We're now past 2026's halfway mark, and already it's shaping up to be a vintage year for new albums. What we said: "Gorillaz' most ambitious, and moving, record to date... ★★★★" Read MOJO's review in fullShabaka - Of The Earth(SHABAKA RECORDS/WARP)In a nutshell: The sax is back! What we said: "Another ‘new age’ in Shabaka’s story dawns... ★★★★" Read MOJO's review in fullSqueeze - Trixies(BMG)In a nutshell: Revived and newly recorded, Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook’s pre-fame project might be the best work of their career. What we said: "For Madonna, the musical pull of the dance floor is not just about escape but catharsis, a way of releasing dark buried emotion... ★★★★" Read MOJO's review in fullPanda Bear And Sonic Boom - A ? Of When(DOMINO)In a nutshell: Animal Collective/Spacemen 3 cosmic seekers throw open their cabinet of musical curiosities on second collaborative LP.