by James Forryan
hmv London; 28/04/2017
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This Week's New Albums: April 28th 2017
Gorillaz, Mary J. Blige, Feist and Mark Lanegan are amongst this week's new albums...
Gorillaz – Humanz
Parlophone
Damon Albarn & co. return with their fifth album Humanz, their first album in seven years featuring 20 brand new tracks and a guest list that includes Grace Jones, Pusha T, Danny Brown and many, many more.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 2
Disney
The soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is in stores this week and includes tracks by the likes of George Harrison, Parliament, Cheap Trick and Fleetwood Mac.
Mary J. Blige – Strength of a Woman
Island Records
The woman they call 'The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul' returns with her thirteenth studio album today, which includes appearances from Kanye West, Kaytranada and Missy Elliott.
Feist – Pleasure
Polydor
The Canadian singer-songwriter returns with her fifth album today, her first since 2011's Metals.
Mark Lanegan – Gargoyle
Heavenly Recordings
The Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age man is back with his tenth album under his own name this week
The Cranberries – Something Else
BMG
The Irish band release their new album today, which revisits and reimagines a collection of their finest songs, performed along with the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
New Found Glory – Makes Me Sick
Hopeless
The Florida-based rockers unleash their ninth studio album Makes Me Sick today
DJ Format & Abdominal – Still Hungry
AAF Records
The Southampton-born DJ reunites with Canadian rapper Abdominal for a third time on what is the DJ / producer's fifth album in total.
Thurston Moore – Rock 'n' Roll Consciousness
Ecstatic Peace Library
The former Sonic Youth frontman returns today with his fifth solo album, recorded at The Church in London's Crouch End and produced by Adele collaborator Paul Epworth.
Various Artists - Acoustic Hits
Universal Music TV
Featuring over 40 acoustic guitar-led hits from a range of artists including James Bay, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, this new two-CD compilation arrives in stores today.
Various Artists – Club Classics
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound release their latest compilation today, a three-CD set packed with classic house tunes
Various Artists - Eurovision Song Contest 2017: Kyiv
UMC
This new compilation featuring all the songs from this year's Eurovision entrants arrives in stores today.