7 November 2026
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Kings Of Leon O My Beloved
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Though it may lack some of the euphoric rush of the band's biggest hits, O My Beloved has a relaxed emotional directness that draws you in All Music
The significant distinction is that they’re reaching back to music they made before Kings Of Leon – a return to the spirit of their earliest Nashville songwriting Hot Press
Kings of Leon have always been a vital and emotional band, and while on O My Beloved comforts aches, it rarely inspires Far Out
The group strip back to an intimate, personal feel The Arts Desk
‘O My Beloved’ is a triumphant tenth album, defined by thought-provoking lyricism, unabashed Americana and soothing melodies, making the next chapter of life seem much less daunting Clash
Twisted Teens The Holy Cross Tigers
On their third album this year, the New Orleans garage rockers embrace conflicting emotions and clashing sounds, balancing hard-charging rave-ups with exploratory tape experiments Pitchfork
It runs about half an hour, and it is also the most heartbroken thing they’ve put out. Their usual scruffy tunefulness is still there, but it now carries real weight Northern Transmissions
The New Orleans rock group’s third album of 2026 delves into the wilderness of all of their most exciting sonic and spiritual contradictions Paste Magazine
Whether or not Hollywell and Santos keep cranking out the work at the same pace, there’s no doubt that 2026 found them putting out three mighty fine albums Under The Radar
Every explosive guitar solo feels both wildly improvised and carefully considered Slant Magazine
Queens Of The Stone Age Perfecth
Perfecth again hits the mark; it has a bit of everything that makes Queens of the Stone Age unique, and maintains an excellent emotional tension throughout No Ripcord
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"A masterpiece from the greatest band of their generation" (10/10 - The Independent). "This is a band firing on all cylinders and staking their claim to be the best band of their generation" (10/10 - Dork)
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