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18 May 2024

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Beth GibbonsLives Outgrown

"The singer’s first official solo album is as captivating as it is devastating" (9/10 - Slant). "Gibbons has channelled her midlife experiences into a haunting collection of torch songs" (8/10 - The Skinny)

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Billie EilishHit Me Hard And Soft

"Eilish delivers a restless album that is equal parts sighing and squalling" (10/10 - The INdependent). "There's upbeat bangers and a clear vision established for her artistry in the years to come" (8/10 - NME)

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

"A set of songs that offers no answers, but observes conditions and behavior plainly and poetically in turn" (9/10 - Under The Radar)

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Jessica PrattHere In The Pitch

"One of the most fascinating and repeatable sets from an artist who was already in a class by herself" (9/10 - All Music). "Could transform her from fringe act to mainstream success" (8/10 - The Guardian)

St. VincentAll Born Screaming

"Restlessly inventive and packed with ideas" (10-/10 - The Guardian). "A visceral examination of art and nature when both are pushed to the brink" (9/10 - Slant)

Taylor SwiftThe Tortured Poets Department

"A terrific reminder of the intense, personal connection Swift can conjure in song" (10/10 - The Independent). "Surprisingly flat and, at times, cringeworthy" (6/10 - NME)

Vampire WeekendOnly God Was Above Us

"Neat summation of where they've been, while still looking forward" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Their most accomplished album yet" (9/10 - DIY). "Sprawling ode to a long-gone, old New York City" (8/10 - NME)

RideInterplay

"When they delve into the big guitar histrionics of yesteryear, as on “Light in a Quiet Room,” the results are breathtaking" (9/10 - Under The Radar). "One of the most intriguing albums of their career to date" (8/10 - Clash)

ElbowAudio Vertigo

"This is phenomenal stuff" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "An album that further cements their legacy" (9-10 - Clash). "It’s nice to see Elbow stepping outside their comfort zone" (8/10 - Under The Radar)

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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

Bombay Bicycle Club

My Big Day

Sixth album from the London indie rock quartet includes guest appearances from Chaka Khan, Damon Albarn, Jay Som, Nilüfer Yanya and Holly Humberstone

Added: 20/10/2023
7.8

Beverly Glenn-Copeland

The Ones Ahead

First full-length release of new music from the Canadian-American singer-songwriter in nineteen years

Added: 02/08/2023
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

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

Bdrmm

I Don't Know

Second album from the Hull-based dream pop / shoegaze five-piece led by Ryan Smith

Added: 30/06/2023
7.8

Youth Lagoon

Heaven Is a Junkyard

First album as Youth Lagoon for eight years from Trevor Powers

Added: 13/06/2023
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

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
7.7

Victoria Monét

Jaguar II

Second full-length album from the Georgia-born R&B singer-songwriter featuring contributions from Buju Banton, Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye and Hazel Monét

Added: 27/08/2023
7.7

Squirrel Flower

Tomorrow’s Fire

Third album from the Boston-based songwriter Ella O’Connor Williams produced with Alex Farrar

Added: 13/10/2023
7.7

Sparks

The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte

Latest release from the Los Angeles pop / rock duo Ron and Russell Mael now back on Island records for the first time since 1976

Added: 24/05/2023
7.7

Laura Groves

Radio Red

Second album from the West Yorkshire alternative pop singer-songwriter includes a guest appearance from Sampha

Added: 10/08/2023
7.7

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
7.7

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

Angelo De Augustine

Toil and Trouble

Fourth album from the Los Angeles-based indie folk singer-songwriter

Added: 03/07/2023
7.7

The Japanese House

In the End It Always Does

Second studio album of indie electro dream pop from English artist Amber Bain

Added: 30/06/2023
7.7

Teenage Fanclub

Nothing Lasts Forever

Album number twelve from the veteran Scottish alt-rockers has an equal number of songs from two remaining songwriters Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley

Added: 22/09/2023
7.7

Mahalia

IRL

Second full-length album from the Leicester-born R&B artist and actor Mahalia Burkmar

Added: 14/07/2023
7.7

Blonde Redhead

Sit Down For Dinner

Tenth studio album and first in nine years from New York dream pop trio

Added: 01/10/2023
7.7

Jeff Rosenstock

Hellmode

Fifth solo album from the Long Island punk rock singer and former frontman of Bomb the Music Industry! produced by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Punch)

Added: 05/09/2023
7.7

Buck Meek

Haunted Mountain

Third solo album from the Big Thief guitarist includes songs co-written with Jolie Holland

Added: 24/08/2023
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

Sweeping Promises

Good Living Is Coming for You

Second full-leength album from the American indie-rock band

Added: 12/07/2023
7.7

Hovvdy

Hovvdy

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

Added: 29/04/2024
7.7

The Rolling Stones

Hackney Diamonds

The latest release from the rock veterans, and first album of original material since 2005, includes guest appearances from Elton John, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Bill Wyman

Added: 17/10/2023
7.7

Ride

Interplay

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

Added: 29/03/2024
7.7

Marika Hackman

Big Sigh

Fourth album from the London-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter produced by Hackman, Sam Petts-Davies and Charlie Andrew

Added: 10/01/2024

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Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard And Soft

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Beth Gibbons Lives Outgrown

As she explores aging with haunting beauty and resolute honesty, Lives Outgrown reveals Gibbons' music is only getting richer as the years pass All Music

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Solemn songs unfold with intense singing, mournful beats and swelling drones The FT

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Here In The Pitch by Jessica Pratt

"There’s evidence on this, the Followills’ ninth album, of magic still coursing through those weary old Nashville bones" (8/10 - msuicOMH). "The family band sound their best in years" (7.8/10 - Paste)

Knocked LooseYou Won't Go Before You're Supposed To
"The Kentucky hardcore lot obliterate expectations... as fearsome as it is ferocious" (10/10 - The Skinny). "An album of crushing intensity and vast scope" (10/10 - The Guardian)

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"There’s evidence on this, the Followills’ ninth album, of magic still coursing through those weary old Nashville bones" (8/10 - msuicOMH). "The family band sound their best in years" (7.8/10 - Paste)

Camera ObscuraLook to the East, Look to the West
"This album is a tribute to the Glaswegians’ resilience" (8/10 - musicOMH). "Camera Obscura is back, and they’re better, stronger and more cohesive than ever" (7.4/10 - Spectrum)

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"Quirky yet profound, playful but often deeply moving" (8/10 - The Line Of Best Fit). "This will delight longtime fans who have been along for the ride" (8/10 - Clash)

Pet Shop Boysnonetheless
"One of their best albums in years" (8/10 - musicOMH). "Pet Shop Boys are as familiarly brilliant as ever" (8/10 - Dork). "'An utterly brilliant, dependably polished listen" (8/10 - CLash)

Still House PlantsIf I don't make it, I love u
"A truly brilliant piece of work" (10/10 - The Skinny). "One of the best rock records of the year" (9/10 - Exclaim. "Eschews typical song forms in favor of a kind of collective flickering" (8.5/10 - Pitchfork)

Pearl JamDark Matter
"It’s thrilling. It’s moving. It’s surprising. It’s a band still operating at the peaks of their powers" (10/10 - Kerrang!) "Experiment with new sonic avenues after years of playing it safe" (8/10 - NME)

Lucy RoseThis Ain't The Way You Go Out
"It’s hard not to be in awe of the scale of her growth and transformation" (9/10 - DIY). "Nothing here is a misfire, as Rose deftly navigates new approaches" (8/10 - All Music)

Maggie RogersDon't Forget Me
"The sound of an artist beginning to sink cosily into her own skin, and enjoying herself enormously in the process" (8/10 - DIY). "Perfect for blasting out on a sunny day driving along a highway" (8/10 - musicOMH)

Nia ArchivesSilence Is Loud
"This is truly an album of someone who’s grown up completely native to the information glut age" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "Her trailblazer status has never been more assured" (9/10 - DIY)

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