12 February 2026
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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J. Cole The Fall-Off
Bowing out after six consecutive US No 1 albums, Cole references rap greats and even conjures a convo between Biggie and 2Pac – but the lens rarely strays from himself The Guardian
Hemlocke Springs The Apple Tree Under the Sea
Beyond its musical execution, the apple tree under the sea is an immense literary accomplishment, and a nourishing meal for this cold and dark season The Skinny
Nostalgic and brimming with pop gems - but mostly, a lot of fun DIY
Silversun Pickups Tenterhooks
Seven albums in, the L.A. band continues to channel ’90s-inspired alt-rock. The record’s pleasant sound and seamless production only exacerbate the feeling of stasis Pitchfork
Tenterhooks explores the extent to which society can tolerate the political unease present in our daily lives. And while they occasionally touch on some of those themes throughout the album, they’re broken down into punchy soundbites that are never fully explored No Ripcord
Tenterhooks is one of the darker and more internal SSPU albums that stresses atmosphere over energy, which will hit listeners who enjoy their more thoughtful and introspective material, but may miss fans craving cathartic ragers and catchy anthems All Music
Long time fans of this band will have no problem enjoying Tenterhooks because it is, in essence, a median representation of all things Silversun Pickups Sputnik Music (staff)
Some fans mourn the loss of Silversun Pickups’ looser, messier sound, but ‘90s super-producer Butch Vig helped them distill their many and disparate influences into a tight, 10-track set of impeccable songs Spectrum Culture
Geologist Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?
If Camel Lights had been released a couple of decades ago, it might have offered new ways to think about Animal Collective’s sound while opening new doors for the band Spectrum Culture
Daphni Butterfly
On the latest album from his DJ alias, Caribou’s Dan Snaith ups the tempo and doubles down on big-room oomph, sacrificing some of the appealing eccentricity of his best work Pitchfork
Beverley Glenn-Copeland Laughter in Summer
A mix of reworked classics and new songs, Laughter In Summer stands as a tender testament to his enduring love No Ripcord
The Molotovs Wasted On Youth
The Cartlidge siblings replicate the style, sounds, lyrical conceits and feel of early punk and new wave bands on their debut. And for the most part, they’re successful musicOMH
Tyler Ballgame For The First Time, Again
The acoustic guitar and piano are the two most valuable players of this record, creating a lush soundscape that’s befitting of this hopeful world Ballgame has created while simultaneously challenging each other to explore more nuanced depths of his songwriting Far Out
Daphni’s Butterfly is made to get you moving, designed for the club, but it will sound equally as massive in the living room discos PopMatters
Joji Piss In The Wind
While some of the production on Piss in the Wind feels like an upgrade, the core issue with Joji’s songwriting remains: He never offers much of a window into his emotions Pitchfork
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"The Californian trio’s exhilarating, bittersweet seventh album marks a vital evolution" (8/10 - musicOMH). "They keep up their uninterrupted streak of never releasing a bad album" (8/10 - Under The Radar)
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.
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly
Fiona Apple Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Rosalía Lux
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Hayley Williams Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways