The Line of Best Fit’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 143 reviews of 143 albums, going back to 2014, each next to the album’s Breakdown. 142 of them come from Wikipedia ratings boxes, mostly for older albums.
Top critics
- Steven Loftin 11 reviews
- Tanatat Khuttapan 8 reviews
- David Cobbald 6 reviews
- Sam Franzini 6 reviews
- John Amen 4 reviews
24 reviews with no named critic yet.
What it reviews
- Pop 37%
- Indie & Alternative 23%
- Hip-Hop & Rap 12%
- Rock 9%
- Electronic 6%
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By the numbers
77average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (143 reviews)
62%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
14points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
6albums given a perfect score (4.2% of its reviews)
3A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
66different critics with a byline on its reviews here
60%of its scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (143 albums)
10points, on average, between its release-week reviews and where the other critics ended up (78 reviews)
How its scores spread
- 0–492
- 50s7
- 60s19
- 70s30
- 80s41
- 90+44
Its top scores
Fontaines D.C.Skinty Fia 100 Steven Loftin
Lil Nas XMontero 100 PJ Somervelle
BTSMap of the Soul: 7 100 Sophia Simon-Bashall
John ColtraneBoth Directions at Once: The Lost Album 100 Geoff Cowart
Sufjan StevensJavelin 100 Matthew Kim
Leonard CohenThanks for the Dance 100 Ross Horton
Freddie GibbsAlfredo 95 Jack Bray
Charli XCXMusic, Fashion, Film 90 Michael Hoffman
Every review
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 Rachel ChinouririI think I spoke too soon“In reliving her younger clubbing days, Rachel Chinouriri shares a dreamlike reminiscence of turmoil and regret on I think I spoke too soon.” | Julienne Loreto Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 78 | Oct 16, 2026 |
 Miley CyrusBass Persuades“Bass Persuades may not be as progressive as last year's Something Beautiful, but it’s fascinating all the same.” | Quentin Harrison Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 64 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Charli XCXMusic, Fashion, Film“On her most fully-realised statement yet, Charli xcx has nothing to prove to the industry – perhaps even more difficult here, she’s proving herself to herself.” | Michael Hoffman Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 82 | Jul 23, 2026 |
 GorillazThe Mountain“The most substantial and satisfying Gorillaz album in ten years, The Mountain feels deeper and more emotionally resonant than any of its predecessors.” | Janne Oinonen Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 83 | Feb 25, 2026 |
 Charli XCXWuthering Heights“Wuthering Heights is a tastefully dense, direful, and claustrophobic record that studies Charli xcx's career in retrospect.” | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 79 | Feb 13, 2026 |
 Florence + the MachineEverybody Scream“Emanating with radiant energy, Everybody Scream finds Florence + the Machine feeding on their unruliest impulses yet.” | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 83 | Oct 31, 2025 |
 Demi LovatoIt’s Not That Deep | David Cobbald Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 77 | Oct 24, 2025 |
 Cardi BAm I the Drama?“Whereas Cardi B's charismatic, blockbuster debut Invasion of Privacy used every minute of its runtime, AM I THE DRAMA? wavers and meanders around tracks that are fine at best and…” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 71 | Sep 19, 2025 |
 Tyler, the CreatorDon’t Tap the Glass“DON’T TAP THE GLASS emphasises Tyler, The Creator's commitment to expressing as much of himself as possible.” | John Amen Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 74 | Jul 22, 2025 |
 Addison RaeAddison | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 74 | Jun 6, 2025 |
 Gwen StefaniBouquet (Gwen Stefani album) | Franzini Sam Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 57 | 2024 |
 Shawn MendesShawn | Sam Franzini Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 69 | 2024 |
 Tyler, the CreatorChromakopia“CHROMAKOPIA continues piecing together the Tyler, The Creator puzzle without making the picture any clearer.” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 78 | 2024 |
 Amyl and the SniffersCartoon Darkness“Cartoon Darkness seeks to double-down on everything they’ve been keenly astute at, and more.” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 81 | 2024 |
 The CureSongs of a Lost World“For illustrative purposes, Songs Of A Lost World is The Cure’s finest work since Thatcher was in power.” | Joshua Mills Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 90 | 2024 |
 Kylie MinogueTension II | Quentin Harrison Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 86 | 2024 |
 Katy Perry143“Katy Perry sparks nothing on 143. It’s all about easy endings and uncomplicated emotions.” | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 20 2/10 | 40 | 2024 |
 Sabrina CarpenterShort n’ Sweet | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 78 | 2024 |
 Ice SpiceY2K!“Y2K attempts new Ice Spice angles but ultimately it results in underbaked effort.” | Sam Franzini Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 62 | 2024 |
 Charli XCXBrat“Brat is Charli XCX's entry into the insecure dance music pantheon” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 86 | 2024 |
 Billie EilishHit Me Hard and Soft“Hit Me Hard and Soft finds Billie Eilish delivering ten dense, luxurious-sounding and well-packaged anecdotes on every stage of love.” | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 85 | 2024 |
 Rachel ChinouririWhat a Devastating Turn of Events | Sam Franzini Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 81 | 2024 |
 Blink-182One More Time…“There’s no doubt One More Time… is the band hitting a new peak. They’ve set aside all the bullshit and honed in on what it is we – and they…” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 69 | 2023 |
 DrakeFor All the Dogs“The focus is unclear throughout most of For All The Dogs as Drake delivers a repetitive, monotonous project that he shleps through to finish out his current record deal.” | Josh Herring Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 49 | 2023 |
 Doja CatScarlet“Scarlet, is for all intents and purposes a new world that Doja Cat has woven. While she’s always had a knack for vocal gymnastics with her signature rasp, this new…” | PJ Somerville Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 66 | 2023 |
 Ellie GouldingHigher Than Heaven“Higher Than Heaven is pure candy floss in the best way – little substance, but the sugar rush is so immaculate it ends up not mattering.” | Sam Franzini Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 74 | 2023 |
 Depeche ModeMemento Mori“After almost 40 years in the business, Depeche Mode are still at the top of their game and Memento Mori proves the group are ready to explore their vulnerabilities in…” | Vicky Greer Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 82 | 2023 |
 Miley CyrusEndless Summer Vacation“Endless Summer Vacation is a good album with each track deserving of a listen, but in the same breath, the majority of them aren’t worthy of a replay either.” | David Cobbald Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 75 | 2023 |
 SkrillexDon’t Get Too Close | David Cobbald Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 63 | 2023 |
 ParamoreThis Is Why“Like all good jangling indie bop purveyors, beneath the fluctuations of chipper notes from Paramore swims a dark underbelly, and This Is Why relishes in this fact” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 86 | 2023 |
 RayeMy 21st Century Blues“The album has excellent high points – tracks that showcase what brought RAYE to the forefront in the first place.” | Hayley Milross Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 78 | 2023 |
 Ava MaxDiamonds & Dancefloors“An unashamed party album, Ava Max's Diamonds & Dancefloors is a solid enough collection of tight synthpop beats and strong vocal performances” | Sam Franzini Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 76 | 2023 |
 SZASOS“SOS is a staggeringly confident record, all in SZA’s familiar playground of lush and vibrant R&B.” | Ims Taylor Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 89 | 2022 |
 BjörkFossora“Bjork’s tenth album Fossora is a celebration of family, friendship and beats – and it bangs harder than any Bjork record has in a very long time.” | Paul Bridgewater Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 81 | 2022 |
 SlipknotThe End, So Far“The End, So Far chews Slipknot's listeners up and spits them out an hour later feeling beaten, battered and ultimately, cleansed with their older and wiser outlook” | Dave Beech Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 72 | 2022 |
 BlackpinkBorn Pink“BLACKPINK provide ample entertainment with explosive choruses but Born Pink still falls flat, while they seem strangely restricted when compared to their full potential” | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 68 | 2022 |
 Demi LovatoHoly Fvck“Demi Lovato recognises and embraces the non-linear nature of recovery through HOLY FVCK's rip-roaring metal and punk sounds” | Tom Williams Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | 2022 |
 Calvin HarrisFunk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 | Izzy Sigston Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 58 | 2022 |
 LizzoSpecial“Lizzo's good intentions shine but fail to make an impact through the steamrolled sheen of Special” | Sam Franzini Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 74 | 2022 |
 Harry StylesHarry’s House“Harry’s House invites you to look closer at one of pop’s biggest icons” | Caitlin Chatterton Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 81 | 2022 |
 Florence + the MachineDance Fever | Liam Inscoe-Jones Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 81 | 2022 |
| Fontaines D.C.Skinty Fia“Skinty Fia is a rich, full-bodied third entry in Fontaines DC's beautifully dark universe” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 10/10 | 89 | 2022 |
 RosalíaMotomami“Rosalía indulges every side of herself on the victorious MOTOMAMI” | Liam Inscoe-Jones Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 90 | 2022 |
 Charli XCXCrash“Charli XCX’s ‘Crash’ is an effortless reversion to commercial pop | Best Fit” | Luke Ballance Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 77 | 2022 |
 Avril LavigneLove Sux“Avril Lavigne walks the fine line of nostalgia on Love Sux” | Tom Williams Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 72 | 2022 |
 alt-JThe Dream | Ross Horton Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | 2022 |
 The WeekndDawn FM“An upbeat The Weeknd perfects his pop formula on Dawn FM, a radio show for the end of the world” | Liam Inscoe-Jones Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 82 | 2022 |
 ABBAVoyage“After a 40-year absence, ABBA still ignite pure disco pleasure on fun nostalgia trip Voyage” | Kieran Macadie Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 69 | 2021 |
 Lana Del ReyBlue Banisters“Lana Del Rey’s Blue Banisters is a disarmingly warm and pared-back selection of songs new and old” | Luke Ballance Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 76 | 2021 |
| Lil Nas XMontero“A portal into future pop history, Lil Nas X's iconic MONTERO is written for our younger selves” | PJ Somervelle Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 10/10 | 83 | 2021 |
 Amyl and the SniffersComfort to Me“Amyl and The Sniffers earn their punk icon stripes on the blistering Comfort To Me” | Chris Todd Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 87 | 2021 |
 DrakeCertified Lover Boy“Drake's Certified Lover Boy is well executed yet devoid of ambition” | William Rosebury Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 54 | 2021 |
 HalseyIf I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power | Marie Oleinik Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 78 | 2021 |
 TurnstileGlow On“Turnstile deepen their uncompromising punk vision on Glow On” | Robin Ferris Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 89 | 2021 |
 ChvrchesScreen Violence | Marie Oleinik Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 76 | 2021 |
 The KillersPressure Machine | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 80 | 2021 |
 Billie EilishHappier Than Ever“On her new album HAPPIER THAN EVER, Billie Eilish explores the depths of beige by diving into genreless dystopia and mood playlist fillers.” | Matthew Kent Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 81 | 2021 |
 Pop SmokeFaith“Faith is the ultimate affirmation of Pop Smoke’s musical transcendence” | Udit Mahalingam Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 56 | 2021 |
 MigosCulture III | Leo Culp Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 76 | 2021 |
 Marina DiamandisAncient Dreams In A Modern Land“MARINA soars on the multi-threaded Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land” | Red Dziri Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 75 | 2021 |
 Kid CudiMan on the Moon III: The Chosen“Kid Cudi's Man On The Moon trilogy finds a worthy finale in The Chosen” | Luke Ballance Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | 2020 |
 Miley CyrusPlastic Hearts“Plastic Hearts is Miley Cyrus as a fiercely independent woman with a musical attitude” | Bella Fleming Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | 2020 |
 Little MixConfetti“Little Mix get up to the same old tricks on an attempt to move forward with Confetti” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 55 5.5/10 | 73 | 2020 |
 Sam SmithLove Goes“Sam Smith finds self-love and confidence on their multifaceted third outing Love Goes” | Bella Fleming Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 65 | 2020 |
 Alanis MorissetteSuch Pretty Forks in the Road | Narzra Ahmed Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 75 | 2020 |
 Fontaines D.C.A Hero’s Death | Ross Horton Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 8.5/10 | 83 | 2020 |
 Ellie GouldingBrightest Blue“Ellie Goulding brings a dose of welcome introspection with a side of pop collaborations” | Dave Beech Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 7.5/10 | 72 | 2020 |
 Juice WrldLegends Never Die“Juice WRLD's legacy remains a powerful reminder of complex human nature” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 76 | 2020 |
 Dua LipaFuture Nostalgia“Could Dua Lipa be the greatest pop star of this generation? Future Nostalgia certainly seems to suggest so” | Chris Taylor Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 86 | 2020 |
 Megan Thee StallionSuga“A no holds barred affair which proves the rising rap star is a force to be reckoned with” | Udit Mahalingam Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 75 | 2020 |
| BTSMap of the Soul: 7“K-pop superstars return with superb new record” | Sophia Simon-Bashall Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 10/10 | 81 | 2020 |
 HalseyManic“Another confessional masterstroke from the American singer” | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 79 | 2020 |
 Céline DionCourage“There’s a sad irony to the title of this album” | Udit Mahalingam Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 67 | 2019 |
| John ColtraneBoth Directions at Once: The Lost Album | Geoff Cowart Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 10/10 | 87 | 2018 |
 Death GripsYear of the Snitch | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 70 | 2018 |
 Lily AllenNo Shame | Helena Wadia Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 78 | 2018 |
 Brand NewScience Fiction“Science Fiction is one of the rock albums of the year, and if it is the case – as is rumoured – that it's Brand New's last, then it's also…” | Nathan Westley Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 82 | 2017 |
 HalseyHopeless Fountain Kingdom“22-year-old alt-pop songstress crafts an album that feels more intimate and personal than her debut while also trying her hand at several different incarnations of pop that might suit her…” | Grant Rindner Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 69 | 2017 |
 Zara LarssonSo Good“zara larsson, so good, album, review, john bell” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 55 5.5/10 | 69 | 2017 |
 GrimesArt Angels“On Art Angels, Grimes’ high art experimentation falls into mainstream territory with only fleeting moments of brilliance.” | Charlotte Krol Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 82 | 2015 |
 MØNo Mythologies to Follow“On her debut album, Karen Ørsted not only proves she's capable of crafting a superb collection of pristine pop, but that despite the ceaseless flood of Scandi-pop gold, she's unequivocally…” | Laurence Day Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 75 | 2014 |
| Freddie GibbsAlfredo | Jack Bray Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 9.5/10 | 86 | |
 AURORAAll My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 8.5/10 | 78 | |
 Amyl and the SniffersAmyl and the Sniffers“Aussie punks don't mess about on their first full-length album” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | |
 Dead Can DanceAnastasis | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 65 | |
 Dawn LandesBluebird“Landes returns with an album made in the wake of a divorce, but rather than wallow in self-pity, she searches for the positives.” | Andrew Hannah Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 70 | |
 5 Seconds of SummerCalm | Sophia Simon-Bashall Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 80 | |
 ClairoCharm | Adele Julia Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 82 | |
 Kelly ClarksonChemistry | Shearmen Thaadeus Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 70 | |
 KygoCloud Nine | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 53 | |
 Years & YearsCommunion“Years & Years aren’t pioneers, but working with what they have, they’ve delivered a collection of pop tunes that should light up 2015.” | Daniel Jeakins Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 7.5/10 | 66 | |
 Demi LovatoDancing with the Devil: the Art of Starting Over | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 73 | |
 Duran DuranDanse Macabre | Simon Heavisides Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 66 | |
 Kacey MusgravesDeeper Well | Tanatat Khuttapan Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 76 | |
 Kanye WestDonda 2 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 4/10 | 46 | |
 MayhemEsoteric Warfare | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | |
 Ariana GrandeEternal Sunshine | David Cobbald Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 79 | |
 The Chemical BrothersFor That Beautiful Feeling | Chris Todd Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 84 | |
 MØForever Neverland | Abigail Firth Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 8.5/10 | 69 | |
 KeshaGag Order | Emma Thimgren Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 73 | |
 Nine Inch NailsGhosts V: Together | Tyler Damara Kelly Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 8.5/10 | 76 | |
 Little MixGlory Days | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 77 | |
 Jung KookGolden | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 73 | |
 Tate McRaeI Used to Think I Could Fly | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 70 | |
 The KillersImploding the Mirage | Steven Loftin Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 8.5/10 | 79 | |
 J-hopeJack in the Box | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 83 | |
| Sufjan StevensJavelin | Matthew Kim Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 10/10 | 84 | |
 RadioheadKid A Mnesia | Janne Oinonen Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 92 | |
 NasKing’s Disease II | Chase McMullen Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 Willow SmithLately I Feel Everything | Kate Crudgington Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 76 | |
 PlaceboLoud Like Love | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 55 | |
 Marina DiamandisLove + Fear“Much-loved pop innovator changes direction on album four” | Abigail Firth Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 62 | |
 Lady GagaMayhem | David Cobbald Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 79 | |
 MØMotordrome | John Amen Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 69 | |
 StromaeMultitude | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 Jack WhiteNo Name | Noah Barker Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 82 | |
 WeezerOK Human | Alex Wisgard Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 72 | |
 John CalePOPtical Illusion | Simon Heavisides Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 84 | |
 Melanie MartinezPortals | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 70 | |
 Bring Me the HorizonPost Human: Survival Horror | Callum Foulds Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 7.5/10 | 73 | |
 DeftonesPrivate Music | Joshua Mills Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 89 | |
 Shania TwainQueen of Me“Hinting at Shania Twain’s vivacious personality, but never quite letting us in, Queen of Me isn’t as emotionally resonant as her previous works, but still manages to deliver the expected…” | Connor Shelton Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 6/10 | 50 | |
 SkrillexQuest for Fire | David Cobbald Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 71 | |
 Taylor SwiftRed (Taylor’s Version) | Paul Bridgewater Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 87 | |
 Twenty One PilotsScaled and Icy | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 65 | |
 Bob DylanShadow Kingdom | Janne Oinen Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 ClairoSling | Jay Singh Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 82 | |
 Margo PriceStrays“Margo Price's fourth outing Strays features an underlying sense of artistic freedom and spontaneous eclecticism resulting in a blossoming creative emancipation” | John Amen Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 78 | |
 SuicideSuicide | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 Thom YorkeTall Tales | Christopher Hamilton-Peach Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 80 | |
| Leonard CohenThanks for the Dance | Ross Horton Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 10/10 | 86 | |
 Chappell RoanThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 Manic Street PreachersThe Ultra Vivid Lament | Alex Franquelli Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 76 | |
 InterpolThis Mirror Weighs a Ton | Matt Young Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 80 | |
 WaxahatcheeTigers Blood“While Saint Cloud arguably represents the apex of Waxahatchee’s hook-savviness, Tigers Blood features flawlessly sculpted melodies as well as vocals that are more notably complex and lyrics that more thoroughly…” | John Amen Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 88 | |
 Bad ReligionTrue North | Joe Goggins Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 73 | |
 PinkTrustfall | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 5/10 | 64 | |
 Earl SweatshirtVoir Dire | Noah Barker Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 77 | |
 Charli XCXVroom Vroom | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 68 | |
 Arcade FireWe | Christopher Hamilton-Peach Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 9/10 | 79 | |
 Lily AllenWest End Girl | Hayley Milross Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 83 | |
 DIIVZIRP!“As beloved Brooklyn shoegazers, DIIV's constant has long been their ponderous, enveloping atmosphere, but on ZIRP! they’ve pared it back – with sorely mixed results.” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 75 | |
 Iggy PopZombie Birdhouse“A flawed sleaze-rock opus that deserves reappraisal” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 8/10 | 58 |