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Rosalía ‘Lux’ review: an astonishingly ambitious opus
The singer’s fourth album, featuring songs sung in 13 languages and recorded with London Symphony Orchestra, is a shocking and sublime left turn
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Brandi Carlile ‘Returning to Myself’ review: A superb sonic evolution from Americana star
On her brilliant new album, Brandi Carlile confronts mortality and togetherness in a way that proves incredibly impactful.
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The Last Dinner Party ‘From The Pyre’ review: A Sublime Return
The Last Dinner Party's second album sees them explore darker themes, reflections on the realities of fame and the biggest tunes they've ever made. The result is a record that might just be better than their acclaimed debut...
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Olivia Dean ‘The Art of Loving’ review: The powerful sound of Britain’s latest star
Love in all its conflicted forms is explored on Olivia Dean's brilliant second record.
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CMAT ‘Euro-Country’ review: A (super)star is born
The third album from the self-proclaimed Dunboyne Diana marks the arrival of a true star.
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Wolf Alice ‘The Clearing’ review: One of Britain’s best bands sound more confident than ever
A 70s rock vibe makes for a sublime fourth Wolf Alice album
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HAIM ‘I Quit’ review: LA sisters make their case for a HAIM summer
This sublime collection of breakup bangers could well be the soundtrack to your summer.
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Pulp ‘More’ review: A triumphant comeback from Britpop titans
On their first album in 24 years, Jarvis Cocker and co deliver a comeback that proves to be more than worth the wait.
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Sleep Token ‘Even In Arcadia’ review: UK alt. metal enigmas explore a bold new vision
Marginalising many of the heavier elements of their sound, the masked sensations take their deepest dive into R&B and electro to date
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Wretch 32 ‘Home’ review: Rap great dissects the idea of home
On this sixth album, the Tottenham MC proves why he continues to be one of rap's boldest and best voices
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Self Esteem ‘A Complicated Woman’ review: Power, joy and pop positivity
Liberating and life-affirming pop sermons abound on the third album from Rebecca Lucy Taylor
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Bon Iver, ‘SABLE, fABLE’ review: A distinct sense of endings
This album distils the appeal of Bon Iver perfectly, but there is also the sense that it could wrap up the story
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Black Country, New Road ‘Forever Howlong’ review: A welcome calm after the storm
A period of prolonged calm, unexpected in this particular camp, has allowed Black Country, New Road, to craft a gem.
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Elton John & Brandi Carlile ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ review: Super-duo deliver pop greatness
This meeting of musical minds more than justifies the hype...
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Lady Gaga ‘Mayhem’ review: An all-out pop microcosm of her career so far
In leaning fully into all-out pop once more, Gaga delivers some of her best songs in years.
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Sam Fender ‘People Watching’ review: Darkness on the Edge of Toon
On his third album, Fender proves why he's a master storyteller, with songs capable of rousing your soul before subtly breaking your heart.
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FKA twigs ‘EUSEXUA’ review: ecstatic healing on the dancefloor
As promised, twigs’ long-awaited third album is inspired by techno – it’s also her warmest and brightest material to date
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Confidence Man ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’ review: the most fun you‘ll have all year
On their truly excellent third album, Janet Planet and Sugar Bones hurtle with abandon towards the dancefloor and onto festival main stages.
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Blossoms ‘Gary’ review: Primate-based indie pop is a roaring success
Still beating their chests five albums in, there's plenty of fun to be found in Blossoms' latest...
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Wunderhorse ‘Midas’ review: Rising indie stars have their golden moment
Wunderhorse's second album heralds the arrival of a band that could become generational.