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Ad Astra

Ash

Ad Astra

Album number nine from the Northern Irish pop-rock trio led by songwriter Tim Wheeler featuring a guest appearance by Blur’s Graham Coxon

ADM rating[?]

7.5

Label
Fierce Panda
UK Release date
03/10/2025
US Release date
03/10/2025
  1. 9.0 |   God Is In The TV

    With all due respect to them, I don’t think that many people had Ash making one of the most joyous, carefree and delightful records of the year on their bingo card. But that’s exactly what they’ve pulled off with Ad Astra. They reached for the stars, and by gosh, they’ve reached them
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  2. 8.0 |   Kerrang!

    Almost 30 years since Ash named their debut album 1977, after the year that Star Wars was released, the Force is still strong with these ones
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  3. 8.0 |   Clash

    With ‘Ad Astra’, Ash are reflective yet revitalised, offering a colourful, charismatic, and cosmic offering that’s truly out of this world. Go grab a copy from a record store in a galaxy near you that is not too far, far away – you won’t regret it!
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  4. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    Ash balance the experimental and traditional like the seasoned pros they are. Ad Astra is a delight. Print edition only

  5. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Tim Wheeler's flair for crashing power-chord melodies and happy-sad lyrics remain undimmed. Print edition only

  6. 7.0 |   XS Noize

    An album brimming with hooks and energy, revealing a band that continues to embrace creative risks and push their sound forward even in the later stages of their career.
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