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1 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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Laura MarlingPatterns in Repeat Signed

"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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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).

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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)

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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)

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)

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)

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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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5.5

Hooded Fang

Tosta Mista

Second album of surf-inflected sunny guitar pop from the Canadian group

Added: 23/03/2012
5.5

Health&Beauty

No Scare

Latest release from the Chicago-based experimental indie rock three-piece, led by Brian J Sulpizio

Added: 06/08/2016
5.5

Gomez

A New Tide

Melodic indie rock on the sixth release from the former Mercury prizewinners

Added: 01/04/2009
5.5

General Fiasco

Buildings

Debut album of upbeat indie rock / pop punk from the Irish trio

Added: 23/03/2010
5.5

Eskmo

Eskmo

First full-length album from San Francisco-based electronic producer

Added: 07/10/2010
5.5

Drake / 21 Savage

Her Loss

Collaboration from the rappers Drake and 21 Savage features a guest appearance from Travis Scott

Added: 09/11/2022
5.5

Danzig

Black Laden Crown

Eleventh studio album from the New Jersey heavy metal band produced by frontman Glen Danzig

Added: 30/05/2017
5.5

CRX

New Skin

Debut album of heavy pop rock from the LA-based quintet led by The Strokes' Nick Valensi and produced by Josh Homme

Added: 07/11/2016
5.5

Chief Keef

Finally Rich

The 17-year-old Chicago rapper who emerged via YouTube with his delayed debut album which features Wiz Khalifa, 50 Cent and others

Added: 19/12/2012
5.5

Bright Light Bright Light

Life is Easy

Second outing for Rod Thomas' Bright Light Bright Light electropop project, featuring contributions from Elton John

Added: 06/07/2014
5.5

Boy & Bear

Moonfire

Debut album from Sydney-based indie folk quintet fronted by singer Dave Hosking

Added: 17/01/2012
5.5

Band of Skulls

By Default

Fourth album of alt.rock blues from Southampton three-piece

Added: 30/05/2016
5.5

Weezer

Pacific Daydream

Eleventh studio album from LA-based alt.rock four piece

Added: 26/10/2017
5.5

Take That

Progressed

Deluxe edition of the 2010 album Progress from the pop five-piece includes eight unreleased songs from that session

Added: 12/06/2011
5.5

Speck Mountain

Some Sweet Relief

Second album of soulful psychedelia from the Chicago space rock act

Added: 19/06/2009
5.5

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

Tape Club

A collection of b-sides and unreleased rarities from Springfield, Missouri's indie pop group

Added: 04/11/2011
5.5

Solomon Burke & De Dijk

Hold on Tight

Collaboration between the blues / R&B singer and the Dutch pop / soul band. Burke died just before its release

Added: 20/03/2011
5.5

Nicole Scherzinger

Killer Love

Second album of pop / R&B from the former lead vocalist of Pussycat Dolls

Added: 25/03/2011
5.5

Nanci Griffith

The Loving Kind

Collection of original songs and covers from the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist

Added: 01/08/2009
5.5

Marina And The Diamonds

Electra Heart

Second album from the Welsh singer-songwriter, a pop concept album about a pop star's problems with the music industry

Added: 26/04/2012
5.5

Katie Melua

The House

Fourth album from from Georgian-born singer produced by William Orbit

Added: 21/05/2010
5.5

Juliana Hatfield

There's Always Another Girl

Solo album number twelve from the former member of indie rock bands Blake Babies and Some Girls

Added: 31/08/2011
5.5

Huey Lewis And The News

Soulsville

Tribute album of covers from the Stax label by the San Fransisco rock veterans

Added: 08/12/2010
5.5

Grant Hart

Hot Wax

The former Hüsker Dü man with his third solo album, serving up 60s-influenced lo-fi garage rock

Added: 19/01/2010
5.5

Goo Goo Dolls

Something for the Rest of Us

Album No.9 from the big-selling (in the US) NY rock trio

Added: 24/09/2010
5.5

General Fiasco

Unfaithfully Yours

The Northern Ireland four-piece with their 2nd album of indie rock / pop-punk

Added: 28/09/2012
5.5

Editors

The Weight Of Your Love

Fourth album of brooding indie rock from the Birmingham five-piece and first since the departure of guitarist Chris Urbanowicz

Added: 27/06/2013
5.5

Dreamers of the Ghetto

Enemy/Lover

Debut album from the Indiana band, indebted to 80s arena rock

Added: 16/01/2012
5.5

Crystal Stilts

Alight Of Night

Brooklyn garage art rock act with their debut album

Added: 16/02/2009
5.5

Craig David

Following My Intuition

The sixth album from the English pop r&b artist is his first UK Number 1 album since his debut

Added: 07/10/2016

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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)

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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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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)

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.