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22 October 2025

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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The Last Dinner PartyFrom The Pyre

"Insanely rich with ideas, hooks, smart artifice and real emotion, From The Pyre is a feast of giddy raptures" (10/10 - Record Collector). "Both thematically and sonically richer" (10/10 - DIY)

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Sudan ArchivesThe BPM

"A vibrant, energetic atmosphere on her bustling house party of a third album" (9/10 - musicOMH). "Pulses with the kind of euphoria that comes from letting loose on the dance floor" (8/20 - S:ant)

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Militarie GunGod Save the Gun

"The California band pushes its post-hardcore sound into something both raw and exciting" (8.5/10 - Paste). "the California band pushes its post-hardcore sound into something both raw and exciting" (8/10 - NME)

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IdlewildIdlewild

"The fact they are producing some of their best work seems almost absurd, and yet here we are" (9/10 - The Line Of Best Fit). "Idlewild is no nostalgic LP—it’s the sound of a band rejuvenated" (10/10 - XS Noize)

WednesdayBleeds

"Karly Hartzman has delivered a record that’s lean, confrontational and lived-in" (10/10 - NME). "A monumental statement from one of the most exciting bands today" (9/10 - PopMatters)

Baxter DuryAllbarone

"It’s not often you’ll hear of an artist making the best work of their career by their eighth album" (10/10 - The Skinny). "This is a record that wants you to dance" (8/10 - Far Out)

Big ThiefDouble Infinity

"Classic melodies, spring water acoustics and pared-back poeticism about living in the moment fill Adrianne Lenker and co’s latest with life" (10/10 - The Guardian). "A gloriously satisfying record" (9/10 - DIY)

CMATEURO-COUNTRY

"Who else could combine soul, yodelling, Jamie Oliver and Calpol into such charming songs about the messy modern psyche? Only Europe’s best new breakout star" (10/10 - The Guardian)

Wolf AliceThe Clearing

"Their boldest, most striking record yet" (10/10 - DIY). "Frankly, soft-rock has not sounded this grand in a long time, and only Wolf Alice could have crafted it" (8.7/10 - Northern Transmissions)

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SickElixir

Second full-length release from the South Yorkshire DJ and electronic producer Jamie Roberts featuring a guest appearance fom Monstera Black
Jens Lekman

Songs for Other People's Weddings

Seventh full-length release from the Swedish indie pop singer-songwriter
Joanne Robertson

Blurrr

Sixth album from the Glasgow-based singer-songwriter featuring a contribution from cellist Oliver Coate
Parcels

Loved

Third album from the Australian electropop five-piece now based in Berlin

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Soulwax All Systems Are Lying

The more you listen to Soulwax’s new album, the less reassuring and more frightening it becomes. It delivers its message in concentrated and relentless doses PopMatters

Bar Italia Some Like It Hot

Tired of their enigmatic rep, the London indie rockers embrace the spotlight on their most polished album yet. But the newfound pep in their step doesn’t always lead them to convincing songs Pitchfork

Militarie Gun God Save the Gun

Out of Ian’s time of crisis, Militarie Gun have made themselves a silver lining, a record that’s not just a tremendous step up but one that could be their defining moment Kerrang!

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Belong by Jay Som

"With ‘Belong’ serving notice of Jay Som’s continued abilities" (8/10 - Clash). "Will undoubtedly solidify her reputation as your favourite pop singer's favourite pop singer" (8/10 - Exclaim"

Taylor SwiftThe Life of a Showgirl
"Swift hits all her marks — from new, exciting sonic turns to incisive storytelling" (10/10 - Rolling Stone). "Has its moments, but lacks the consistency of Taylor’s recent work" (6/10 - Clash)

The AntlersBlight
"Silberman and co. deliver that incredible depth and meaning, with an earnestness like only they can muster" (9/10 - Sputnik). "Electric glitches and intriguing lyrics add to a quietly seductive package" (8/10 - Uncut)

AgricultureThe Spiritual Sound
"It will have you levitating with joy" (10/10 - The Guardian). "Wraps you in screams and distortion, pummelling while blanketing, devastating amidst the uplift" (9/10 - Exclaim)

SprintsAll That Is Over
"There’s no shortage of noise in 2025, but precious little of it says something worth hearing. Sprints do" (10/10 - Dork). "The anger remains palpable, the lyrics ever relatable" (10/10 - DIY)

Olivia DeanThe Art of Loving
"‘The Art Of Loving’ is Olivia Dean’s ascension to the very top of Mount Pop" (10/10 - Dork). "Love in all its conflicted forms is explored on Olivia Dean's brilliant second record" (8/10 - Rolling Stone UK)

Biffy ClyroFutique
"An altogether more uplifting affair" (9/10 - DIY). "The Scottish rock legends draw on their best moments and a Bowie-esque European sheen for a vulnerable yet life-affirming blast" (8/10 - NME)

NewDadAltar
"Brimming with driving bass, spiralling guitar and diaphanous vocals, Altar is beautifully bleak listening" (10/10 - The Irish Times). "A catchy, fun, heartfelt, and unbelievably put-together album" (9/10 - Far Out)

MarujaPain To Power
"The thrill of this band is the extremes. From moshpits one minute and silence the next, they are in command with their music, unifying the crowd" (10/10 - God is in the TV)

JadeThat's Showbiz Baby!
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All-time top 10

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.

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