Albums of the Month - May 2021


19th May 2021
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Our top picks of the latest albums to listen to every month, from pop to rap to rock. Our top choices this month will be a great addition to anyone’s record collection.

We have picked out our favourite songs from the albums below. Check out our May Songs of the Month playlist.

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Forever Isn’t Long Enough

Alfie Templeman | AWAL Recordings

Bedfordshire born singer/songwriter Alfie Templeman’s second studio album takes inspiration from the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Tame Impala, sitting on the borderlines of progressive rock and bubblegum pop.

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The Off-Season

J Cole | Roc Nation

With some heavy hitters featuring on his ninth studio album, German/American hip-hop/rap artist J Cole latest mix-tape is a testament to rhyme skills, with production from the likes of Timbaland.

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Blood Bunny

Chloe Moriondo | Elektra Records

Moving away from her early YouTube fame, singer/songwriter Chloe Moriondo releases her second album in the form of 'Blood Bunny', filled with intimate bedroom pop/indie charm.

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Black to the Future

Sons of Kemet | UMG Recordings

Formed of musicians from around the world, modern jazz supergroup Sons of Kemet took inspiration from traditional African cosmology in this collection of free jazz, fused with grime and dub.

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A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun

Aly & AJ | Aly & AJ Music LLC

Maturing from their Disney Channel days, sisters Aly & AJ release their first full length album for 14 years, with a clear distinction from their teenage pop-rock roots. Their latest album takes cues from 60s and 70s rock, filled with Californian energy.

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