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12 November 2026

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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Django DjangoDoveland

"Ditching erratic experimentation for an ambient concept, the indie shapeshifters' sixth album is their most coherent in years" (8/10 - musicOMH). "A gorgeous, ruminative sixth LP" (8/10 - The Skinny)

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Kings Of LeonO My Beloved

"A triumphant tenth album, defined by thought-provoking lyricism, unabashed Americana and soothing melodies, making the next chapter of life seem much less daunting" (8/10 - Clash)

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Twisted TeensThe Holy Cross Tigers

"It runs about half an hour, and it is also the most heartbroken thing they’ve put out. Their usual scruffy tunefulness is still there, but it now carries real weight" (9.5/10 - Northern Transmissions)

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Fontaines D.C.Dopamine Chamber

"A masterpiece from the greatest band of their generation" (10/10 - The Independent). "This is a band firing on all cylinders and staking their claim to be the best band of their generation" (10/10 - Dork)

The AvalanchesNo Bad Memories

"Mad, joyous and utterly absorbing, ‘No Bad Memories’ proves that more than two decades on, The Avalanches can still surprise, and still make a concept this heady feel like pure play" (9/10 - Clash)

Troye SivanShe's The Best

"Adored by the A-list and filling arenas, but without huge smash hits, the Australian singer treads his own distinctive path through pop via shoegaze, Balearic and the Smiths" (8/10 - The Guardian)

Greg FreemanAll Set The Bone

"Full of brazen idiosyncrasies, kinetic explosions, and fortitudinous lyricism that captures one of America’s most talented songwriters on his glorious ascent to the top" (9/10 - Far Out)

Johnny MarrThe Age of Everything

"Once again, Johnny has delivered a strong and assured body of work, with his solo material continuing to go from strength to strength" (9/10 - God Is In The TV)

The TubsHard Life

"An album that consolidates and amplifies both 2023’s debut Dead Meat and last year’s Cotton Crown, transcending notions of what indie rock is supposed to be in the 21st century" (10/10 - Mojo)

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PISS

You Made Me / Skin on Linen

Debut full-length release from the Vancouver noise rock band led by singer Taylor Zantingh

Added: 26/10/2026
9.0

Cameron Winter

Live at Carnegie Hall

Second solo album from New York-based Geese frontman was recorded at Carnegie Hall in December 2025

Added: 08/10/2026
8.0

Rachel Chinouriri

I Think I Spoke Too Soon

Second full-length release of idie pop from the London-born singer-songwriter

Added: 16/10/2026
8.0

Troye Sivan

She's The Best

Fourth album from the South African-born Australian-raised singer-songwriter and actor featuring contributions from Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, 1975's George Daniel, Lily-Rose Depp and Finneas

Added: 08/10/2026
7.0

Michael Kiwanuka

Fudge

Fifth album of modern soul from the London-based singer-songwriter receorded at the same time as Small Changes (2024)

Added: 16/10/2026
7.0

Jess Williamson

A Mile South Of Heaven

Sixth album from the Texas-born, LA-based singer-songwriter produced by Shooter Jennings

Added: 07/10/2026
7.0

Fat Dog

Cancel Me (I'm Tired)

Second full-length album from the eclectro-punk London quintet

Added: 01/10/2026
6.0

DIIV

ZIRP!

Fifth album of guitar-driven dream pop and shoegaze from the Brooklyn quartet produced by A.G. Cook

Added: 27/10/2026
6.0

Fontaines D.C.

Dopamine Chamber

Fifth album from the Dublin post-punk quintet produced by James Ford (Pet Shop Boys, Blur, Arctic Monkeys)

Added: 13/10/2026

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Shygirl Swallow!

In palpitating trip-hop and wind-tunnel big beat, the producer’s lovestruck second album seeks a softer, more romantic home on the dancefloor Pitchfork

Shygirl Swallow!

Where her debut felt like the high, ‘SWALLOW!’ feels like the afters: the pulse hasn’t quite settled, and the feelings that were once easier to muffle are now impossible to ignore Clash

Shygirl Swallow!

On album two, the London artist again shows she is able to combine genre-hopping experimentation with big pop songwriting NME

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Fresh stuff

Age Perfecth by Queens Of The Stone

"Whether it’s a detour or an evolution of sound remains to be seen, but with that voice and these songs, the future of the Queens is still in safe hands" (9/10 - Louder Than War)

DIIVZIRP!
"DIIV are clearly aiming for arena-sized shows, and ZIRP! is an anthem-packed album that can certainly take the band there" (8.5/10 - Under The Radar)

Michael KiwanukaFudge
"It’s perfect listening as the seasons turn and the world seems harsh, real soft music for hard times" (10/10 - The Arts Desk). "Sombre and reflective songwriting from a modern soul great" (8/10- Clash)

Tony IommiFrom The Dark
"This is a splendid album, brilliantly performed and recorded; it is forward-looking and completely able to hold its own in the contemporary metal world" (10/10 - Louder Than War)

Teenage FanclubDo Not Dare To Dream
"While this, their 14th album, may not have the blood-rush of 1995's power-pop masterclass Grand Prix, it matches it every step of the way when it comes to hook-laden, harmonic thrills." (9/10 - Uncut)

WishyWishy
The Indianapolis band’s second album is all big feelings and bigger hooks as songwriters Kevin Krauter and Nina Pitchkites level up from their already promising debut (8/10 - NME)

Fat DogCancel Me (I'm Tired)
"'Cancel Me (I'm Tired)' is packed with choruses and bright synths, with the title track getting stuck into a funk groove that suits them remarkably well" (10/10 - Dork)

ProtomartyrHotel Usona
"They’ve chosen the perfect time to double down on their righteous anger and despair. If everything were to come to a catastrophic end right now, you’ve got the perfect soundtrack" (9/10 - Far Out)

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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