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Pearl Jam
Dark Matter
Is Dark Matter that different from immediate predecessors Backspacer, Lightning Bolt, and Gigaton? Not really. But is it somehow Pearl Jammier, in an ineffable sense? Yep—in fact, it’s something special
Spin
A Certain Ratio
It All Comes Down To This
Nearly a half-century into their run, A Certain Ratio have plenty to teach but remain eager to learn—and, above all, to keep the party going
Spin
Beyoncé
Cowboy Carter
As both a treatise and a sonic testament, ‘COWBOY CARTER’ is its own triumph; unmoored in form, space and time, it’s the work of a preternatural talent painstakingly poring over every word, stratified vocal, sample and stylistic flourish
Clash
Vampire Weekend
Only God Was Above Us
Only God Was Above Us feels like a record made by a band once more comfortable in their skins. Print edition only
Mojo
Vampire Weekend
Only God Was Above Us
It would all be so much showing-off if the narrative ache Koenig displays wasn't so palpable, and the craft wasn't so meticulous. Print edition only
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English Teacher
This Could Be Texas
There are surprises everywhere. While "R&B" and "Nearly Daffodils" are sprightly, irreverent post-punk, the influence of Black Country, Nee Road nd Radiohead are evident on the complex, proggy title track and the diverse, hushed final third of the album. Print edition only
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Porij
Teething
A confident debut that acts as both the party and the comedown
DIY
Porij
Teething
The quartet's debut album sees them striving not to retread old material – and adds more emotion and texture to their uptempo sound
NME
Porij
Teething
Porij’s confident and assured debut delves into their love for not settling for one genre. Taking you on an adventure through emotions and soundscapes, it’s a fluid record that never stands still
The Line Of Best Fit
Porij
Teething
Porij haven’t just cut their teeth here; they’ve gone straight for the jugular, torn it to shreds, and now reign victorious
Dork
Porij
Teething
The Manchester band sing about edginess and emotional danger, but never manage to give their beats any tension
The Guardian
Beyoncé
Cowboy Carter
The Age of Pleasure could have been made by an artist other than Janelle Monáe, but there’s no way COWBOY CARTER could have been made by anyone other than Beyoncé. We’re lucky to have her
No Ripcord
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