27 November 2020
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The Smashing Pumpkins CYR
20 songs that alternate between good and dreary The Independent
Sault Untitled (Rise)
More than writing simple protest songs, they are creating what is arguably some of the most life-affirming and confrontational music released in recent years – and all of it comes at a much-needed time Beats Per Minute
It’s a phenomenal record, undoubtedly one of the finest to be released this year – in its mood, kineticism, and an adorned darkness, ‘Untitled (Rise)’ captures something truly remarkable about this chaotic era Clash
They have sculpted the soundtrack to a revolution and reflected the struggles that mark our times — if you listen closely enough and shrug off the fear, that revolution might just come Albumism
Just 12 weeks after their previous double album, the British group dance from sorrow to resistance, mixing fearless lyrics with house, funk and disco The Guardian
Billie Joe Armstrong No Fun Mondays
They range from the interesting to the flat out redundant The Arts Desk
The Green Day frontman lends a punk spin to classics from Billy Bragg, John Lennon and Prince, while throwing in hidden gems from his record collection NME
Megan Thee Stallion Good News
Not only does Megan’s music empower her fans, but her technical ability and versatility as an artist also shines throughout the release Vinyl Chapters
Dirty Projectors 5eps
Longstreth’s delegation of creative control to help bring each new member’s own artistry to the band – which at times was considered a solo project – speaks volumes about the respect, integrity and experience that holds Dirty Projectors in great stead for what’s yet to come even so deep into their career Sungenre
Phoebe Bridgers Copycat Killer
Bridgers’ EP both evoked an emotional response in me and fit the setting I was in – and this is more than enough to make Copycat Killer a noteworthy standalone release Beats Per Minute
Punisher revamps with added Rob Moose strings Gigwise
It’s difficult to really tap into the heart of ‘Cyr’ DIY
Frontman Billy Corgan has been open about his desire to craft a "contemporary" record. He gets his wish – relentlessly – in the band's third decade together NME
Choice cuts from one of the best albums of 2020 undergo a stunning makeover in collaboration with string player Rob Moose, becoming even more magical NME
Most of the material just hovers around the same tempo, tone, lyrical style and sound dynamics, robbing the listener of any sort of emotional peaks or valleys that are so important when floating a double album Exclaim
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DIY reckon the the New Zealand alt pop artist Stella Rose Bennett is "on to a winner" with her debut album while Vinyl Chapters say it's "a confident and versatile record that BENEE should be proud of"
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.
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly
Fiona Apple Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree
Frank Ocean Channel Orange
Anaïs Mitchell Hadestown
Run The Jewels RTJ4