16 April 2024
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English Teacher This Could Be Texas
There’s no other way to put it, really. This is an absolute masterpiece. Sure, not everybody gets to go to space, but English Teacher prove that we’ve got more than enough stars here on Earth Dork
Maggie Rogers Don't Forget Me
As Maggie herself once promised, “It all works out in the end” – and this album serves as compelling evidence of that sentiment Dork
Nia Archives Silence Is Loud
‘Silence Is Loud’ is a record of expression and freedom. Freedom to experiment and make exactly what you want but also freedom to look deep within yourself and make something that has a legacy beyond simply the dancefloor Dork
Vampire Weekend Only God Was Above Us
It’s unpredictable, and even a little jarring at times, but it serves to demonstrate the band’s ever-evolving sound; and is a thrilling peek into the musical terrain that they might venture into in the future Dork
It doesn’t have some of the same hit power as older records from her direction, but every song is solid, and the album is an impressive showing Northern Transmissions
English Teacher has forged an album that expertly blends entertainment with profound emotional depth Northern Transmissions
The Libertines All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
The Libertines are still doing what they’ve always done. They’re just doing it in a safer, more predictable way Spectrum Culture
At times it dances along at a pace, while Rogers is just as unafraid to slow things down The Arts Desk
The British post-punk quartet follow up their EP ‘Polyawkward’ with a 13-song record full of wit and ideas The Independent
The London-based DJ’s eclectic debut also mixes drum and bass, dubstep and pop The FT
Frontwoman Lily Fontaine sings witty lyrics in unpredictably different ways The FT
The album captures the freedom of hitting the open road and the dizziness of moving on Slant Magazine
The singer-songwriter’s third album is her strongest yet, the sound of a wise, clear-eyed, melodious prodigy coming into her own voice Pitchfork
The sound of an artist beginning to sink cosily into her own skin, and enjoying herself enormously in the process DIY
The Maryland artist's musical journey since her viral breakout moment has been frantic. On this stripped-back third album, she sounds confident in where she's headed next NME
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"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)
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
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree
Frank Ocean Channel Orange
Dave We’re All Alone In This Together