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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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8.0

The Jesus Lizard

Rack

Seventh studio album and first in 26 years from the Chicago-via-Austin rock band

Added: 12/09/2024
7.9

Shellac

To All Trains

Sixth studio album from the Chicago post-hardcore trio is the final album with Steve Albini, who passed away in May 2024

Added: 20/05/2024
7.9

Magdalena Bay

Imaginal Disk

Second full-length release from Los Angeles synth pop duo Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin was self-produced

Added: 22/08/2024
7.9

Linda Thompson

Proxy Music

Fifth solo album from the London-born folk singer-songwriter performed by a number of artists including daughter Kami her son Teddy, and her ex-husband Richard Thompson due to Linda's spasmodic dysphonia which prevents her from being able to sing

Added: 26/06/2024
7.9

Tyler, The Creator

Chromakopia

Eighth album from the Los Angeles-based Odd Future rapper featuring guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Doechii, GloRilla, LaToiya Williams, Lil Wayne, Lola Young, Santigold, Schoolboy Q, Sexyy Red and Teezo Touchdown

Added: 30/10/2024
7.9

Julia Holter

Something in the Room She Moves

Sixth studio album by Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter produced with Kenny Gilmore

Added: 21/03/2024
7.9

Jamie xx

In Waves

Second solo album from the xx member featuring guest appearances from Oona Doherty, John Glacier, Honey Dijon, Kelsey Lu, Panda Bear, Robyn, Romy, Oliver Sim and The Avalanches

Added: 19/09/2024
7.9

Confidence Man

3AM (LA LA LA)

Third album from the Australian dance-pop quartet led by Matt Pryor

Added: 18/10/2024
7.9

Maggie Rogers

Don't Forget Me

Third full-length major label release from the Maryland-born singer-songwriter produced with Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges)

Added: 12/04/2024
7.9

Sum 41

Heaven :X: Hell

Eighth and final album from the Canadian punk-pop quartet produced by frontman Deryck Whibley and Mike Green

Added: 29/03/2024
7.9

Pet Shop Boys

nonetheless

Fifeenth studio album from the English synthpop duo produced by Simian Mobile Disco’s James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Depeche Mode,)

Added: 25/04/2024
7.9

Amyl And The Sniffers

Cartoon Darkness

Third album from the Melbourne-based pub rock quartet produced by Nick Launay (IDLES, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Yeah Yeah Yeahs)

Added: 24/10/2024
7.9

Redd Kross

Redd Kross

Eighth album album from the Californian power pop quartet led by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald

Added: 05/07/2024
7.9

Naima Bock

Below A Massive Dark Land

Second solo album from the former Goat Girl was produced with Joe Jones, Jack Ogborne and Oliver Hamilton

Added: 30/09/2024
7.9

Lucy Rose

This Ain't The Way You Go Out

Fifth album from the English singer-songwriter produced by Kwes (Damon Albarn, Bobby Womack, Solange Knowles)

Added: 19/04/2024
7.9

Helado Negro

Phasor

Eighth full-length album from the Brooklyn-based psych folk and experimental electronica artist Roberto Carlos Lange

Added: 08/02/2024
7.9

Fabiana Palladino

Fabiana Palladino

Debut full-length album from London-based R&B-influenced pop artist featuring a guest appearance by Jai Paul

Added: 09/04/2024
7.9

Clairo

Charm

Third album from the Atlanta, Georgia-born singer-songwriter Claire Cottrill co-produced with Leon Michels (Lee Fields, Norah Jones, Hanni El Khatib)

Added: 12/07/2024
7.9

Peter Gabriel

i/o

Tenth studio album and first in ovver 21 years from the former Genesis forntman working with producers Richard Russell and Brian Eno

Added: 30/11/2023
7.9

Moor Mother

The Great Bailout

Latest release from the Philadelphia poet, musician and activist Camae Ayewa

Added: 08/03/2024
7.9

John Cale

POPtical Illusion

Eighteenth album from the ex-Velvet Underground member co-produced with his manager Nita Scott

Added: 13/06/2024
7.9

Thou

Umbilical

Sixth album from the Baton Roug, Louisiana sludge-metal band

Added: 03/06/2024
7.9

Porridge Radio

Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me

Fourth full-length album from the Brighton indie rock band led by Dana Margolin

Added: 18/10/2024
7.9

Les Amazones d'Afrique

Musow Danse

Third full-length album from the West-African collective produced and mixed by Jacknife Lee

Added: 16/02/2024
7.9

Alkaline Trio

Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs

Tenth studio album from the Illinois pop punk trio produced by Cameron Webb

Added: 26/01/2024
7.9

Alan Sparhawk

White Roses, My God

Debut full-length solo release from Low's founder Alan Sparhawk was recorded in Minnesota

Added: 26/09/2024
7.8

Gruff Rhys

Sadness Sets Me Free

Eighth solo album from the Super Furry Animals frontman recorded in three days in March 2022

Added: 26/01/2024
7.8

Camera Obscura

Look to the East, Look to the West

Album number six, and first in eleven years, from the Glasgow indie pop band

Added: 03/05/2024
7.8

Mount Eerie

Night Palace

Eleventh studio album and first in five years from the American indie folk musician Phil Elverum

Added: 01/11/2024
7.8

Floating Points

Cascade

Fourth album from the London-based producer and composer Sam Shepherd

Added: 12/09/2024

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