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19 May 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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Jessica PrattHere In The Pitch

"One of the most fascinating and repeatable sets from an artist who was already in a class by herself" (9/10 - All Music). "Could transform her from fringe act to mainstream success" (8/10 - The Guardian)

St. VincentAll Born Screaming

"Restlessly inventive and packed with ideas" (10-/10 - The Guardian). "A visceral examination of art and nature when both are pushed to the brink" (9/10 - Slant)

Taylor SwiftThe Tortured Poets Department

"A terrific reminder of the intense, personal connection Swift can conjure in song" (10/10 - The Independent). "Surprisingly flat and, at times, cringeworthy" (6/10 - NME)

Vampire WeekendOnly God Was Above Us

"Neat summation of where they've been, while still looking forward" (10/10 - The Skinny). "Their most accomplished album yet" (9/10 - DIY). "Sprawling ode to a long-gone, old New York City" (8/10 - NME)

RideInterplay

"When they delve into the big guitar histrionics of yesteryear, as on “Light in a Quiet Room,” the results are breathtaking" (9/10 - Under The Radar). "One of the most intriguing albums of their career to date" (8/10 - Clash)

ElbowAudio Vertigo

"This is phenomenal stuff" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "An album that further cements their legacy" (9-10 - Clash). "It’s nice to see Elbow stepping outside their comfort zone" (8/10 - Under The Radar)

Birdy

Debut album from the 15 year old English folk singer

ADM rating[?]: 5.9
Label: Atlantic
UK Release date: 07/11/2011
US Release date: 15/11/2011

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8.0 35243
8.0 | Uncut

Clearly a talent to be reckoned with. Print edition only
6.0 35089
6.0 | Daily Telegraph

Rich, malleable vocals
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6.0 35090
6.0 | The Guardian

[A] collection of schoolgirlishly sincere indie covers
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6.0 | The Observer

The one self-written song, "Without a Word", suggests she might become even more than just a startling voice
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5.0 | PopMatters

If she wants to make this music thing a career, she should probably think about convincing her handlers at Warner Bros. in North America and Atlantic in the UK to let her sing some other types of songs in the future
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