{
  "id": 17470910,
  "title": "The 10 albums we couldn't stop playing last month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/the-10-albums-we-couldnt-stop-playing-last-month",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T20:52:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-01/new-albums-avalanches-fontaines-dc-troye-sivan-qotsa-sampa-sycco/107318012"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October, amidst the slow-down of album releases as we approached the end of the year, a selection of extraordinary music surfaced. Here are ten remarkable albums released this month that captivated listeners.\n\nNo Bad Memories, a 31-track album by the enigmatic group, masterfully fuses nostalgic obsolete technology samples with feel-good dance music and pop collaborations. The result is a kaleidoscope of sound where Carly Simon, Mike Patton, and emerging talent like John Galcier coexist with unforgettable TV themes and Nokia start-up sounds.\n\nThe Avalanches weave a technicolor sonic tapestry, showcasing their innovative artistry in their latest entry. For those who appreciate Jamie xx, Barry Can't Swim, and Gorillaz, this album is an indispensable addition to their esteemed discography.\n\nFontaines D.C. have solidified their status as a festival-headlining, stadium-filling rock band with their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber. Despite their newfound fame, the band maintains their introspective and moody sound, highlighted by a standout duet with Rosalía titled \"Where Is Gone?\"\n\nTroye Sivan's fourth album, She's The Best, reflects his personal growth as he enters his 30s. The album explores the liminal spaces between touring and celebrity, showcasing Sivan's lyrical maturity and experimentation. Collaborations with Madonna and Sir Ian McKellen add further depth to this emotionally charged collection.\n\nSampa The Great's third album, Nu Zamrock, is a bold fusion of Zamrock, hip-hop, and soul. Drawing inspiration from her blood uncle's pioneering role in Zimbabwean rock, Sampa The Great delivers powerful, poetic bars that celebrate her spiritual potency and disdain for industry condescension. The album softens in its second half with surprising collaborations and heartfelt tracks like \"Gone\" and \"I Can Love.\"\n\nQueens of the Stone Age continue to redefine their signature sound on their ninth album, Perfect. With a diverse range of styles, from mellow and spacey to folksy and bittersweet, QOTSA successfully skewers their music and captivates listeners with the unexpected.",
  "summary": "Are new albums from The Avanches, Fontaines D.C. and Troye Sivan worth the hype? We dig into October's best new music.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}