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For 3,871 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 57% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 Dead Man's Pop [Box Set]
Lowest review score: 10 Wake Up!
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,241 out of 3871
  2. Mixed: 601 out of 3871
  3. Negative: 29 out of 3871
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Natural Disaster
    Overall, a pleasantly harmless album with some clear highlights. However, it will be interesting to see how the US singer varies her work as she begins her solo career.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Feminine Divine
    Held together by a singular sense of purpose, ‘The Feminine Divine’ is at times daring, at others anthemic. Both puzzling and entrancing, it refuses to be hemmed in by past success, reaching out instead for new challenges.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Love Hallucination
    ‘Love Hallucination’ is further evidence she’s now one of the label’s strongest artists, and also one of the most consistent creators of the past ten years. She may have slowly left her bedroom and found her way into the club, but Jessy Lanza continues to produce intimate moments you can get lost in.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Snooper
    Snõõper have succeeded in creating an album that celebrates the joy of live music, while not sacrificing any of their energy, originality or fun in the process.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Ballad of Darren
    Tense, manic strings chop away at the languid celebration, presaging a gathering storm of noise that reaches its peak only to be plunged abruptly into silence. No neat resolutions here, folks. Onwards.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You & I
    There’s still the trademark sass and joie de vivre throughout, but this feels like a more mature and evolved body of work from Rita who has shed her skin to show some vulnerability and creativity than before.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I Care So Much That I Dont Care at All
    He’s deftly left himself room to manoeuvre, but at this rate, there’s a hyperpop throne with his name on it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Supermodels
    Claud’s ability to create earnest, anecdotal songs ensures ‘Supermodels’ is not just a queer-pop triumph but a universal one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beautiful & Brutal Yard
    ‘Beautiful and Brutal Yard‘ sees the Uju Militer remind us why he’s so adored. ‘Intro’ finds Hus sounding rejuvenated and full of new source material.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    IRL
    A glittering gem amongst recent releases, ‘IRL’ sees Mahalia defining herself as a long-standing name within British RnB.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pink Tape
    Only their most dogged of fans would have expected such brilliance – this lengthy, thrill-a-minute release could well be their finest moment.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
    Although fans are nostalgically pining for the innocent, youthful sound of her voice from her early albums, there’s no questioning that she has a more controlled and comfortable vocal ability now.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Slugs of Love
    ‘Slugs of Love’ manages to evade repetition and monotony despite their stripped-back demeanour – resulting in a record residing in sensual sophistication and ease.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Greater Wings
    The closing run of tracks on the album are some of the most musically interesting she has released to date.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross
    Theatrical and majestic, ANOHNI’s supple world-building acts as a mirror to her soul – ‘My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross’ may well be her masterpiece.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Messy
    A bold, impressive debut offering, it finds the songwriter’s perfectionist streak paying off.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I Inside the Old Year Dying
    While one of her least immediate records, it stands as one of her most rewarding.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Snake Sideways
    ‘Snake Sideways’ is a culmination of all of Do Nothing’s talents, and a great debut album which is perfect for the live setting – where the band thrives.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blowout
    Overall, this is peak John Carroll Kirby and, dare I say, his strongest album to date. It hits all the points you want, and then some.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Good Witch
    ‘The Good Witch’ is a dazzling little record that is as entertaining to listen to as it sounds like it was for Peters to make.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I Don't Know
    A thrilling return, ‘I Don’t Know’ finds bdrmm breaking down the walls around them to claim a space of pure freedom.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Picture of Bunny Rabbit
    Hopefully we won’t have long to wait for the next instalment but before that let’s just bask in the beauty of this beautiful album.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All Her Plans
    ‘All Her Plans’ is a triumph, a record that will certainly send these Aussie rockers to soaring new heights.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Is It?
    While it might not be as cohesive as some of his previous work, ‘Is It?’ is a beautiful reconciliation, revelling in making something from a place of struggle.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A Gift & a Curse
    Locating solace in his craft, Gunna pushes himself to the limit on an album that somehow finds focus amid the chaos
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Further Out Than the Edge
    ‘Further Out Than The Edge’ is a creatively rich and inspiring debut from Speakers Corner Quartet, an emblem of their sixteen years spent together as a community of musicians.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Work of Art
    In the end, ‘Work Of Art’ is fun and eye-catching, but you’re left thinking that more depth will surely come as Asake evolves into his place in the top tier of international music.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ÁTTA
    Sigur Ros’ world-building abilities haven’t been dulled by a decade of group inactivity – each moment is laden with colour, and mood.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In Times New Roman...
    With ‘In Times New Roman…’ Homme and co. have crafted a darkly seductive return, an intoxicating psychedelic record that drips with equal parts malice and renewal. It’s good to have them back.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Off Planet
    Packing so much in comes at the risk of a more diluted sound and an album which lacks a strong sense of cohesive unity. This is most apparent in the first two ‘planets’, where the result is a little muddled. When not biting off more than they can chew by integrating three entirely different featured artists within a five track part (see ‘Off Planet Part 1’), the album is a fresh and interesting take on experimental electronica.
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