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17 October 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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The AntlersBlight

"Silberman and co. deliver that incredible depth and meaning, with an earnestness like only they can muster" (9/10 - Sputnik). "Electric glitches and intriguing lyrics add to a quietly seductive package" (8/10 - Uncut)

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Jay SomBelong

"With ‘Belong’ serving notice of Jay Som’s continued abilities" (8/10 - Clash). "Will undoubtedly solidify her reputation as your favourite pop singer's favourite pop singer" (8/10 - Exclaim"

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Taylor SwiftThe Life of a Showgirl

"Swift hits all her marks — from new, exciting sonic turns to incisive storytelling" (10/10 - Rolling Stone). "Has its moments, but lacks the consistency of Taylor’s recent work" (6/10 - Clash)

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WednesdayBleeds

"Karly Hartzman has delivered a record that’s lean, confrontational and lived-in" (10/10 - NME). "A monumental statement from one of the most exciting bands today" (9/10 - PopMatters)

Baxter DuryAllbarone

"It’s not often you’ll hear of an artist making the best work of their career by their eighth album" (10/10 - The Skinny). "This is a record that wants you to dance" (8/10 - Far Out)

Big ThiefDouble Infinity

"Classic melodies, spring water acoustics and pared-back poeticism about living in the moment fill Adrianne Lenker and co’s latest with life" (10/10 - The Guardian). "A gloriously satisfying record" (9/10 - DIY)

CMATEURO-COUNTRY

"Who else could combine soul, yodelling, Jamie Oliver and Calpol into such charming songs about the messy modern psyche? Only Europe’s best new breakout star" (10/10 - The Guardian)

Wolf AliceThe Clearing

"Their boldest, most striking record yet" (10/10 - DIY). "Frankly, soft-rock has not sounded this grand in a long time, and only Wolf Alice could have crafted it" (8.7/10 - Northern Transmissions)

The New EvesThe New Eve Is Rising

"Velvets-style drone rock, trad folk, anarcho-punk and hippy whimsy are all discernible in the Brighton quartet’s debut album – all played with white-knuckle intensity" (8/10 - The Guardian)

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The ADM rating is a weighted average from our survey of more than 50 sources , taking into account the number of reviews

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Militarie Gun

God Save the Gun

Second album from Los Angeles alt.rock five-piece led by singer Ian Shelton

Added: 17/10/2025
9.0

Idlewild

Idlewild

Tenth studio album from Scottish indie rock veterans is the first in six years produced by the band’s guitarist Rod Jones

Added: 04/10/2025
9.0

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Perimenopop

Eighth studio album from the English pop singer, actress and model working with a variety of singers and songwriters including Clementine Douglas, Julia Michaels, Nile Rodgers, Shura, Sigrid and Selena Gomez

Added: 01/10/2025
9.0

Geese

Getting Killed

Fourth full-length album from the Brooklyn indie rock quintet was produced with Kenny Beats

Added: 26/09/2025
9.0

Maruja

Pain To Power

Debut full length release from the Manchester post-rock band

Added: 12/09/2025
8.0

The Last Dinner Party

From The Pyre

Second album from the London indie rock band produced by Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Wolf Alice)

Added: 16/10/2025
8.0

Jeff Tweedy

Twilight Override

Fifth solo release from the Wilco singer is a triple album featuring contributions from James Elkington, Finom's Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart and Liam Kazar along with Tweedy's sons Spencer and Sammy

Added: 24/09/2025
8.0

Olivia Dean

The Art of Loving

Second full-length release from London-born pop-soul artist produced with Zach Nahome

Added: 23/09/2025
8.0

Kieran Hebden and William Tyler

41 Longfield Street Late ‘80s

Debut full-length collaboration between Kieran Hebden (Four Tet ) and William Tyler recorded in Los Angles and Nashville

Added: 18/09/2025
8.0

Wednesday

Bleeds

Sixth album from the North Carolina indie rock band produced by Alex Farrar

Added: 17/09/2025
8.0

Jade

That's Showbiz Baby!

Debut full-length solo album from the Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall includes contributions from Cirkut, Lostboy, MNEK, RAYE, Sabath and Tove Lo

Added: 12/09/2025
8.0

Baxter Dury

Allbarone

Ninth album of electro-tinged pop from the son of Ian Dury produced by Paul Epworth (Mumford & Sons, Glass Animals, Royal Blood)

Added: 09/09/2025
7.0

Jay Som

Belong

Fourth album of lo-fi dream pop from the Oakland-based Melina Duterte featuring guest appearances from Jimmy Eat World's Jim Adkins and Paramore's Hayley Williams

Added: 09/10/2025
7.0

Snõõper

Worldwide

Second album from the Nashville punk rock produced by John Congleton

Added: 03/10/2025
7.0

NewDad

Altar

Second full-length release from Galway indie rock quartet produced by Shrink

Added: 19/09/2025
7.0

Lola Young

I'm Only F**king Myself

Third studio album from the London-born indie pop artist

Added: 16/09/2025
6.0

Cardi B

AM I THE DRAMA?

Second full-length studio release from the New York hip hop artist featuring guest appearances by Summer Walker, Selena Gomez, Kehlani, Lizzo, Cash Cobain, Lourdiz, Janet Jackson, Tyla and Megan Thee Stallion

Added: 19/09/2025
5.0

Taylor Swift

The Life of a Showgirl

Album number twelve from the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sabrina Carpenter and was produced with Max Martin and Shellback

Added: 04/10/2025

Latest Reviews

Militarie Gun God Save the Gun

God Save the Gun isn’t about victory or transcendence. It’s about maintenance and the quiet, exhausting work of staying for others Northern Transmissions

Militarie Gun God Save the Gun

As brutally difficult as it is cathartic DIY

The Last Dinner Party From The Pyre

Instead of switching lanes, the band develop the dramatic baroque-pop sound they first introduced themselves with on their highly anticipated second album NME

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Fresh stuff

Idlewild by Idlewild

"The fact they are producing some of their best work seems almost absurd, and yet here we are" (9/10 - The Line Of Best Fit). "Idlewild is no nostalgic LP—it’s the sound of a band rejuvenated" (10/10 - XS Noize)

AgricultureThe Spiritual Sound
"It will have you levitating with joy" (10/10 - The Guardian). "Wraps you in screams and distortion, pummelling while blanketing, devastating amidst the uplift" (9/10 - Exclaim)

SprintsAll That Is Over
"There’s no shortage of noise in 2025, but precious little of it says something worth hearing. Sprints do" (10/10 - Dork). "The anger remains palpable, the lyrics ever relatable" (10/10 - DIY)

Olivia DeanThe Art of Loving
"‘The Art Of Loving’ is Olivia Dean’s ascension to the very top of Mount Pop" (10/10 - Dork). "Love in all its conflicted forms is explored on Olivia Dean's brilliant second record" (8/10 - Rolling Stone UK)

Biffy ClyroFutique
"An altogether more uplifting affair" (9/10 - DIY). "The Scottish rock legends draw on their best moments and a Bowie-esque European sheen for a vulnerable yet life-affirming blast" (8/10 - NME)

NewDadAltar
"Brimming with driving bass, spiralling guitar and diaphanous vocals, Altar is beautifully bleak listening" (10/10 - The Irish Times). "A catchy, fun, heartfelt, and unbelievably put-together album" (9/10 - Far Out)

MarujaPain To Power
"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" (10/10 - God is in the TV)

JadeThat's Showbiz Baby!
"She’s now finally concocted a recipe for success on her own terms - and it’s anything but vanilla" (10/10 - DIY). "Chaotic, intense, with a bit of everything thrown in" (8/10 - NME)

SuedeAntidepressants
"Eleven songs of resilience and rebellion that refuse to accept the status quo" (10/10 - musicOMH). "Confrontational, unfiltered and arguably one of their most electrifying releases to date" (8/10 - Clash)

David ByrneWho Is The Sky
"Much like the vast majority of his work these songs are so fun, so triumphant, so full of life that it's easy to feel reassured by them" (8/10 - All Music). "Weirdness and wonder abound at every turn" (8/10 - Mojo)

All-time top 10

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.

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