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Peter Gabriel, ‘i/o’ review: A return well worth waiting for
On his first album in 21 years, Peter Gabriel continues to be a future-facing trailblazer.
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Taylor Swift, ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ review: revisited classic could be the best pop album of 2023
One thing’s for sure on this album: ‘1989’ will never go out of style.
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Jorja Smith, ‘Falling or Flying review’: soul star spreads wings and takes a bold leap
On her second album, the British soul star delivers some of the best songs of her career as she diversifies her sound and collaborates with some of British music's leading lights.
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The National – ‘Laugh Track’ review: an impulsive, fearless sister record
The band’s second album of 2023 reaps the rewards of their recent soul-searching, and is the freest they’ve ever sounded.
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Kylie Minogue, ‘Tension’ review: Pop icon delivers irresistible dancefloor paean
With her 16th album, Kylie, the iconic club queen, invites you to let loose and burn up the dance floor.
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Digga D, ‘Back To Square One’ review: UK rap star continues path to greatness
On his latest release, the London star evolves his sound, though the uncomfortable truths of his lyrics remain as striking as ever
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Romy, ‘Mid Air’ review: neon salvation on the dance floor
On her first solo album, The XX star proves to be a singularly brilliant dance talent in her own right
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The Chemical Brothers, ‘For That Beautiful Feeling’ review: electro pioneers remain at the top of the game
Over 30 years into their career, The Chemical Brothers remain one of the UK's most pioneering acts.
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Royal Blood, ‘Back To The Water Below’ review: won’t rattle your bones, but it’s perfectly fine
As their recent on-stage histrionics proved, Royal Blood want to be seen as rock's next great torchbearer. This fourth album says otherwise.
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‘Barbie: The Album’ review: pop star-studded movie soundtrack is an outrageously good time
Mark Ronson and Greta Gerwig’s lavish musical counterpart to one of the most anticipated films of the summer has plenty to offer for all the Barbies and ‘just’ Kens out there
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Blur, ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ review: a masterful comeback from Britpop icons
On their ninth album, Blur return with a masterly and subtly devastating album that reflects their own here and now.
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Rita Ora ‘You and I’ review: pop giant plays it safe on diary-influenced third album
Slick and sleek yet unsurprising are the watchwords for Rita Ora’s diary-influenced new album You & I
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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds ‘Council Skies’ review: some of the best post-Oasis songs yet
On his fourth album, Noel Gallagher proves why he's been able to forge a consistently compelling solo career.
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Lewis Capaldi ‘Broken By Desire to Be Heavenly Sent’ review: frustrating flashes of brilliance define familiar second album
Capaldi's second album largely sticks to the if it ain't broke don't fix it formula, but this is at the expense of its most interesting moments
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Potter Payper ‘Real Back In Style’ review: an exercise in authenticity
Potter Payper lambasts politics and revisits his chequered past for his debut album.
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Ed Sheeran ‘Subtract’ review: personal pain makes for some of the best songs of his career
A traumatic year that saw his wife taken ill and the death of his best friend Jamal Edwards shapes this often bleak album
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Enter Shikari ‘A Kiss For The Whole World’ review: a powerful start to Shikari 2.0
Enter Shikari tread fresh ground and enter a new era with their new album
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Depeche Mode ‘Memento Mori’ review: music icons sing through the darkness
On their first album without the late Andy Fletcher, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore deliver a powerful celebration of life.
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Lana Del Rey ‘Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’ review
On her ninth album, Lana Del Rey embraces her light and emerges as powerful as she's ever been
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Slowthai ‘Ugly’ review: a powerful journey into the heart of greatness
With a new sonic direction and powerful introspection at his disposal, Tyron Frampton cements his position as one of British rap's true greats.