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The Smashing Pumpkins  CYR

20 songs that alternate between good and dreary The Independent

Sault  Untitled (Rise)

More than writing simple protest songs, they are creating what is arguably some of the most life-affirming and confrontational music released in recent years – and all of it comes at a much-needed time Beats Per Minute

Sault  Untitled (Rise)

It’s a phenomenal record, undoubtedly one of the finest to be released this year – in its mood, kineticism, and an adorned darkness, ‘Untitled (Rise)’ captures something truly remarkable about this chaotic era Clash

Sault  Untitled (Rise)

They have sculpted the soundtrack to a revolution and reflected the struggles that mark our times — if you listen closely enough and shrug off the fear, that revolution might just come Albumism

Sault  Untitled (Rise)

Just 12 weeks after their previous double album, the British group dance from sorrow to resistance, mixing fearless lyrics with house, funk and disco The Guardian

Billie Joe Armstrong  No Fun Mondays

They range from the interesting to the flat out redundant The Arts Desk

Billie Joe Armstrong  No Fun Mondays

The Green Day frontman lends a punk spin to classics from Billy Bragg, John Lennon and Prince, while throwing in hidden gems from his record collection NME

Megan Thee Stallion  Good News

Not only does Megan’s music empower her fans, but her technical ability and versatility as an artist also shines throughout the release Vinyl Chapters

Dirty Projectors  5eps

Longstreth’s delegation of creative control to help bring each new member’s own artistry to the band – which at times was considered a solo project – speaks volumes about the respect, integrity and experience that holds Dirty Projectors in great stead for what’s yet to come even so deep into their career Sungenre

Phoebe Bridgers  Copycat Killer

Bridgers’ EP both evoked an emotional response in me and fit the setting I was in – and this is more than enough to make Copycat Killer a noteworthy standalone release Beats Per Minute

Phoebe Bridgers  Copycat Killer

Punisher revamps with added Rob Moose strings Gigwise

The Smashing Pumpkins  CYR

It’s difficult to really tap into the heart of ‘Cyr’ DIY

The Smashing Pumpkins  CYR

Frontman Billy Corgan has been open about his desire to craft a "contemporary" record. He gets his wish – relentlessly – in the band's third decade together NME

Phoebe Bridgers  Copycat Killer

Choice cuts from one of the best albums of 2020 undergo a stunning makeover in collaboration with string player Rob Moose, becoming even more magical NME

The Smashing Pumpkins  CYR

Most of the material just hovers around the same tempo, tone, lyrical style and sound dynamics, robbing the listener of any sort of emotional peaks or valleys that are so important when floating a double album Exclaim