17 May 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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Debut album of psychedelic noise rock from this Australian duo, who specialise in house parties
7.4
We always suspected the Deathrays would chuck a cherry bomb into the bog when their record dropped, but the scope of their vision and melody – alongside the teenage puss and puke – has turned out to be flabbergasting Read Review
Heel-stomping music. God-forbid, head-banging music. It seems simpler than most albums, easier to enjoy, a more concentrated measure Read Review
When the Brisbane duo hit full, throat-ripping, riff-driven throttle they sound superbly riotous Read Review
From the moment you hear the bassless, guitar pedal-wielding ‘Intro’, ‘Bloodstreams’ beckons you to embrace a cocktail of condensation-raining ceilings and nose bleeds that you don’t mind splattering over your favourite Black Flag tee Read Review
It’s not all endless thrash -‘Play Dead’ with its’ organ sounds nods just as much to Suicide as any guitar outfit. But then tracks like the opening ‘Teenage Kickstarts’ take no prisoners whatsoever Read Review
An assault of the senses which will have you chomping at the bit for the next house party Read Review
If we're going to hell in a handbasket, DZ Deathrays know that the dirt-track ride there has to be fun Read Review
Listen close and you’ll hear flashes of Sabbath, Anthrax, Blood Brothers and all manner of doom-thrash-heaviness – and that’s a groove well-worn for a reason Read Review
They've delivered an album easily in step with the function of their early years Read Review
Two long-haired Aussies impress more with volume than skill....Still, there’s nothing wrong with grunge Read Review
An admirable, idiosyncratic record that unfortunately misses a few tricks along the way Read Review
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DZ Deathrays: Bloodstreams
Tune-Yards Better Dreaming
These 11 songs brim with images of armed men, noxious air and entitled egotists, intermingled with notions of self-liberation and community solidarity. But the sonics too often seem stuck in Garbus's past. Print edition only Mojo
They're following their "first thought" instincts while allowing space for the full expression of Garbus's mighty soul voice. Print edition only Uncut
Billy Nomates Metalhorse
Altogether, with added depth and melody, it’s Maries’ best yet. Print edition only Mojo
The dilapidated English fairground has served as a metaphor for the vicissitudes of the music business for everyone from Ray Davies to Kevin Ayers, but it's rarely been so vividly, furiously and poignantly realised. Print edition only Uncut
Rico Nasty Lethal
Very much out there in her own lane, Rico Nasty attacks each song with purpose Clash
The rapper's latest LP, Lethal, matches her characteristic raw energy with a rock-influenced sound and introspective tone Rolling Stone
The ideas are present, but the urgency and edge that once defined her work feel dialled back The Arts Desk
An alluring feat that feels just as trendy as it is against the grain DIY
Perhaps mastering a sense of duality is what Rico Nasty is gunning for – harsh and soft, or trap and rock Kerrang!
billy woods GOLLIWOG
The American rapper dwells on scary things – both fictional and real – for his latest album musicOMH
Tor Maries’ third album is testimony to the fact that whatever doesn’t kill you does indeed make you stronger musicOMH
Kali Uchis Sincerely
The singer-songwriter’s new album is a phantasmagoria of pleasure—the perfect complement to her talent for keeping her cool Pitchfork
William Tyler Time Indefinite
William Tyler’s Time Indefinite is an experimental ambient record from a guy who isn’t known for making experimental ambient albums A.V. Club
Viagra Boys viagr aboys
As always, they make wallowing together in the dirt and filth seem like great fun Under The Radar
Kali Uchis’ Sincerely, is another near-perfect release from the singer—and an affirmation that true love and young motherhood make for a plethora of inspiration Spectrum Culture
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
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
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