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For 4,420 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 58% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Dead Man's Pop [Box Set]
Lowest review score: 10 Wake Up!
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,767 out of 4420
  2. Mixed: 622 out of 4420
  3. Negative: 31 out of 4420
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 2023
    ‘Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2023’ might not appeal to many non-fans of this shirtless icon, but what it does provide is proof that you can A) Still sound ridiculously vital and feral in your 70s and B) that one James Newell Osterberg Jr. aka Iggy Pop was bringing his a-game right till the end. Look no further if you’re looking for a slab of good old-fashioned, authority-hating, boredom-detesting noise to start your 2025.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Louder, Please
    While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, ‘Louder, Please’ is a wholly enjoyable record that captures the spirit of the dance floor with unflinching authenticity.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    CAN'T RUSH GREATNESS
    While there are moments that lack substance, ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ also provides some of the best music of Cench’s career thus far. Central Cee went into this project carrying the belt of a UK Rap mainstream heavyweight, with ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ he’s managed to retain that title.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DÍA
    Minus’ new album succeeds with its M.O. In terms of artistry, it’s similar to the work of Kelly Lee Owens, blending accessible pop tendencies with techno infused experimental flair. Yet, and perhaps more importantly, Minus has said exactly what she wanted to say, in the exactly the way she wanted to say it on DÍA.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bloom
    ‘Bloom’ is not a weak album by any stretch. The title aspires to present an album and a band that are maturing and flourishing musically, however it is difficult not to feel somewhat underwhelmed by the final result.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
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    ‘Same Kind of Lonely’ holds moments reminiscent of ‘Witness’ and his self-titled debut, while ‘Show and Tell’ stands playful in its sonic clarity. ‘Heavy On My Mind’ peels back the layers of Booker’s internalised truths, before rounding out on ‘Hope For The Night Time’, a ballad-esque piece that gives a final push into his dreamscape.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Force Majeure
    The second album by the Melbourne five-piece is a riot, in the party sense of the word.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You Are The Morning
    ‘You Are The Morning’ slides neatly into a certain lineage, while also more than holding its own. Across its 13-track span the record asserts itself with a beautifully framed sense of character, graceful in its approach and empathetic in its revelation.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Balloonerism
    Feeling distinct from his broader catalogue, ‘Balloonerism’ equally tethers itself to other points in Mac’s work. There’s a sense of cohesion here, and a consistency of quality that highlights the intent that Mac Miller had for this project.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dear Life
    David takes us on a fascinating journey exploring the human condition in the most captivating and meaningful way.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Humanhood
    ‘Humanhood’ is the most full-throated creation from The Weather Station to date. The relief is that they still have something really worth saying, which makes the album an early yardstick for all the releases to follow across the rest of the year.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Look Up
    His wheelhouse has always been in conveying emotion, profound sincerity and of course his stellar storytelling, and ‘Look Up’ is the perfect showcase for him to do that.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Full Moon
    Closing the album out, it becomes clear that Moonchild Sanelly takes a more reflective approach to the project, one that is undoubtedly her strongest to date.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Human Fear
    Fun, lean, and concise, ‘The Human Fear’ finds Franz Ferdinand looking to the future without any need to panic.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Perverts
    ‘Perverts’ is not an easy album to listen to by any definition – but that never takes away from how exceptional it is.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Who Let The Dogs Out
    As raw and energetic as ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ is, it’s over after a breathless half-hour. There’s enough variety to keep attention firmly on this exciting duo, who might just be one of the best up-and-coming British bands.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Boasting 17-tracks and a full hour of music, ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ is a love letter to his heritage that boasts some of Bad Bunny’s most definitive moments.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    rosie
    It’s a record littered with towering pop peaks.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Morayo
    A work of maturity and quiet meaning, ‘Morayo’ stands alongside some of the defining moments in Wizkid’s work. Staying true to himself, this may be his most honest full length yet, driven forwards by a higher power.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Night
    Introverted and understated but not underwhelming, ‘The Night’ rewards repeated listens and while it is unlikely to provide the viral moment that returns Saint Etienne to their rightful place in the charts or troubles new audiences, it will more than satisfy the committed and may, with the benefit of an even longer lens, be among their greatest achievements.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rome [Live]
    The band’s blend of baroque and alternative rock, sounds immense live and this show has rightly been selected as a testament to that. This is also a perfect bridge to whenever the group release their next material and with 21 tracks is somewhat of an early Christmas present for the band’s legion of fans.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Missionary
    An eager act of fan service, the results represent one of his most consistent records from the past 20 years.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Why Is the Colour of the Sky?
    At nine tracks, some short, Bananagun’s return is always enjoyable but never quite stellar. Bakel’s ability to conjure a thrilling live sound and tangible atmosphere deserves plaudits – let’s just hope that next time around, there’s a little more structure and a sound they can call 100% their own.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Vicious Creature
    As solo records go, Mayberry’s first is fun and often touching, but like many before, it is trying to find its identity.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    12
    An exciting and slightly experimental new chapter for the band and their most cohesive release in quite a while. A late-year stunner.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pink Cactus Café
    A trim 10 tracks – and 35 minutes of music – ‘Pink Cactus Café’ feels like a pared back record, a slightly old fashioned ‘two sides of vinyl’ structure.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GNX
    I think it’s safe to say that ‘GNX’ alone feels like another significant addition to Kendrick’s flawless discography. Not only shocking the world with the nature of its release, but also delivering a project to the same exceptional standard that we’ve come to expect from him.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Small Changes
    Closing on a magnificent note, it pulls together the threads on this incredible tapestry of work, a complex but warming achievement, one that feels just right to pull around your shoulders on these cold winter days.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mahashmashana
    It’s intimate yet expansive, it’s beautiful, but also reveals the ugly truth that death is inevitable for us all, but how you live your life is what counts. ‘Mahashmashana’ is assured, emotive and luminous,
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Songs for a Nervous Planet
    This timeless and fascinating collection takes you on an unparalleled sonic journey that represents the brilliance, emotional connection and enduring legacy of the band that can be found in abundance both on record and the live stage.
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