Here are the biggest albums released this month

Are you bored with your current playlists? Looking for something new to check out this month? We’re here to help. 

Below, you’ll find five of the biggest albums set for release in November.

HILARY WOODS - ‘Acts of Light’ [November 3rd]

She may be perennially known as ‘former JJ72 bassist’ to Irish indie fans of a certain age, but Hilary Woods has long established herself as a very fine solo artist. The Dublin-born experimental composer’s latest album was recorded and written in Ireland, Norway, Spain and with several Dublin choirs incorporated into these "nine slow hypnotic dirges".

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DAVID HOLMES - ‘Blind on a Galloping Horse’ [November 10th]

It’s been 15 years since David Holmes’ last solo album, as the Belfast man has been busy with soundtrack work and other projects.'Blind on a Galloping Horse' is described as "a 14-track interrogation of the last decade, time spent watching a decaying, fraying Britain visibly buckling in real time while tending to his own battles with mental health."

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RACHAEL LAVELLE - ‘Big Dreams’ [November 10th]

2024 is going to be a big year for Rachael Lavelle, if her debut album is anything to go by. Having spent the last few years simmering as ‘one to watch’ and appearing on albums by the likes of Villagers, the Dublin musician’s ethereal, eclectic and experimental pop debut sets her apart from many of her peers.

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DOLLY PARTON - ‘Rockstar’ [November 17th]

Dolly Parton doing rock? What more do you need to know? Remarkably, this is the country icon’s 49th studio album - and features covers of songs by The Police, Prince, Blondie and even her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, as well as a few originals and a multitude of guests including Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and Elton John.

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EMELI SANDÉ - ‘How Were We to Know’ [November 17th]

The Scottish singer-songwriter’s fifth studio album comes hot on the heels of last year’s Let’s Say for Instance - but is said to hark back to a decade ago, when Sande had her first breakthrough hit with Next to Me. The soul-pop artist’s latest endeavour “explores intimate encounters with love in all its forms, along with the risk required to pursue it.”