Album Reviews

Loraine James – ‘Gentle Confrontation’ review: an inventive achievement

The electronic producer's latest album pushes the boundaries of sound and vulnerability

The National – ‘Laugh Track’ review: a heavier companion record

The band follow up April’s ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ with a surprise companion record that’s more immediate than its predecessor

Key – ‘Good & Great’ review: exactly what it says on the tin

This new mini-album may not be Key’s greatest release, but hell if it isn’t a damned good one

Madison Beer – ‘Silence Between Songs’: a dabble with Tame Impala-indebted pop

Following decade in the spotlight, Beer channels ‘60s pop and her love of Lana Del Rey and Kevin Parker on this purposeful second album

Nation Of Language – ‘Strange Disciple’ review: cult heroes continue their hot streak

With their third album, the New York City trio shows off the depth of their pop prowess

Mitski – ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’ review: masterful, as ever

The US artist's second post-hiatus record does away with the glossy sheen and favours hushed intimacy.

Corey Taylor – ‘CMF2’ review: soul-searching from Slipknot singer

The Slipknot frontman removes the mask to scratch an itch. It’s not always pretty – but that’s kind of the point

Corinne Bailey Rae – ‘Black Rainbows’ review: 2023’s biggest musical curveball

Grunge! Experimental jazz! Glam-punk! With album four, the Leeds singer strays a long way from ‘Put Your Records On’

James Blake – ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’ review: super-producer goes back to his club roots

The London-born artist's sixth album adds a new touch of colour to the atmospheric soundscapes he made his name on

Róisín Murphy – ‘Hit Parade’ review: an accomplished record marred by controversy

The Irish star follows her biggest solo success with a kaleidoscopic DJ Koze team-up, though recent controversial comments will dampen its release
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