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19 March 2019

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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Karen O & Danger MouseLux Prima

DIY say the collaboration is "familiar yet new, revealing more of two beloved figures without losing what made them great all these years". TLOBF call it "a win for both"

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CHAIPunk

Exclaim claim that the debut from the Japanese alt-punk quartet is "easily one of the best albums of the year". TLOBF describe it as "a heady, dazzling blend of pop, punk, dance, funk and electronica"

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Stephen MalkmusGroove Denied

Pavement frontman's first solo album without the Jinks is "the sound of a truly untethered Malkmus trying to blow minds and largely succeeding" say CoS, with Q lauding "some of Malkmus' finest work"

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SigridSucker Punch

The Line Of Best Fit say the Norwegian pop artist's debut album is "a near-perfect collection of belting pop", and DIY reckon that "almost every song is a potential radio hit"

Helado NegroThis Is How You Smile

"It is a sublime, masterful piece of music" - Pitchfork's take on the 6th LP from the psych folk and experimental electronica artist Roberto Carlos Lange while Exclaim say it's "an emotionally powerful classic"

Royal TruxWhite Stuff

"Royal Trux returns rejuvenated and unleashes an old-school, energetic, and fun ride" - PopMatters take on the 10th LP from the reformed Washington DC alt.rock band. Q say they "feel more brilliantly warped than ever"

Ariana Grandethank u, next

"It’s sweet pop music wrapped in an unbreakable metal shell" - The Line Of Best Fit's take on the 5th LP from the American pop star while The Guardian describe it as "a break-up album of wit and wonder"

WeezerWeezer (Black Album)

DIY say the 13th studio LP from the LA pop-rock outfit, is "a great - albeit mis-matched - collection of songs" though Clash think it's "confused, cringingly uncomfortable and desperately out of touch"

Sleaford ModsEton Alive

The Nottingham duo's latest "expands the idea of what Sleaford Mods could be" (The Independent), while showing they're "a band still very much at the peak of their powers" (Loud and Quiet)

YAKPursuit Of Momentary Happiness

The Line Of Best Fit say the 2nd LP of psychedelic from the alt-rock trio is "riotous and impossible to tame" while All Music describe it as "an uncannily absorbing slice of neo-psychedelia"

Bob MouldSunshine Rock

PopMatters describe the 13th solo album from the man behind Hüsker Dü and Sugar as "rich, dense, and instantly lovable". "DIY say it's "a taut collection that fits timelessly into his ever-expanding legacy"

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Benjamin Francis Leftwich Gratitude

This quietly experimental third album sees the York-born singer-songwriter explore a personal reckoning over hushed beats and woozy folktronica NME

Benjamin Francis Leftwich Gratitude

Bens’ new direction on Gratitude is not always instantly easy to digest; yet Gratitude is brave and courageous XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich Gratitude

While there are moments on Gratitude where Benjamin Francis Leftwich's positivity is genuinely very nice to hear, all in all his new album is musically beige and lyrically clichéd The Skinny

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Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 1 by Foals

DIY call the Oxford outfit's fifth album, the first in a two part series, "Foals’ definitive statement", with The Skinny calling it "a banger-laden statement of intent". The Guardian reckon it's "Foals’ finest yet"

The Brian Jonestown MassacreThe Brian Jonestown Massacre
XS Noize describe the 18th studio album of psychedelic rock from the San Francisco band as "another phantasmagorical creation" while The Skinny say it "will leave fans more than satisfied"

The Cinematic OrchestraTo Believe
"No-one else combines dignified grandeur and soulful romance so effectively" say Uncut of the first album in 12 years from the nu jazz group, with Clash hailing a "triumphant comeback"

Sundara KarmaUlfilas' Alphabet
"Matches every lofty idea the band set themselves and then some" - DIY's take on the 2nd LP of guitar-based indie pop from the Reading-based quartet while NME say it "will make you think as it moves your feet"

DidoStill On My Mind
musicOMH praises the singer-songwriter's 5th LP highlighting "her disarming and melodic harmonies" while The Skinny say it's "her most engaging album to date"

Amanda PalmerThere Will Be No Intermission
"A triumphant return of an uncompromising artist" - PopMatters' take on the 3rd solo LP from the former Dresden Dolls singer. Under The Radar say it's an "lushly orchestrated, but still lyrically predominant"

SASAMISASAMI
DIY say the debut album from LA-based singer-songwriter Sasami Ashworth is "bold and well-rounded" while The Music reckon it's "a languid guitar record that feels anything but rushed"

Self EsteemCompliments Please
"Stunning" - God Is In The TVs verdict on the debut album from former Slow Club member Rebecca Lucy Taylor. DIY suggest "you WILL love this record, and you will give it the respect it deserves"

Stella DonnellyBeware of the Dogs
The Line Of Best Fit say the debut album of indie folk from the Australian singer-songwriter is "wonderfully fearless from start to finish'. Loud And Quiet reckon "few albums released in 2019 will sound this relevant"

SolangeWhen I Get Home
NME say the Houston singer's fourth album is "a celebration of women, black culture and – above all – music", with Clash calling it "a triumph". Consequence Of Sound say it "mystifies and stuns"

Snapped AnklesStunning Luxury
The 405 describe the second full-length album from the post-punk, electronica band as "exuberant and thought-provoking". The Skinny say it's "a streamlined yet incisive take on everyday politics"

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Since we've been around, that is. So, the highest-rated albums from the past eight years or so. Rankings are calculated to two decimal places.