26 April 2024
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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Debut album from the Brisbane indie pop artist Grace Shaw
Some of her most emotive songs yet Read Review
She’s equally as adept at the hushed as she is at crunching, high-tempo tracks. ‘Butterfly Blue’ is irresistible and sees Mallrat solidify herself as an unstoppable pop force Read Review
Much of the Australian alt-pop artist’s debut screams potential hit – these compelling compositions are still perfect for bedrooms, but could captivate festival stages, too Read Review
Australian singer-songwriter Grace Shaw floats between cloud rap and dream pop with the tossed-off affectations of a weary internet princess
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English Teacher This Could Be Texas
There are surprises everywhere. While "R&B" and "Nearly Daffodils" are sprightly, irreverent post-punk, the influence of Black Country, Nee Road nd Radiohead are evident on the complex, proggy title track and the diverse, hushed final third of the album. Print edition only Uncut
Porij Teething
A confident debut that acts as both the party and the comedown DIY
The quartet's debut album sees them striving not to retread old material – and adds more emotion and texture to their uptempo sound NME
Porij’s confident and assured debut delves into their love for not settling for one genre. Taking you on an adventure through emotions and soundscapes, it’s a fluid record that never stands still The Line Of Best Fit
Porij haven’t just cut their teeth here; they’ve gone straight for the jugular, torn it to shreds, and now reign victorious Dork
The Manchester band sing about edginess and emotional danger, but never manage to give their beats any tension The Guardian
Beyoncé Cowboy Carter
The Age of Pleasure could have been made by an artist other than Janelle Monáe, but there’s no way COWBOY CARTER could have been made by anyone other than Beyoncé. We’re lucky to have her No Ripcord
Cloud Nothings Final Summer
From the moment it starts to its very last note, Final Summer comes rich with gargantuan hooks that make you feel alive No Ripcord
Justice Hyperdrama
The French electronic titans’ fourth album is sleekly aerodynamic, expensively appointed, and stacked with bold-name guests like Tame Impala and Thundercat. If only there were some real drama Pitchfork
St. Vincent All Born Screaming
On All Born Screaming, St. Vincent suggests the end of life is really just a new beginning. Love is the purpose. There is no joy without pain PopMatters
It’s music that evokes the terror we all share in just being alive, and the way that fighting through it is a form of constant rebirth we all share, too. That’s the kind of truth this album excavates and celebrates many times, and why this is some of Annie Clark’s most satisfyingly urgent music yet Rolling Stone
Rich in Rid Of Me-era PJ Harvey distortion and sludgy guitars straight from Seattle The Arts Desk
Pearl Jam Dark Matter
Thirty years ago, no one was expecting this sort of longevity from the grunge scene, but Pearl Jam carries on with fortitude, surprisingly undimmed in their mix of realism and optimism Spectrum Culture
Well-layered textures and attractive vocals from an array of guests dominate the electronic duo’s fourth record The FT
Ultimately hit and miss, Justice's gift for arena-friendly hooks remains undimmed. Print edition only Mojo
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