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6 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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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)

Kacey MusgravesDeeper Well

"Revels in Laurel Canyon folk and psychedelic pop on her fantastic sixth album" (10/10 - The Independent). "Ring it up as another jewel in the crown" (8/10 - The Irish Times)

Kim GordonThe Collective

"An astonishing work that’s at least as good (if not better) than some of the albums with which she made her fame and fortune" (10/10 musicOMH)

Yard ActWheres My Utopia?

"Wry, riveting, chaotic, and infectious throughout, Where's My Utopia? easily upstages what was an impressive debut" (All Music). "A resounding, charismatic and dance-heavy sophomore LP" (Paste)

Lisa Stansfield

Seven

First album in 10 years from the Mancunian R&B singer who began her career in the 80s as part of Blue Zone

ADM rating[?]: 5.9
Label: Monkeynatra
UK Release date: 10/02/2014
US Release date: 04/02/2014

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7.0 63149
7.0 | PopMatters

Still as vocally divine as she’s ever been
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6.0 63150
6.0 | The Guardian

Both a reminder of her abilities, and a lesson in gracefully navigating the hurdles of making a comeback at age 47
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6.0 63151
6.0 | The FT

In fine voice, as expressive as ever, as she negotiates an unadventurous but classy terrain of old-fashioned soul and orchestral pop
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6.0 63163
6.0 | The Arts Desk

The songwriting is on point and there's something exuberant about the whole thing
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6.0 63502
6.0 | Uncut

Her distinctive pipes are in fine fettle. Print edition only
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