14 September 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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Ninth studio album from the pop giant, and his first solo effort since reuniting with Take That in 2010
5.8
It's not going to win over anyone who doesn't already own at least a couple of Robbie Williams albums, but that isn't what it sets out to do Read Review
Producer Jacknife Lee and primary writers Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis have concentrated on pure pop. Print edition only
The most wildly entertaining album Robbie Williams has released in years Read Review
Features Robbie doing what Robbie does best -- writing and performing effortless pop music -- but not at his best Read Review
If you loved Williams the way he was, rejoice. If you didn't, it may be time to switch off the radio and television for a few months, and bury your head in a bucket of calamine lotion Read Review
He has showbiz genes tempered with unpredictability and a fascinating, unlikely openness Read Review
Imperial return from deposed pop emperor and new dad. Print edition only
Not the triumphant comeback he'd planned, but still, here's to the next one. Print edition only
Flawed, funny and full of hits, this is something of a return to form Read Review
More epic rock than playground pop, with echoing guitar lines and “oh-way-oh” backing vocals directly lifted from Coldplay Read Review
A well-crafted ode in honour of self-obsession Read Review
It’s safe, something of a retreat from past endeavours to a sound more suited to commercial returns in the present Read Review
A largely by-the-numbers exercise and seems almost certain to quickly fall off the public consciousness Read Review
Williams has a long way to go if he is to surpass the mature pop peak of Feel Read Review
As is his custom, many songs here are littered with contrite musings – not least Hunting for You, a song that tries epic U2 stadium balladry on for size. But even revelations like "I am the wreckage of my past" are trumped by Take the Crown's riveting closer, Losers Read Review
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Robbie Williams: Take the Crown
David Byrne Who Is The Sky
The artist’s new album of bright, bustling pop is positioned as a celebration of reasons to be cheerful. Often its fountain of optimism feels like a firehose of forced positivity Pitchfork
Ed Sheeran Play
On the enjoyably moreish Play, the ‘culturally Irish’ star sounds as if he’s back on form. Although we’ve only had time for a quick listen The Irish Times
Baxter Dury Allbarone
This record plays like his shot for glory, and with tracks as hooky and well-constructed as "Mockingjay" or the title track, there's no reason he shouldn't hit the big time All Music
Parcels Loved
While not for cynics, LOVED is a late-summer delight that comes at audiences with open arms. Comfortable dancing shoes recommended for listening All Music
Parcels have built something contagious here, with a joy that leaves you feeling that little bit lighter when you’re done with it Dork
Loved is a departure for Parcels but one that is constantly invigorating, the group are clearly incredibly relaxed and that is reflected in the calming, and highly enjoyable soundscape they have created on this record The Line Of Best Fit
The star of this entire record is without question the harmonies. They are razor sharp, technically astounding and forever charming, leaving you wanting more of them at the close of every song Far Out
Maruja Pain To Power
They really have taken a complicated moment and made it into a fantastic piece of music Far Out
Incredible lead single Look Down On Us is just one of three tunes here that capture Maruja’s free-flowing approach by stretching out to the 10-minute mark Kerrang!
The Manchester jazz-punks let loose on their savage debut album through cathartic outpourings of fury, despair and love NME
The thrill of this band is the extremes. From moshpits one minute and silence the next, they are in command with their music, unifying the crowd God Is In The TV
This band and this record want you to punch a hole in the wall, ask if you're willing to step through it – and then beckon others to do the same The Line Of Best Fit
Maruja emerge from the studio with raucous rap-rock and meandering jam music in tow, resulting in an album full of the same songs several times over. By the end, listeners may feel they have deja vu. Fans may feel they have dementia The Quietus
Rage-infused music of dissolution Clash
Jade That's Showbiz Baby!
Debut solo album by Little Mix singer is packed with incident and a multitude of musical styles musicOMH
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
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree
Frank Ocean Channel Orange