7 December 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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Third album from the London rapper featuring guest appearances from Drake, Naira Marley, Jorja Smith, Burna Boy, Popcaan, CB, Villz and Boss Belly
7.3
The London rapper’s third album extends his carnal and philosophical investigation of masculinity against lush, robust beats that evoke a distinctly Black British take on G-funk Read Review
Back after three years away, the east Londoner is polarised between feelgood summer tracks and bleak reportage – but he makes it all cohere, despite some terrible sex puns Read Review
Beautiful and Brutal Yard displays both the beauty and brutality of the world, from a man at the top but also aware of where he came from. It is an album that connotes the essence of home, and his home is his music Read Review
On his third album – and first since 2020 – the British star taps Drake, Burna Boy and more for a scattershot burst of brilliance Read Review
No other artist commands rhythm and rhyme like Hus, and it’s patently clear that the Stratford rapper is enjoying making music again, which is a blessing for the rest of us Read Review
The Stratford rapper is back with both fiery drill cuts and forays into a smoother sound Read Review
The London rapper inhabits various roles on his third album, from badman to Casanova Read Review
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Dove Ellis Blizzard
Dove Ellis crafted a stunning debut, exemplifying the promise of his rare vocal, lyrical, and musical talent Northern Transmissions
Melody’s Echo Chamber Unclouded
A further incantation of psych-pop goodness DIY
The drive is crystal clear, and the sound is entirely his DIY
The Irish singer makes his mark with a set of tender, intimate, abstract ballads NME
Fresh from touring with Geese and selling out headline shows, Dove Ellis’ debut translates his quietly magnetic presence into something much larger, one that barely scratches the surface of what he’s capable of. We’re just at the start Clash
De La Soul Cabin In The Sky
This rollercoaster of an album deliberates on self-worth, artistic integrity, relevance and legacy musicOMH
On her latest album of diaphanous psych rock, the French musician’s songwriting is as ethereal as ever, but the crisp production sharpens the focus Pitchfork
On the Daisy Age veterans’ 10th album, De La confront the loss of Trugoy the Dove, who died while making the record. But despite the sorrowful subtext, their rhymes and beats are as playful as ever Pitchfork
Danny Brown Stardust
Despite the mixed results on Stardust, two things remain clear: it’ll be impossible to predict where Danny Brown goes next, and it will be appointment listening PopMatters
Blizzard is already adorned with an exhaustive musical tapestry, and there’s still plenty of room for Ellis to evolve. If this is his first foray into the spotlight, Ellis is poised to be idolised The Line Of Best Fit
There is a lot at play here, a lot to chew through with some incredible lyrical moments that catch out and make you want to rewind. But the thing that comes through clearest from start to finish on Blizzard is the obvious fact that this is an album led by feeling Far Out
With shades of Jeff and Tim Buckley, the Galway-born artist writes tunes so strong they seem as familiar as old friends The Guardian
Surprisingly, the album’s real stand-out is the varied, inspired drumming Far Out
Blooming strings, mellifluous guitars and airy vocals make Melody Prochet’s fourth album a calming place to visit – even if there’s a lack of standout tracks The Guardian
Unclouded is an apt name for an album where everything sounds so effortless and clear that floats by in a delightful 30 minutes. Hopefully the positivity in Melody’s life that radiates through these songs continues God Is In The TV
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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
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