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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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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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7.8

Arab Strap

I'm totally fine with it don't give a fuck anymore

Second album since they reformed from the Scottish indie rock duo Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton

Added: 10/05/2024
7.8

The Smile

Cutouts

Third collaboration between Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner produced by Sam Petts-Davies and recorded in Oxford and Abbey Road Studios, London

Added: 03/10/2024
7.8

Richard Hawley

In This City They Call You Love

Tenth album of alternative indie pop from the Sheffield-born guitarist and vocalist

Added: 30/05/2024
7.8

Pillow Queens

Name Your Sorrow

Third album from the Dublin indie rock quartet

Added: 19/04/2024
7.8

Kali Uchis

Orquídeas

Fourth studio album from Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis includes contributions from Peso Pluma, El Alfa, JT, Karol G and Rauw Alejandro.

Added: 12/01/2024
7.8

Geordie Greep

The New Sound

Debut full-length solo release from the ex-Black Midi frontman features over 30 session musicians and was recorded in Brazil and England

Added: 03/10/2024
7.8

Chelsea Wolfe

She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She

Seventh studio album from the Sacramento experimental, noise-folk singer-songwriter produced by TV on the Radio guitarist Dave Sitek

Added: 06/02/2024
7.8

Kim Gordon

The Collective

Second full-length solo album from the Sonic Youth co-founder produced by Justin Raisen (Marissa Nadler, Sky Ferreira, Angel Olsen)

Added: 08/03/2024
7.8

Wunderhorse

Midas

Second album from the English rock band led by songwriter Jacob Slater

Added: 01/09/2024
7.8

Metz

Up On Gravity Hill

Fifth release from the Toronto post-hardcore trio featuring contributions by Owen Pallett and Black Mountain's Amber Webber

Added: 15/04/2024
7.8

Lime Garden

One More Thing

Debut full-length album from the Brighton indie rock band produced by Ali Chant

Added: 15/02/2024
7.8

Laurie Anderson

Amelia

Eighth studio album from the experimental performance artist is a fictionalized retelling of Amelia Earhart’s final voyage

Added: 04/09/2024
7.8

Keeley Forsyth

The Hollow

Third album from the Manchester singer-songwriter and actress features contributions from producer Ross Downes, Matthew Bourne and Colin Stetson

Added: 17/05/2024
7.8

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Woodland

Seventh studio album from the Bluegrass singer-songwriter and her partner Dave Rawlings

Added: 23/08/2024
7.8

Pearl Jam

Dark Matter

Twelfth studio album from the Seattle alt.rock band produced by Andrew Watt (Justin Bieber, The Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop)

Added: 17/04/2024
7.8

David Gilmour

Luck And Strange

Fifth solo album from the Pink Floyd Guitarist produced with Charlie Andrew

Added: 06/09/2024
7.7

The Linda Lindas

No Obligation

Second album from the Los Angeles punk rock quartet produced by Carlos de la Garza (Paramore, Cold War Kids)

Added: 11/10/2024
7.7

Soccer Mommy

Evergreen

Fourth album of indie pop from Nashville singer-songwriter Sophie Allison produced by Ben H. Allen

Added: 24/10/2024
7.7

Rachel Chinouriri

What A Devastating Turn Of Events

Debut full-length release of idie pop from the London-born singer-songwriter

Added: 03/05/2024
7.7

Pom Poko

Champion

Third full-length album from the Norwegian electronic pop-punk quartet who all trained at the Trondheim Conservatory

Added: 16/08/2024
7.7

La Luz

News of the Universe

Fourth studio album from the California-based indie surf rock quartet from Seattle

Added: 27/05/2024
7.7

Jane Weaver

Love in Constant Spectacle

Latest full-length album of dream pop from the Liverpool-born singer-songwriter produced with John Parish

Added: 05/04/2024
7.7

Iron & Wine

Light Verse

Seventh album and first in five years from Sam Beam's indie folk outfit featuring a guest appearance by Fiona Apple

Added: 25/04/2024
7.7

Twenty One Pilots

Clancy

Seventh album from the Columbus, Ohio indie pop duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun

Added: 24/05/2024
7.7

Soft Play

Heavy Jelly

First release under this moniket from the English hardcore punk duo formerly known as Slaves

Added: 19/07/2024
7.7

Tyla

Tyla

Debut full-length album from the South African artist featuring guest appearances by Becky G, Gunna, Kelvin Momo, Travis Scott, Skillibeng and Tems

Added: 27/03/2024
7.7

Hovvdy

Hovvdy

Fifth album from the Austin, Texas indie-pop duo Charlie Martin and Will Taylor

Added: 29/04/2024
7.7

Haley Heynderickx

Seed of a Seed

Second album and first in six years from the Portland, OR singer-singwriter

Added: 08/11/2024
7.7

Spirit Of The Beehive

You'll Have To Lose Something

Fifth album from the Philadelphia-based psych rock trio

Added: 23/08/2024
7.7

Ride

Interplay

Seventh studio album by Oxford alt.rock / shoegaze quartet produced with Richie Kennedy

Added: 29/03/2024

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"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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