscapes that can often overwhelm—but in the best way possible" (9/10 - Far Out). "Goat continue to make some magical and mysterious music" (8/10 - Record Collector)

Leon BridgesLeon
"The musician’s emotional fourth album borrows liberally from the past but the themes are modern and the sound utterly timeless" (10/10 - The Observer). "A beautifully constructed contradiction" (9/10 - Far Out)

Geordie GreepThe New Sound
"Somehow bolder, stranger and more accessible than his work with Black Midi" (10/10 - Loud And Quiet). "Absolutely bonkers and utterly brilliant" (9/10 - DIY). "Wildly accomplished and utterly absurd" (8/10 - Far Out)

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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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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