Northern Transmissions

Northern Transmissions’s 133 album reviews that count toward Breakdowns, going back to 2018, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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What it reviews

  • Indie & Alternative 42%
  • Pop 25%
  • Rock 12%
  • Metal & Punk 6%
  • Folk, Country & Americana 5%

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80average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (133 reviews)
77%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
11points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
How its scores spread
  • 0–492
  • 50s1
  • 60s12
  • 70s40
  • 80s50
  • 90+28

Its top scores

  1. Phoebe BridgersLost Weekend 100 Evan Zuri
  2. Jack WhiteFrozen Charlotte 100 David Saxum
  3. BeyoncéRenaissance 100 Sam Franzini
  4. MGMTLittle Dark Age 100 Max James Hill
  5. ClairoCharm 98 Ben Lock
  6. St. VincentAll Born Screaming 98 Ben Lock
  7. GeeseGetting Killed 96 Victoria Borlando
  8. Vampire WeekendOnly God Was Above Us 96 David Saxum

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ComputerwifeBorn from a Wish“Born from a Wish by Computerwife album review by Evan Zuri. The artist's LP is now available via Danger Collective and DSPs”Evan Zuri
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60 6/10not yetNov 6, 2026
twisted teensThe Holy Cross TigersEvan Zuri
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95 9.5/1082Nov 5, 2026
Radio Free AliceWhat’s In Between“What's In Between by Radio Free Alice album review for Northern Transmissions by Megan Lozano. The LP is now out via Atlantic Records and DSPs”Megan Lozano
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70 7/1082Nov 4, 2026
Queens of the Stone AgePerfecthBlake Correll
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67 6.7/1076Oct 29, 2026
DIIVZIRP!Evan Zuri
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77 7.7/1076Oct 29, 2026
Michael KiwanukaFUDGEDavid Saxum
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75 7.5/1078Oct 22, 2026
The AvalanchesNo Bad MemoriesEvan Zuri
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79 7.9/1080Oct 19, 2026
Cameron WinterLive at Carnegie Hall“Cameron Winter Live at Carnegie Hall album review by BellaJoli Gedeon, the Geese frontman's new LP is now available via Partisan Records”BellaJoli Gedeon
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87 8.7/1082Oct 10, 2026
Greg FreemanAll Set the BoneLouis Pelingen
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68 6.8/1085Oct 5, 2026
InterpolThis Mirror Weighs a TonEvan Zuri
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80 8/1078Aug 27, 2026
Phoebe BridgersLost WeekendEvan Zuri
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100 10/1089Aug 11, 2026
Ariana GrandePetalMaria Richter
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60 6/1068Aug 4, 2026
Charli XCXMusic, Fashion, FilmSam Franzini
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70 7/1079Jul 25, 2026
The StrokesReality AwaitsBellaJoli Gedeon
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78 7.8/1066Jul 23, 2026
Gracie AbramsDaughter from HellSam Franzini
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64 6.4/1063Jul 22, 2026
Jack WhiteFrozen CharlotteDavid Saxum
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100 10/1080Jul 9, 2026
MadonnaConfessions IISam Franzini
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77 7.7/1077Jul 5, 2026
Olivia RodrigoYou Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in LoveSam Franzini
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75 7.5/1085Jun 13, 2026
Kurt VilePhiladelphia’s Been Good to MeSydney Peterson
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85 8.5/1080May 30, 2026
Boards of CanadaInfernoErin MacLeod
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90 9/1083May 29, 2026
Kacey MusgravesMiddle of NowhereSam Franzini
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68 6.8/1079May 4, 2026
GorillazThe MountainErin MacLead
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85 8.5/1080Feb 27, 2026
Hayley WilliamsEgo Death at a Bachelorette PartySimone Zangarelli
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88 8.8/1091Dec 5, 2025
ClipseLet God Sort Em OutDavid Saxum
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90 9/1081Dec 3, 2025
Demi LovatoIt’s Not That DeepSam Franzini
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73 7.3/1077Oct 25, 2025
Tame ImpalaDeadbeatVictoria Borlando
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45 4.5/1063Oct 21, 2025
Taylor SwiftThe Life of a ShowgirlSam Franzini
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40 4/1061Oct 3, 2025
GeeseGetting KilledVictoria Borlando
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96 9.6/1086Sep 24, 2025
Sabrina CarpenterMan’s Best FriendSam Franzini
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62 6.2/1072Aug 29, 2025
Earl SweatshirtLive Laugh LoveEmre Gurdal
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80 8/1082Aug 23, 2025
Wolf AliceThe Clearing“The Clearing by Wolf Alice album review by Emre Gurdal Northern Transmissions. The UK band's LP is out today via Columbia Records”Emre Gurdal
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87 8.7/1083Aug 22, 2025
KeshaAnimal“Iron stamps the reunion of all six original members of Post Animal: a reconnection that seemingly guided the project to fruition.”Atlin Lester-Serafini
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79 7.9/1064Jul 23, 2025
Wet LegMoisturizer“moisturizer by Wet Leg album review by Wet Leg by Sam Franzini for Northern Transmissions, the band's LP drops on September 11 via Domino”Sam Franzini
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77 7.7/1077Jul 9, 2025
HaimI QuitAdam Fink
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80 8/1075Jun 20, 2025
TurnstileNever EnoughBlake Correll
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82 8.2/1082Jun 3, 2025
PulpMoreHannah Harlacher
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60 6/1080May 29, 2025
StereolabInstant Holograms on Metal FilmVictoria Borlando
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60 6/1081May 23, 2025
JennieRubySam Franzini
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77 7.7/10772025
Lady GagaMayhemSam Franzini
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75 7.5/10782025
Sam FenderPeople Watching“People Watching by Sam Fender album review by Beau Goodwin for Northern Transmissions, the UK artist's album is now out via Universal Music”Beau Goodwin
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84 8.4/10792025
FKA twigsEusexuaSam Franzini
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82 8.2/10872025
Franz FerdinandThe Human FearLeslie Ken Chu
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80 8/10692025
Father John MistyMahashmashanaDavid Saxum
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88 8.8/10822024
Tyler, the CreatorChromakopiaMichael G. Barilleaux
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75 7.5/10782024
Kylie MinogueTension IISam Franzini
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70 7/10802024
SophieSophie“SOPHIE by SOPHIE album review by Michael G. Barilleaux. The artist posthumous release is out today via MSMSMSM/Transgressive records”Michael G. Barilleaux
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77 7.7/10762024
BeabadoobeeThis Is How Tomorrow MovesDavid Saxum
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75 7.5/10782024
Jack WhiteNo NameLeslie Ken Chu
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85 8.5/10822024
ClairoCharmBen Lock
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98 9.8/10832024
Megan Thee StallionMeganSam Franzini
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73 7.3/10672024
Gracie AbramsThe Secret of UsSam Franzini
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75 7.5/10762024
John CalePOPtical IllusionGreg Walker
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75 7.5/10812024
AURORAWhat Happened to the Heart?Sam Franzini
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81 8.1/10822024
Twenty One PilotsClancyDavid Saxum
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82 8.2/10782024
St. VincentAll Born ScreamingBen Lock
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98 9.8/10842024
Vampire WeekendOnly God Was Above Us“Only God Was Above Us by Vampire Weekend album review by David Saxum for Northern Transmissions, the band's LP drops on April 5th via Columbia”David Saxum
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96 9.6/10842024
Kacey MusgravesDeeper WellEthan Rebalkin
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79 7.9/10772024
MGMTLoss of LifeDavid Saxum
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78 7.8/10752024
Zara LarssonVenusSam Franzini
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63 6.3/10692024
The Last Dinner PartyPrelude to EcstasyDavid Saxum
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92 9.2/10812024
Sigur RósÁtta“ÁTTA' By Sigur Rós album review by Greg Walker. The Icelandic trio's full-length drops on August 16th via BMG Records and DSPs”Greg Walker
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82 8.2/10802023
Grian ChattenChaos for the Fly“Chaos For The Fly album review by Grian Chatten album review by Ryan Meyer. The Fontaines D.C. frontman's debut solo drops on 6/23”Ryan Meyer
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88 8.8/10822023
Margo PriceStraysGreg Walker
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85 8.5/10792023
CiaránRóisín“Hit Parade by Róisín Murphy album review written by Sam Franzini. Murphy's new album is available Sept. 8th via Ninja Tune”Sam Franzini
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86 8.6/10792023
Troye SivanSomething to Give Each Other“Something To Give Each Other by Troye Sivan album review by Sam Franzini. The Australian artist's LP is now out via EMI and DSPs”Sam Franzini
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80 8/10812023
André 3000New Blue Sun“New Blue Sun by Andre 3000 Album review for Northern Transmissions by David Saxum. The multi-artist's full-length is now out via Epic Records”David Saxum
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92 9.2/10762023
PJ HarveyI Inside the Old Year Dying“PJ Harvey – "I Inside The Old Year Dying" album review for Northern Transmissions by Zara Hedderman. The album is out July 7th.”Zara Hedderman
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90 9/10822023
MitskiThe Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We“The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We album review by Zara Hedderman for Northern Transmissions, the LP drops September 15 via Dead Oceans”Zara Hedderman
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90 9/10862023
Peter Gabrieli/oGreg Walker
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90 9/10792023
PinkPantheressHeaven KnowsJay Fullarton
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75 7.5/10782023
Taylor Swift1989 (Taylor’s Version)“1989 (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift album review by Sam Franzini, the multi-artist's full-length is now out via all DSPs”Sam Franzini
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74 7.4/10892023
Carly Rae JepsenThe Loveliest Time“The Loneliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen Album Review by Sam Franzini. The artist's full-length is now available via 604/UMG”Sam Franzini
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77 7.7/10762023
Taylor SwiftSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)“Speak Now (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift album review by Sam Franzini. The multi-artist's album is now out via Republic Records”Sam Franzini
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70 7/10762023
Kim PetrasFeed the Beast“Feed The Beast by Kim Petras album review by Sam Franzini. The dance-pop artist's new LP is now available via Amigo/Republic Records”Sam Franzini
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54 5.4/10622023
KeshaGag Order“Gag Order by Kesha album review by Sam Franzini. The Multi-artist's LP is now available via Kemosabe/RCA Records and DSPs”Sam Franzini
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73 7.3/10722023
Lana Del ReyDid You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd“Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey Album Review by Sam Franzini, the singer/songwriter's is now out via DSPs”Sam Franzini
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93 9.3/10792023
Boygeniusthe record“the record by Boygenius album review by Lucas Jones. The trio including Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker drops on March 31, 2023”Lucas Jones
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93 9.3/10842023
Miley CyrusEndless Summer Vacation“Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus album review by Sam Franzini. The multi-artist's album is now available via Sony Records/RCA and DSPs”Sam Franzini
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74 7.4/10752023
Kali UchisRed Moon in Venus“Red Moon in Venus by Kali Uchis album review. The singer/songwriter's brand new full-length is now available via UMG”Sam Franzini
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84 8.4/10782023
Gracie AbramsGood Riddance“Good Riddance by Gracie Adams album review by Sam Franzini. The singer/songwriter's full-length is now available via Interscope Records”Sam Franzini
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60 6/10752023
GorillazCracker Island“Cracker Island by Gorillaz album review by Greg Walker. The Damon Albarn project's latest release is now available”Greg Walker
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81 8.1/10732023
Caroline PolachekDesire, I Want to Turn Into You“Desire I Want To Turn Into You' by Caroline Polachek album review by Adam Fink. The artist's brand new full-length is now out via Sony Music”Adam Fink
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82 8.2/10872023
John CaleMercy“Mercy by John Cale Album review by Greg Walker. The legendary artist/producer's forthcoming album drops on January 20, 2023 via Domino”Greg Walker
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82 8.2/10822023
Iggy PopEvery Loser“Every Loser by Iggy Pop album review by Robert Duguay. The legendary punk icon's full-length is now available via Atlantic/Gold Tooth”Robert Duguay
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90 9/10812023
SZASOS“SOS by SZA Album Review by Sam Franzini. The multi-artist's new album is out today via RCA Records and DSPs”Sam Franzini
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80 8/10872022
Arctic MonkeysThe Car“The Car by Arctic Monkeys Album Review by Lauren Rosier. The UK band's forthcoming album drops on October 21, via Domino Records”Lauren Rosier
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86 8.6/10782022
AlvvaysBlue Rev“Blue Rev by Alvvays album review by Matthew Tracey-Cook. The Canadian band's forthcoming full-length drops on October 7, via Polyvinyl”Matthew Tracey-Cook
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82 8.2/10852022
BjörkFossora“Fossora by Björk album review by Lauren Rossier. The One of the most influential, avant-garde artist's album drops on September 30th”Lauren Rossier
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81 8.1/10812022
BlackpinkBorn Pink“BORN PINK by BLACKPINK album review by Adam Fink the quartet's full-length is now available via YG Entertainment/Interscope Records”Adam Fink
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70 7/10682022
BeyoncéRenaissance“RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé album review by Sam Franzini. Beyoncé's first solo project in six years, is a testament to fun, creativity, and passion”Sam Franzini
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100 10/10902022
Jack WhiteEntering Heaven Alive“Entering Heaven Alive by Jack White Album Review by Robert Duguay. The multi-artist's full length is out today via Third Man Records”Robert Duguay
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85 8.5/10752022
FoalsLife Is Yours“Life is Yours by Foals Album Review by Adam Williams. The UK trio's LP is now available by Warner Music and DSPs”Adam Williams
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85 8.5/10752022
WilcoCruel Country“Cruel Country by Wilco album review by Greg Walker. The Chicago band's full-length is now available via Nonesuch/dBpm Records”Greg Walker
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88 8.8/10792022
Liam GallagherC’mon You Know“C’mon You Know by Liam Gallagher album review by Robert Duguay. The UK singer/songwriter, and ex-Oasis member's LP drops on May 27, 2022”Robert Duguay
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80 8/10762022
The Black KeysDropout Boogie“Dropout Boogie by The Black Keys Album Review by Robert Duguay. The bands full-length is out today via Nonesuch Records/Easy Eye Sound”Robert Duguay
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80 8/10702022
The SmileA Light for Attracting Attention“A Light for Attracting Attention' by The Smile Album Review by Adam Williams. The full-length drops on May 13, 2022 via XL Recordings”Adam Williams
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90 9/10832022
Florence + the MachineDance Fever“Florence + The Machine 'Dance Fever' Album Review by Adam Williams. The singer/songwriter's full-length drops on May 13, 2022”Adam Williams
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70 7/10822022
Ethel CainPreacher’s Daughter“Preacher's Daughter by Ethel Cain Album Review by Sam Franzini. The singer/songwriter's LP is out today via Daughters of Cain”Sam Franzini
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88 8.8/10852022
Arcade FireWe“WE by Arcade Fire Album Review by Adam Fink, the Montreal band's full-length is now available via Columbia Records and DSPs”Adam Fink
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80 8/10772022
Bloc PartyAlpha Games“Alpha Games by Bloc Party Album Review by Adam Williams. The UK band's full-length arrives on April 29, 2022 via Infectious/BMG”Adam Williams
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70 7/10712022
Wet LegWet Leg“Wet Leg by Wet Leg album review by Mimi Kenny. The duo's full-length arrives on April 8, 2022 via Domino Records and streaming services”Mimi Kenny
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67 6.7/10822022
PlaceboNever Let Me Go“Never Let Me Go by Placebo Album Review by Adam Williams. The full-length drops on March 25, 2022 via Elevator Lady Ltd/SO Recordings”Adam Williams
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80 8/10812022
Rex Orange CountyWho Cares?“Who Cares? by Rex Orange County Album Review by Greg Walker. The UK artist's full-length is now available via Sony Music”Greg Walker
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72 7.2/10722022
Beach HouseOnce Twice Melody“Once Twice Melody by Beach House Album Review by Mark Crickmay. The double album is now available via Sub Pop/Bella Union/Milestone”Mark Crickmay
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86 8.6/10822022
Alice GlassPrey//IV“Prey/IV By Alice Glass Album Review by Mark Crickmay. The artist's full-length drops on February 18, 2022 via Eating Glass Records”Mark Crickmay
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78 7.8/10722022
Animal CollectiveTime Skiffs“Time Skiffs by Animal Collective Album review by Mark Crickmay. The full-length drops on February 4, 2022 via Domino Records”Mark Crickmay
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84 8.4/10772022
Earl SweatshirtSick!“Sick! by Earl Sweatshirt Album Review by Mimi Kenny. The rapper's full-length is out today via Tan Cressida/Warner Records”Mimi Kenny
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78 7.8/10812022
The WeekndDawn FM“Dawn FM by The Weeknd album review by Jahmeel Russell. The full-length is now available via Republic Records/XO and streaming services”Jahmeel Russell
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90 9/10822022
ExodusPersona Non Grata“Persona Non Grata By Exodus Album review by Jahmeel Russell. The band's new release drops on November 19, via Nuclear Blast”Jahmeel Russell
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85 8.5/10792021
CarcassTorn Arteries“Torn Arteries by Carcass Album review by Jahmeel. The legendary metals band''s LP, drops on September 17, via Nuclear Blast Records”Jahmeel Russell
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90 9/10832021
ChvrchesScreen Violence“Screen Violence by CHVRCHES Album review by Adam Williams. The Scottish band's full-length comes out on August 27, via Glassnote/EMI”Adam Williams
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90 9/10772021
TurnstileGlow On“GLOW ON by Turnstile album review by Adam Williams. The full-length comes out on August 27, 2021 via Turnstile/Elektra Records”Adam Williams
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90 9/10902021
LordeSolar Power“Solar Power by Lorde Album review by Adam Fink. The singer/songwriters full-length is out today via Republic Records and streaming services”Adam Fink
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80 8/10692021
The KillersPressure Machine“Pressure Machine by The Killers album review by Adam Williams. The full-length drops on August 13th via Island Records and streaming services”Adam Williams
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80 8/10782021
ClairoSling“Sling by Clairo album review by Sam Boatright. The Jack Antonoff produced full-length is out today via Republic Records/Fader Label”Sam Boatright
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95 9.5/10832021
At the GatesThe Nightmare of Being“The Nightmare of Being by At The Gates album review. The Swedish dark metal band's forthcoming release comes out on July 2, via Century Media”Jahmeel Russell
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90 9/10812021
Fear FactoryAggression Continuum“Fear Factory Aggression Continuum Album review by Jahmeel Russell. The Legendary Metal band's LP drops on June 18, via Nuclear Blast”Jahmeel Russell
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80 8/10812021
Wolf AliceBlue Weekend“Wolf Alice Blue Weekend Album review by Adam Williams. The full-length comes out on June 4, 2021 via Dirty Hit Records”Adam Williams
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75 7.5/10892021
Japanese BreakfastJubilee“Jubilee Album by Japanese Breakfast album review by Adam Fink. The full Length comes out on June 4, 2021 via Dead Oceans”Adam Fink
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90 9/10862021
St. VincentDaddy’s Home“Daddy's Home by St. Vincent Album Review by Leslie Ken Chu. The full-length comes out on May 14, 2021 via Loma Vista Recordings”Leslie Ken Chu
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75 7.5/10852021
WeezerVan Weezer“Weezer – Van Weezer Album Review by Adam Williams. The full-length comes out on May 7th via Crush Music/Atlantic Records”Adam Williams
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70 7/10652021
GojiraFortitude“Fortitude by Gojira album review by Jahmeel Russell. The French Metal band's forthcoming release comes out on April 30, 2021 via Roadrunner”Jahmeel Russell
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70 7/10782021
London GrammarCalifornian Soil“Californian Soil by London Grammar album review by Caillou Pettis. The UK trio is now out via Columbia/Metal & Dust”Caillou Pettis
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85 8.5/10752021
Cannibal CorpseViolence Unimagined“Violence Unimagined by Cannibal Corpse album review by Jahmeel Russell. The legendary band's release drops on April 16, 2021 via Metal Blade”Jahmeel Russell
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80 8/10792021
MogwaiAs the Love Continues“As The Love Continues by Mogwai album review by Adam Williams. The Band's LP comes out on 2/19 via Rock Action/Temporary Residence Limited”Adam Williams
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80 8/10802021
WeezerOK Human“OK Human by Weezer, album review by Adam Williams. The full-length is out January 29th via Crush Music/Atlantic Recordings”Adam Williams
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80 8/10752021
Taylor SwiftEvermore“Evermore by Taylor Swift album review by Adam Fink. The singer/songwriter's full-length is out today via Sony/Universal and DSPs”Adam Fink
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90 9/10832020
SodomGenesis XIX“Genesis XIX by Sodom album review by Jahmeel Russell the full-length comes out on November 27th via Steamhammer/eOne Music”Jahmeel Russell
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75 7.5/10792020
BeneeHey U XAdam Fink
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80 8/10782020
Sufjan StevensThe Ascension“The Ascension by Sufjan Stevens album review by Adam Fink. The prolific singer/songwriter's New LP, drops on September 25th”Adam Fink
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80 8.0/10812020
Fleet FoxesShore“Shore by Fleet Foxes album review by Adam Fink. The full-length is out today via ANTI- and streaming services”Adam Fink
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80 8.0/10832020
IdlesUltra Mono“Ultra Mono by IDLES album review by Leslie Chu. The Bristol, Uk band's forthcoming release comes out on September 25, via Partisan Records”Leslie Chu
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70 7.0/10752020
MGMTLittle Dark Age“Review of 'Little Dark Age' by MGMT: MGMT's newest record is their best in a decade, a delightful 80s synthpop throwback with a dark sense of humour.”Max James Hill
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100 10/10762018

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