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20 August 2022

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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Hot ChipFreakout/Release

"An extraordinary display of synthpop versatility and invention" (PopMatter). "Features many moments of quintessential Hot Chip fun, but explores other exciting avenues as well" (The Line Of Best Fit)

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Lauran HibberdGarageband Superstar

"The work of an artist approaching the top of her game" (Gigwise). "A truly impressive debut from the Isle of Wight's own brightly burgeoning scuzz-pop superstar" (The Line Of Best Fit)

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Phoebe GreenLucky Me

"As bold as the personality that runs through it" (DIY). "An impressively laid bare creation" (Clash). "An artist that's confident in their craft and endlessly innovative with their sound" (NME)

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Albums to watch

Nina NastasiaRiderless Horse

"A quiet exorcism, in communion with ghosts, deceptively dressed up in as little and as simple clothing as possible" (Beats Per Minute). "Lean, characteristically nuanced, folk-edged songs" (Uncut)

Working Men’s ClubFear Fear

"The sound of a true original" (Gigwise). "An acutely refined album fuelled by energy and agitation from a group way ahead of their age" (The Skinny). "Not to be ignored" (Dork)

InterpolThe Other Side of Make-Believe

"Two decades on from their debut Turn On The Bright Lights comes this dependably great album from a dependably great band" (musicOMH). "Album seven from the NYC gloom-rock icons comes with heart, curiosity and even some 'AM'-sized beats" (NME)

BeabadoobeeBeatopia

"The work of a limitless artist, Beatopia is very much its own world – and its own league" (Loud And Quiet). "The land of ‘Beatopia’ is a far better world for letting others in" (DIY)

Soccer MommySometimes, Forever

"It cements Soccer Mommy as one of the most exciting voices in indie pop" (Albumism). "Serves as a modern mercurial masterpiece" (The Skinny). "Daringly vulnerable and vocally impeccable" (Gigwise)

FoalsLife Is Yours

"Foals deliver an effervescent start to their new chapter with Life Is Yours" (The Line Of best Fit). "A superb antidote to the gloominess of the world we’ve all been facing" (The Skinny)

Perfume GeniusUgly Season

"A true statement of an artist" (Gigwise). "The album captures the visceral and tender dimensions of dance, pushing the boundaries of the musician’s artistry" (Slant)

THE CHART: THE TOP RATED NEW ALBUMS

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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7.1

Kokoroko

Could We Be More

Debut album from the London-based Afrobeat collective with influences from funk, jazz, soul and West African music

Added: 12/08/2022
7.0

Hot Chip

Freakout/Release

Eighth album from the indie dance synthpop outfit written and recorded in their East London studio

Added: 16/08/2022
7.0

Kasabian

The Alchemist's Euphoria

Seventh album from the Leicester rock band led by Sergio Pizzorno and first for five years following the departure of singer Tom Meighan

Added: 10/08/2022
6.9

Flo Milli

You Still Here, Ho?

Debut studio album from the Mobile, Alabama rapper Tamia Monique Carter

Added: 24/07/2022
6.8

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

XI: Bleed Here Now

Eleventh album from the Austin post-hardcore band fronted alternately by Jason Reece and Conrad Keely

Added: 28/07/2022
6.7

Interpol

The Other Side of Make-Believe

Seventh album from the New York indie rock band produced by Flood and Alan Moulder

Added: 11/07/2022
6.6

Lauv

All 4 Nothing

Second full-length album from the San Francisco-born singer-songwriter who previously wrote songs for Backstreet Boys, Charli XCX, and Celine Dion

Added: 05/08/2022
6.1

Mabel

About Last Night...

Second album from the English pop singer who's the daughter of Neneh Cherry and Massive Attack record producer Cameron McVey

Added: 19/07/2022
6.1

Calvin Harris

Funk Wav Bounces Vol.2

Sixth studio album from the Scottish EDM producer and DJ features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Young Thug, Pharrell Williams, Dua Lipa, Busta Rhymes, Justin Timberlake and more

Added: 05/08/2022
5.9

Hayley Kiyoko

Panorama

Second full-length solo album from the Los Angeles singer working with producers Danja, Jono Dorr, Kill Dave and Pat Morrissey

Added: 03/08/2022
5.9

Aitch

Close To Home

Debut full-length release from the Manchester-born rapper

Added: 18/08/2022

Latest Reviews

Aitch Close To Home

Close to Home will be a very popular album, but just as Big Macs and Starbuck’s coffee sell like hot cakes, the wisdom of crowds isn’t always to be trusted The Irish Times

Aitch Close To Home

The 22-year-old’s debut album is full of brags, bruises and a bursting desire to take his music to the masses Evening Standard

Cass McCombs Heartmind

McCombs ultimately delivers one of his catchiest and most uplifting albums to date, while touching on enough various musical styles, improvisation, relaxed melodicism, light hooks, and wit to satisfy fans of most any of his previous work All Music

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"It's a thrilling reminder of what hip hop can be when you have absolute focus" (The Arts Desk). "This long-awaited album arrives as a tribute to a whole scene rather than just two artists" (DIY)

Panda Bear & Sonic BoomReset
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Maggie RogersSurrender
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King PrincessHold On Baby
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"This irresistible album is overflowing with love and gratitude to friends, family, lovers and fans" (The Independent). "A jubilant collection of confidence anthems and romantic serenades" (NME)

GwennoTresor
"Enchanting and deeply felt piece of work" (musicOMH). "Gwenno has once again married the otherworldly with the primal with supreme effect" (Clash). "Exploratory, visionary record" (Uncut)

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Paolo NutiniLast Night In The Bittersweet
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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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