Clash’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 305 reviews of 305 albums, going back to 2009, each next to the album’s Breakdown. 169 of them come from Wikipedia ratings boxes, mostly for older albums.
Top critics
- Robin Murray 30 reviews
- Shahzaib Hussain 4 reviews
- Emma Harrison 3 reviews
- Gareth James 2 reviews
- Ims Taylor 2 reviews
202 reviews with no named critic yet.
What it reviews
- Pop 31%
- Indie & Alternative 23%
- Hip-Hop & Rap 14%
- Rock 14%
- Metal & Punk 7%
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75average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (305 reviews)
59%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
13points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
3albums given a perfect score (1.0% of its reviews)
9A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
59different critics with a byline on its reviews here
72%of its scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (305 albums)
7points, on average, between its release-week reviews and where the other critics ended up (65 reviews)
How its scores spread
- 0–498
- 50s15
- 60s25
- 70s77
- 80s123
- 90+57
Its top scores
Kendrick LamarMr. Morale & the Big Steppers 100 
The WhoQuadrophenia 100 
Kylie MinogueTension 100 
RosalíaLux 90 Shahzaib Hussain
ClipseLet God Sort Em Out 90 Niall Smith
Kendrick LamarGNX 90 Karl Blakesley
HalseyThe Great Impersonator 90 Caitlin Chatterton
Amyl and the SniffersCartoon Darkness 90 Jazz Hodge
Its newest 200 reviews
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 Queens of the Stone AgePerfecth“The ninth studio album from alt-rock veterans Queens Of The Stone Age, 'Perfecth' is a concept album centred on love. But not the glamorous parts. There” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 78 | Oct 29, 2026 |
 DIIVZIRP!“DIIV are back with more infectious shoegaze on their fifth album ‘ZIRP!’. The Brooklyn-born band continue their brilliant run, following 2019 hit” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 75 | Oct 29, 2026 |
 MuseThe Wow! Signal“Muse’s last decade has been an unfortunate case of diminishing returns. After the tired allusions to classic rock theatre on the middling ‘Drones’, the” | Luke Winstanley Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | Jun 26, 2026 |
 DrakeIceman | Joe Simpson Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 55 | May 15, 2026 |
 RayeThis Music May Contain Hope. | Andy Hill Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 85 | Mar 26, 2026 |
 Robbie WilliamsBritpop“Not only has it been some time since the last ‘normal’ studio album from Robbie Williams, but it has also been quite a while since the campaign began for” | Gareth James Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| RosalíaLux | Shahzaib Hussain Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 92 | Nov 5, 2025 |
 Demi LovatoIt’s Not That Deep | Kate Jeffrie Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 77 | Oct 24, 2025 |
 Justin BieberSwag II“A mere two months after releasing perhaps his most accomplished work to date, Justin Bieber returned last week to deliver a loaded follow-up. The” | Shahzaib Hussain Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 50 | Sep 8, 2025 |
 Tyler, the CreatorDon’t Tap the Glass“Arriving with little fanfare and without a prolonged, carefully-staged build-up, Tyler, The Creator released his ninth studio album, 'DON'T TAP THE” | Shahzaib Hussain Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 74 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| ClipseLet God Sort Em Out“It’s funny, even though Virginia rap legends Clipse are a duo, you can bag up and divide their legacy into three distinct blocks. Pusha T and Malice’s” | Niall Smith Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 77 | Jul 11, 2025 |
 Justin BieberSwag | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 66 | Jul 11, 2025 |
 DrakeSome Sexy Songs 4 U | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 50 | 2025 |
 Manic Street PreachersCritical Thinking | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 79 | 2025 |
| Kendrick LamarGNX“There we were, all starting to plan our annual Album of the Year countdowns… then BAM! A new project from one of the true modern greats and one of the” | Karl Blakesley Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 86 | 2024 |
 Shawn MendesShawn | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 69 | 2024 |
| HalseyThe Great Impersonator“Throughout their career, Halsey has been lots of different things to different people. She was the blue-haired 19-year-old singing about her Brooklyn” | Caitlin Chatterton Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 80 | 2024 |
| Amyl and the SniffersCartoon Darkness | Jazz Hodge Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 81 | 2024 |
 Katy Perry143“The internet can be a curious place. One day, you’re the cream of the crop; the next, you’re a withering hashtag. Katy Perry’s online downfall has been” | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 40 | 2024 |
 Sabrina CarpenterShort n’ Sweet | Ims Taylor Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 78 | 2024 |
 Ice SpiceY2K!“Capricorns aren’t renowned as the zodiacs party animals. It’s right there in the symbolism: the sure and steady mountain goat. A sign split by New Year’s” | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 62 | 2024 |
 ClairoCharm | Igor Bannikov Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 82 | 2024 |
 Imagine DragonsLoom | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 60 | 2024 |
 Liam GallagherLiam Gallagher John Squire | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 74 | 2024 |
 21 SavageAmerican Dream | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 72 | 2024 |
 Taylor Swift1989 (Taylor’s Version)“Taylor Swift has once again graced us with a re-recording of one of her albums, and this time round it’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’. The 2014 album that” | Alex Berry Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 91 | 2023 |
 Blink-182One More Time…“Blink-182 have returned with their first album in four years. For a band whose legacy was concrete by the 1999 release of their fourth album (the iconic,” | Ims Taylor Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 71 | 2023 |
 Travis ScottUtopia“Travis Scott has been through it. Regardless of your opinions on his actions, or inactions, during the terrible events at AstroWorld, the impact on his” | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 66 | 2023 |
 Sigur RósÁtta | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 79 | 2023 |
 Depeche ModeMemento Mori“As he was a constant throughout their prolific career, the passing of Andy Fletcher back in May 2022 could have marked the end of Depeche Mode. The” | Jack Oxford Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 82 | 2023 |
 SkrillexQuest for Fire | Isabel Armitage Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 71 | 2023 |
 RayeMy 21st Century Blues“My 21st Century Blues is the debut record that should have been released years ago. In June 2021, Rachel Keen took to Twitter to” | Alex Rigotti Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 78 | 2023 |
 Metro BoominHeroes & Villains“Metro Boomin is one of the most influential producers in Stateside hip-hop, constructing an epic, trap-indebted sound that took his music in darker” | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 70 | 2022 |
 The 1975Being Funny in a Foreign Language“It’s fair to say The 1975 are one of music’s most divisive groups; the lovers really love; the haters really hate. Since 2012 the quartet,” | James Mellen Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 84 | 2022 |
 Calvin HarrisFunk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 | Louis Torracinta Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 58 | 2022 |
 Florence + the MachineDance Fever | Sophia McDonald Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 81 | 2022 |
 Jack HarlowCome Home the Kids Miss You“Music Review: Jack Harlow – Come Home The Kids Miss You” | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 47 | 2022 |
 Charli XCXCrash“Music Review: Charli XCX – Crash” | Joe Rivers Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 77 | 2022 |
 alt-JThe Dream | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 76 | 2022 |
 MastodonHushed and Grim | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 86 | 2021 |
 Amyl and the SniffersComfort to Me“The rowdy and raucous Australian pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers are back with their sophomore album 'Comfort To Me' (fuckin’ oath!), and it” | Kieran Macadie Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 87 | 2021 |
 TurnstileGlow On“Three years since their last album, Turnstile make their much-anticipated return with mutating third studio album, ‘GLOW ON’. Released via” | Laviea Thomas Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 89 | 2021 |
 HalseyIf I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 78 | 2021 |
 The KillersPressure Machine | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 80 | 2021 |
 Tyler, the CreatorCall Me If You Get Lost“Tyler, the Creator’s previous studio album ‘IGOR’ was a tightly controlled concept piece, focused purely on the artist’s vocals” | Sasha Mills Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 86 | 2021 |
 MigosCulture III | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | 2021 |
 Olivia RodrigoSour“If the past 12 months have been the weirdest in memory, then spare a thought for pop riser Olivia Rodrigo. This time last year she was a Disney star” | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | 2021 |
 Taylor SwiftFearless (Taylor’s Version)“Like a restored photograph brightening from black and white into colour, 'Fearless (Taylor’s Version)' is the same, but better. Embroiled in” | Lucy Harbron Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 83 | 2021 |
 Justin BieberJustice“Justin Bieber is a pop evangelical. Faith has always played a big role in his life – sometimes bigger than others – but the past 18 months has” | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 65 | 2021 |
 Shawn MendesWonder“Since his rise to fame for his covers on Vine as a 14-year-old, Shawn Mendes has consistently worked towards a sound that establishes musical maturity.” | Malvika Padin Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 64 | 2020 |
 Kylie MinogueDisco“2020 has been a year marked by shadow, shrouded in darkness, and coloured in black. Shards of light have been few and far between, which is perhaps why” | Robbin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 74 | 2020 |
 GorillazSong Machine, Season One: Strange Timez | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | 2020 |
 Charli XCXHow I’m Feeling Now“While most of us privileged enough to be working from home at the moment are spending our free time wallowing, snacking, and binging terrible TV just to” | Megan Warrender Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 83 | 2020 |
 Justin BieberChanges“It’s been five years since Justin Bieber released his last album. During this time, he has gotten married and revealed he has Lyme Disease. So, it” | Nick Roseblade Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 54 | 2020 |
 Post MaloneHollywood’s Bleeding“Post Malone, post breakup, brought us his new single ‘Circle’ just last week, appearing as a promise that he would not disappoint on his third” | Hannah Makonnen Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 75 | 2019 |
 Tyler, the CreatorIgor“A few hours ago Tyler, The Creator released his new album 'Igor', his first since 2017's 'Flower Boy'. It's another multi-faceted” | Nick Roseblade Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 84 | 2019 |
 Manic Street PreachersResistance Is Futile“After the uncharted territory of 2013’s pastoral ‘Rewind The Film’ and 2014’s angular ‘Futurology’, the Manics” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | 2018 |
 Robert PlantCarry Fire“Three years after the critically acclaimed ‘Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar’, legendary rock icon Robert Plant returns with his eleventh solo” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 79 | 2017 |
 Rise AgainstWolves“If you thought one of rock’s most idealistic and politically earnest bands might just take a pop at their country’s new peroxide blonde” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 73 | 2017 |
 Red Hot Chili PeppersThe Getaway“Ah yes, the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We know what they’re all about: searing funk jams, bawdy raps and a general over-obsession with female genitalia,” | Simon Harper Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 64 | 2016 |
 FutureEvol | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 71 | 2016 |
 Manic Street PreachersFuturology“Manic Street Preachers – Futurology. "A sprightly 12th set from the Welsh rockers…” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 84 | 2014 |
 MØNo Mythologies to Follow“Mø – No Mythologies To Follow. "Impulsive, instinctive and infectious, the eccentric and emotional Ørsted walks an enchanting tightrope.” | Simon Harper Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 75 | 2014 |
 Depeche ModeDelta Machine“ClashMusic: Read an album review of 'Delta Machine' by Depeche Mode (Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher) featuring the singles 'Haven' and 'Soothe My Soul'.” | Mat Smith Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 67 | 2013 |
 Steven WilsonThe Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories) | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 80 | 2012 |
 GrimesVisions“Give the lady some air! A star is being born.” | Matthew Bennett Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 80 | 2012 |
 Beady EyeDifferent Gear, Still Speeding“And so we have the first full work to follow since the split of Oasis – probably the most anticipated Gallagher action this decade.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 65 | 2011 |
 Manic Street PreachersPostcards from a Young Man“Leave your prejudices at the door and open up your ears. After the militant basslines and scorching vocals of ‘Journal For Plague Lovers’, the Manics are going for your heart.” | Gareth James Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 74 | 2010 |
 The Black KeysBlakroc | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 71 | 2009 |
 Mumford & SonsSigh No More“Mumford & Sons dish up a rather hearty serving of warm folk-pie with debut LP ‘Sigh No More’.” | Natasha Arico Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 66 | 2009 |
 Donald Glover3.15.20 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 80 | |
 Metallica72 Seasons“Forty years on from their genre-defining debut, 'Kill 'Em All,' world-conquering thrashers Metallica return with an album very much embracing their roots” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 74 | |
 Fontaines D.C.A Hero’s Death | Susan Hansen Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 Addison RaeAddison“In just one year, Addison Rae has invented herself. Once a ditzy TikTok star dancing for Jimmy Fallon and shaking hands with President Trump, she’s joined” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 74 | |
 The WeekndAfter Hours“After Hours’ has finally dropped after a long year of being in the works. The Weeknd’s fourth studio album is a mixture of the usual dark” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 80 | |
 The Smashing PumpkinsAghori Mhori Mei | Sam Walker-Smart Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | |
 Greg FreemanAll Set the Bone“Americana storyteller Greg Freeman has returned with his double-LP ‘All Set The Bone’, only a year after the success of 2025’s ‘Burnover’. The record is a” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 87 | |
 Cardi BAm I the Drama?“It’s been a long time coming. Since the explosive 2018 release of Cardi B’s debut ‘Invasion of Privacy’ she’s become one of the planet’s most-dissected” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 71 | |
 Amyl and the SniffersAmyl and the Sniffers“Amyl and the Sniffers know exactly what they’re doing. Sure, the Australian group’s quicksilver concerts lust towards chaos, but just when it” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | |
 Silk SonicAn Evening with Silk Sonic“What if we had a band is a question that is not usually followed by the formation of a successful band. Friends who love music are rarely more than that.” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 82 | |
 Marina DiamandisAncient Dreams In A Modern Land“In every interview that Marina Diamandis gave in 2019 – her most recent to date, except for one that she gave to Vogue in late 2020 and” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 75 | |
 Napalm DeathApex Predator – Easy Meat | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 90 | |
 BTSArirang“If you haven’t heard of K-pop before, you’ve almost certainly heard of BTS. Over the last few years – particularly since 2018 – BTS, comprising RM, Jin,” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 76 | |
 JusticeAudio, Video, Disco. | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | |
 Post MaloneAustin | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 61 | |
 Beady EyeBE | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 61 | |
 BTSBe | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 77 | |
 Bebe RexhaBetter Mistakes | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 70 | |
 Travis ScottBirds in the Trap Sing McKnight | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 60 | |
 Lana Del ReyBlue Banisters“Whatever your opinion of Lana, no one can deny her impact. Exploding onto the scene to basically launch the entire sad indie girl genre, she created a” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 76 | |
 BlackpinkBorn Pink“Blackpink has finally arrived back in your area. After releasing their first full length album 'The Album' back in 2020, Jennie, Lisa, Rosé and Jisoo took” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 68 | |
 Twenty One PilotsBreach“In their latest album, Twenty One Pilots have closed the Blurryface chapter with a bang, and bring an end to a cohesive body of music. ‘Breach’ was” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 74 | |
 Foo FightersBut Here We Are“Dave Grohl is sadly no stranger to grief. The inception of the Foo Fighters was prompted by the untimely death of Nirvana bandmate Kurt Cobain in 1994.” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 84 | |
 Liam GallagherC’mon You Know | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 75 | |
 Camila CabelloC,XOXO | James Mellen Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 58 | |
 5 Seconds of SummerCalm | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 80 | |
 Kings of LeonCan We Please Have Fun | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 77 | |
 Good CharlotteCardiology“Eight years ago, Good Charlotte were riding high, trailed by hordes of pubescent punk wannabees and, for a brief moment, there was an inclination to take the band seriously. Not…” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 10 1/10 | 44 | |
 Mariah CareyCaution“It’s mid-November, therefore, it’s almost expected that the only Mariah Carey track you’ll be hearing is ‘All I Want For Christmas” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 80 | |
 DrakeCertified Lover Boy“What a truly awful album cover. Designed by world-renowned British artist Damien Hirst, it spins off of his iconic polka-dot artwork and statue of the” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 54 | |
 Lana Del ReyChemtrails over the Country Club“Lana Del Rey’s continued quest for minimalism sits utterly at odds with the overwhelming majority of her peers. While the neon legacy of PC Music” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 80 | |
 Tyler, the CreatorChromakopia“The 'Estate Sale' is over. Back in 2023, rapper-producer Tyler, the Creator packed up shop and quickly dispatched of his slain alter egos in favour of a” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 78 | |
 Lady GagaChromatica“If 2020 stands as The Worst Year In Living Memory for a great many people, then the apocalypse did offer one bright light of salvation: namely, Lady” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 78 | |
 Foo FightersConcrete and Gold“It may seem overly simplistic, but it is possible to split most of the Foo Fighters' songs into two distinct categories; The heartfelt, emotive” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 72 | |
 MadonnaConfessions II“Madonna is a force of nature. 67-year-old and still breaking boundaries, she’s a one-of-a-kind pop culture icon. A long-awaited sequel, ‘Confessions II” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 76 | |
 Noel Gallagher's High Flying BirdsCouncil Skies | Emma Harrison Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 81 | |
 BeyoncéCowboy Carter“At two pivotal moments on Beyoncé’s 27-track compendium, ‘COWBOY CARTER’ – the second act in a trilogy of connected releases – pioneering country singer” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 90 | |
 GorillazCracker Island“Land Ahoy – we’re all off to ‘Cracker Island’ and what a bloody journey it is! When it comes to said journey, this ten track album from Gorillaz is more” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 72 | |
 WilcoCruel Country“Music Review: Wilco – Cruel Country” | Tom Kingsley Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 79 | |
 EminemCurtain Call 2 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 67 | |
 LizzoCuz I Love You“2019 has been a pretty big year for Lizzo and the quality of her major label debut, ‘Cuz I Love You’ makes it all the more grand. With a” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 The Smashing PumpkinsCyr | Josh Gray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 60 | |
 HAAiDIGITiSE“I first came across HAAi by chance a few years ago. I witness one of her DJ sets and was immediately a fan. While the music wasn’t what I usually…” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 79 | |
 Duran DuranDanse Macabre | Emma Harrison Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 66 | |
 Pearl JamDark Matter“Pearl Jam were always an unlikely success story. One of 90s rock’s defining acts, the band always chafed at the strictures of fame, with their principles” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 The WeekndDawn FM“It turns out Abel Tesfaye wasn't done with his latest era. ‘After Hours’ (2020) propelled 80s revivalism forward, introducing a glossier” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 82 | |
 Tame ImpalaDeadbeat | Karan Singh Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 67 | |
 Bad BunnyDebí tirar más fotos“Bad Bunny’s emphatic decade-long success has shattered chart records. For too long, Spanish-language music was pushed to the margins, but no longer” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 90 | |
 Ellie GouldingDelirium | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 20 2/10 | 65 | |
 Tinie TempahDisc-Overy | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | |
 Teenage FanclubDo Not Dare to Dream“With the recent release of their thirteenth studio album, Teenage Fanclub have been around for long enough for reviews to begin with discussing their” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 77 | |
 Fontaines D.C.Dogrel | Susan Hansen Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 84 | |
 Fontaines D.C.Dopamine Chamber“Fontaines D.C.’s last album, ‘Romance’, saw the Dublin quintet morph into Guitar Hero-style characters, remixing the unbuttoned shirts of post-punk past” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 Paul McCartneyEgypt Station“By this stage, Paul McCartney has nothing to prove. One of the most successful songwriters in history, he’s toured the world countless times and won” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 75 | |
 Marina DiamandisElectra Heart | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 10 1/10 | 57 | |
 Miley CyrusEndless Summer Vacation“Behind the party girl persona, Miley Cyrus has always been trying to find herself. From the deeply experimental 2015’s ‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 75 | |
 Lil Uzi VertEternal Atake“At one point, Lil Uzi Vert was nigh-on unstoppable. From their 2015 mixtape ‘Luv Is Rage’ onwards, the Philly rapper seemed to bound over barriers, with” | not named Read the review | 50 5/10 | 72 | |
 Ariana GrandeEternal Sunshine | Emma Harrison Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 79 | |
 Taylor SwiftEvermore“Let it be said – there will never be another time in the next decade where one of the world’s most influential musicians takes such a successful” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 ColdplayEveryday Life“Listening to the swirling ambience of 'Everyday Life's orchestral, lyric-less two-minute opening track, a listener would never know that a” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 75 | |
 Justin TimberlakeEverything I Thought It Was | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 54 | |
 FoalsEverything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 2 | Liam Egan Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 74 | |
 Post MaloneF-1 Trillion“Country is king. The genre is soaring, with a slew of big names – Beyonce, Lana Del Rey – working on country, or country-adjacent projects. In the UK, the” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 72 | |
 Michael KiwanukaFUDGE“The recent news of Michael Kiwanuka’s appalling struggle with ill health hangs heavy over ‘FUDGE’, an album broadly completed before the songwriter” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 81 | |
 Pop SmokeFaith“Pop Smoke’s loss is all the more affecting for what he leaves behind. A talent in ascendance, his sudden, shocking death came at an appallingly” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 56 | |
 Green DayFather of All Motherfuckers | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 65 | |
 Vampire WeekendFather of the Bride“Nearly six years to the day after dropping the stunning 'Modern Vampires of the City', Ezra Koenig and co. have finally returned with a fourth” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 79 | |
 ToolFear Inoculum“About a month ago Tool uploaded their music onto streaming services for the first time – simultaneously creating an Instagram account and actually” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 82 | |
 Fiona AppleFetch the Bolt Cutters“Fiona Apple’s fifth album and her first in eight years ‘Fetch The Bolt Cutters’ has finally arrived, a record lovingly made in her” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 94 | |
 Juice WrldFighting Demons | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 70 | |
 Judas PriestFirepower | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 75 | |
 Tyler, the CreatorFlower Boy“There’s always been a duality to Tyler, The Creator’s musicianship that’s made him a compelling proposition from day one. His early” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 Taylor SwiftFolklore“The second to last song on Taylor Swift’s quiet, exquisite album 'folklore' is called 'peace'. A once-vindictive Swift, once at the” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 88 | |
 DrakeFor All the Dogs“Earlier this week, Drake announced a continuation of his 'Scary Hours' EP series on Instagram, recorded soon after the release of 'For All The Dogs' in” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 49 | |
 The Rolling StonesForeign Tongues“We live in an era of aging but potent greats. Madonna unleashed the fantastic ‘Confessions II’ only last week, a remarkable club-centric project for a” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 73 | |
 MØForever Neverland | Malvika Padin Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 69 | |
 GojiraFortitude“An odd look will spread over the features of any heavy music fan the moment you mention the name Gojira. Their eyes will glaze over as they enter a” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 78 | |
 BjörkFossora“There's no point pretending any more – Björk doesn't make music for you or me. She doesn't make music for charts or for her label or for good” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 81 | |
 Linkin ParkFrom Zero | Tom Morgan Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 70 | |
 Jack WhiteFrozen Charlotte | Karen Singh Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 78 | |
 Dua LipaFuture Nostalgia“Dua Lipa has really stepped up her game with sophomore album, ‘Future Nostalgia’. At twice the length, her eponymous debut album’s” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 86 | |
 Duran DuranFuture Past | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 73 | |
 KeshaGag Order | Alex Rigotti Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 73 | |
 Manic Street PreachersGeneration Terrorists | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 Jamie TGhosts (100 Days of Morning)“Jamie T takes the world at his own pace. 2022 up-for-the-cup full length ‘The Theory Of Whatever’ was chock full of anthems, a revitalised and urgent” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 82 | |
 Sam SmithGloria | Shahzaib Hussain Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 67 | |
 The Rolling StonesHackney Diamonds“Let’s get this out the way first: ‘Hackney Diamonds’ is probably the Rolling Stones’ best album in two decades, a rich, punchy, at times moving selection” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 78 | |
 Billie EilishHappier Than Ever“In the aftermath of Billie Eilish’ stunning night at the Grammy awards – where she swept all before her in a record-shattering haul – it” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 81 | |
 Lady GagaHarlequin“Lady Gaga has remarkable breadth. Perhaps pop’s definitive 21st century alien, she’s transformed dance-pop into a stadium-filling phenomenon, while” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 71 | |
 Avril LavigneHead Above Water“An album that’s meant to tell a story; of the teen-pop star’s trials and tribulations. Avril Lavigne’s sixth studio album – her” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 59 | |
 Marilyn MansonHeaven Upside Down“Musician, actor, novelist, model, complete cultural icon; there aren’t many things you can’t call Marilyn Manson. His output since the” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 71 | |
 DrakeHer Loss“Drake and 21 Savage go back a long way. First linking up back in 2016 for ‘Sneakin’, Drake’s co-sign helped propel the Atlanta rapper to stardom. If we’re” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 63 | |
 KeshaHigh Road“There’s no doubt Kesha dominated the pop-sphere during the beginning of the 2010s. Establishing herself through comical lyricism and erffortlessly” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 71 | |
 Florence + the MachineHigh as Hope“Florence + The Machine are a band with a certain identity, often typecast alongside imagery of nature and the mystique; perhaps it’s something about” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 73 | |
 Ellie GouldingHigher Than Heaven“A few facts about Ellie Goulding that are worth repeating. She’s a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador. She’s been exceptionally open about her mental” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 74 | |
 Billie EilishHit Me Hard and Soft“Following up two GRAMMY-acclaimed albums at the age of 22 is a tough feat, but it’s one Billie Eilish has managed with gusto on her third collection, 'HIT” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 85 | |
 Demi LovatoHoly Fvck“After a decade of cementing themselves as a pop superstar, Demi Lovato is stripping back the radio-friendly mask with a snarl. Shedding the” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 76 | |
 DrakeHonestly, Nevermind“Music Review: Drake – Honestly, Nevermind” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 70 | |
 Doja CatHot Pink“The internet made Doja Cat’s 2018 track ‘Moo’ a viral hit, with its infectiously catchy chorus and immediately identifiable aesthetic” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 71 | |
 GorillazHumanz“Gorillaz' fifth album was intended to be a dystopian fiction. Damon Albarn envisioned a future in which America would suffer a disaster so seismic” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 75 | |
 The WeekndHurry Up Tomorrow“Is this The Weeknd’s final chapter? The lead-in to ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ has found Abel Tesfaye in fatalistic mood, contemplating the end of his” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 74 | |
 PinkHurts 2B Human | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 66 | |
 Selena GomezI Said I Love You First | Robin Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 68 | |
 Tate McRaeI Used to Think I Could Fly | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 70 | |
 Rachel ChinouririI think I spoke too soon“Indie pop singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri much-anticipated return has arrived with the release of her sophomore album, ‘I think I spoke too soon’.” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 78 | |
 ClairoImmunity“Back in 2017, Claire Cottrill was just another university student with lofty ambitions of making a career out of music. Her breakout single, ‘Pretty” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 76 | |
 Iggy AzaleaIn My Defense | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 42 | |
 J-hopeJack in the Box | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 83 | |
 Kanye WestJesus Is King“It’d be tempting to begin this review with a recap of controversies surrounding Kanye West. However, not only is it largely irrelevant but we all” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 61 | |
 ShakiraLas mujeres ya no lloran | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 70 | |
 Willow SmithLately I Feel Everything | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 76 | |
 Juice WrldLegends Never Die“Legends Never Die' is the first posthumous release from Juice WRLD and his third official album. It has a track for every year of Jarad Anthony” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 76 | |
 The OffspringLet the Bad Times Roll“The Offspring have been put through the wringer during the past decade. Musicians have come and gone, leaving Dexter Holland as the sole original in their” | not named Read the review | 40 4/10 | 56 | |
 Bruce SpringsteenLetter to You“Bruce Springsteen’s career has been spent observing. As he once so aptly put it, the songwriter has spent half a century discussing the gap between” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 Cameron WinterLive at Carnegie Hall“It’s worth remembering how young Cameron Winter is. Still only 24 years old, the way he approaches both songwriting and its performance is with” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 82 | |
 PlaceboLoud Like Love | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 55 | |
 Marina DiamandisLove + Fear“Marina has never fallen short of a concept and after nearly stepping away from the music scene altogether, she’s dropped The Diamonds and given” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 62 | |
 Sam SmithLove Goes“Sam Smith has always self-consciously sought to be a big vocalist. The English artist isn’t someone to shrink into the corner – citing Gaga” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 65 | |
 Avril LavigneLove Sux“Music Review: Avril Lavigne – Love Sux” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 72 | |
 Lady GagaLove for Sale“Pandemic aside, Lady Gaga has proved to be unstoppable across the past 18 months. With the warm glow of the acclaim lavished on her acting turn in A Star” | not named Read the review | 70 7/10 | 70 | |
 MadonnaMadame X“Expecting the unexpected is the wrong way to go into ‘Madame X’, after all, this is Madonna. If anything, expecting the expected (and then” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 73 | |
 Justin TimberlakeMan of the Woods | not named Read the review | 40 4/10 | 59 | |
 BTSMap of the Soul: 7 | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 81 | |
 Lady GagaMayhem“She’s back. The build-up to ‘Mayhem’ has see Lady Gaga reiterate her commitment to pop music, grappling once more with the possibilities of being a chart” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 79 | |
 Paul McCartneyMcCartney III“Paul McCartney’s ongoing creative luminescence is truly exceptional. Whereas peers such as Eric Clapton and Van Morrison find themselves at” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 79 | |
 Foo FightersMedicine at Midnight“The aim to stay fresh and exciting when you have been together for twenty-five years is not one alternative rock legends Foo Fighters need to worry about.” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 73 | |
 John CaleMercy | Mat Smith Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 Taylor SwiftMidnights“A diary entry always exists at a point of compromise: it is made to be read, and it is made to be never read. It bursts at the edges where…” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 84 | |
 Lil Nas XMontero“Boasting features from Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion, and Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X has not come to play on this album. Out today,” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 ColdplayMoon Music“Kaleidoscopic, cinematic, celestial, as someone who follows the lunar cycles with interest, the tenth studio album from Coldplay was always going to” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 62 |