Sudan Archives – Natural Brown Prom Queen
Aided by a number of likeminded producers to help fulfil her vision, Parks comes across as an open book, delivering a lushly atmospheric portrayal of a woman who takes pleasure in living in the moment.
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Viagra Boys – Cave World
The searing third album by the Swedish post-punk renegades is a manifesto on stupidity, taking their depraved, ideologically-charged satire into more sonically adventurous territory.
Spiritualized – Everything Was Beautiful
On his ninth LP, Jason Pierce continues to poke a little fun at his own expense, alluding to being in a state of perpetual medical dependence while revelling in the joy of being human.
Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Wet Leg’s hotly anticipated self-titled debut is no slapped-together producer’s vision of what the kids should like. Its authenticity is what makes it so addictive, so accessible.
Nilüfer Yanya – PAINLESS
Nilüfer Yanya draws strength from her emotional resilience on PAINLESS.
Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
To borrow a turn of phrase, Big Thief focus on, quite literally, the journey and not the destination. The result is the most compelling case in years on the potential of the journey—the insights to be gleaned, the friendships to be strengthened, your own potential waiting to be untapped.
Spoon – Lucifer On the Sofa
Lucifer on the Sofa could be considered a more straight-ahead, minimalist affair. That said, it also retains Spoon's ability to reshape classic rock sounds and colour outside the lines.