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22 May 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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Tyler, The CreatorIgor

Pitchfork describe the fifth album from the Los Angeles rapper as being "impressionistic and emotionally charged" while NME say he "continues to flourish as a songwriter"

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slowthaiNothing Great About Britain

The Guardian describe the debut album from the English rapper Tyron Frampton as "a hilarious punk portrait of the nation" while DIY say he's "an icon in waiting". Q describe it as "an impressive piece of work"

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RammsteinRammstein

Consequence Of Sound describe the first studio release in 10 years from the German metal sextet as "a triumphant return" while NME say they are "as unique and unstoppable as ever"

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Holly HerndonPROTO

The Skinny reckon Herndon's 3rd LP of electronica / techno is "a notable work of art". Exclaim say it "overflows with euphoria-inducing sensations you might expect summiting a great mountain"

Vampire WeekendFather Of The Bride

"Finds them at their most relaxed, jovial and inviting" - Exclaim's take on the 4th LP from the New York indie pop band, while Rolling Stone describe it as "rich ear candy loaded with helplessness and crisis"

Craig FinnI Need A New War

The Line Of Best Fit say the fourth solo album from The Hold Steady frontman is "yet another masterclass in empathetic songcraft". The Skinny describe it as "funny and devastating – often at the same time"

Aldous HardingDesigner

The Guardian say the 3rd LP from the NZ-born gothic folk singer-songwriter is "a thing of beauty" while Spectrum Culture say it's "an album of elegant contemplation, of confidence, doubt and longing"

LizzoCuz I Love You

"She's the electric, complex pop star that the world needs" - NME's take on the third album from the alternative hip-hop artist Melissa Jefferson. The Line Of Best Fit say it's "Lizzo’s declaration of superstardom"

Jade BirdJade Bird

"The quality is beyond question" - Clash's verdict on the debut full-length album from the English singer-songwriter while NME say it consists of "a rollicking and brutally honest set of songs"

Fat White FamilySerfs Up!

The Line Of Best Fit reckon the third album from the South London lo-fi rock band is "their most coherent, rousing album yet" while Clash say "their music remains an essential and completely unstoppable force"

PUPMorbid Stuff

"It is loud, brash and unequivocally thrilling" - Gig Soup's verdict on the 3rd LP from the Toronto pop-punk quartet. CoS say they "relate a modern tale of failed dreams, economic crises, and lost hopes"

The Chemical BrothersNo Geography

"Hitting the reset button has unleashed this iconic duo afresh" - Clash's take on the 9th LP from the electronic duo. All Music say they it's "a solid dance album of pure escapism"

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Tyler, The Creator Igor

There's a monster loose on IGOR, one that's surprising and dangerous in comparison to the tryhard darkness of his early career - where he goes from here is anybody's guess Sputnik Music (staff)

Olden Yolk Living Theatre

What's particularly impressive is the way their distinctive approaches combine. Print edition only Uncut

Olden Yolk Living Theatre

There are beautiful moments on Living Theatre, but this time, the consistency is missing Paste Magazine

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I Am Easy To Find by The National

The Line Of Best Fit reckon album number eight from the Ohio indie rock band is "their boldest and most assured to date". The Irish Times say they have "given us soundtracks to many days lived, and yet to be lived"

Carly Rae JepsenDedicated
" She has certified herself as a serious contender in the pop arena" - Clash's take on the 4th LP from the Canadian pop artist. The Independent say it "will get Jepsen the recognition she deserves"

Alex LaheyThe Best Of Luck Club
"With buoyant wit, she rolls with the changes and delivers a lucid, omnivorous perspective that’s all her own" - CoS's verdict on the 2nd LP from the indie rock artist. Clash say it's "unashamedly glam rock"

Charly BlissYoung Enough
"It's essential. Go get it" - Under The Radar's take on the 2nd LP from the Brooklyn power pop four-piece. God Is In The TV say it "expands on the brilliance of Guppy and is an absolute triumph"

Tim HeckerAnoyo
A further collection of beautiful sounds inspired by the Japanese sound of gagaku" - The Skinny's take on the tenth album from electronic musician while The Line Of Best Fit "remains a master of his craft"

Rosie LoweYU
"A richly atmospheric experience" - The Music's take on the second album from the Devon-born soul / R&B artist while Clash say it's a "swagger drenched, masterful treatise"

Mac DeMarcoHere Comes The Cowboy
"Barely wastes a second of its sweet, tender and winningly off-piste, high-plains drift" - Record Collector's take on the 4th LP the singer-songwriter. Mojo say it "continues to hit the sonic sweet spots"

Rhiannon GiddensThere Is No Other
The Guardian suggest that with her third album the Carolina Chocolate Drops front woman "is going supernova" and that it's "a blistering thing" while Uncut describe it as "acoustic roots music at its most glorious"

Local NativesViolet Street
Northern Transmission say the 4th LP from the indie rock group is "fun and shiny enough to reward any immediate listening". Exclaim say it "takes a more buoyant and positive approach than usual"

Kevin MorbyOh My God
"The sound of a succinct vision - executed precisely as intended" - Clash's take on the 5th LP Fifth album from the former Woods bassist and The Babies frontman. Exclaim say "it's hard not to be awed" by it

Sunn O)))Life Metal
"A truly magnificent, very real, and ultimately restorative record" - musicOMH's take on the 8th LP from the drone metal band. The 405 describe it as "a work rich in texture, depth and tenderness"

All-time top 10

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.