Cosmic Opera: Act I
| Cosmic Opera: Act I | ||||
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| Released | 30 January 2026 | |||
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| Label | Columbia Records | |||
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Cosmic Opera: Act I is the fourth studio album by British musician Labrinth[1], released by Columbia Records on January 30, 2026.[2]
The first three singles from the album were "Orchestra," "S.W.M.F." and "Implosion."[2]
Critical reception
Rolling Stone, "It’s an album where Labrinth has been uncompromising in his grand vision and delivered something that sounds all the better for it."[3]
Billboard, "With his latest album, Cosmic Opera ACT I, he fuses orchestral elements with his more expected futuristic production, resulting in what has been coined as a “modern opera."[4]
The Guardian, "Moody and cinematic, songs such as IMPLOSION and S.W.M.F., bolt expansive strings on to pounding hip-hop beats."[5]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Classical Albums (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
| US Top Classical Crossover Albums (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
References
- ^ Williams, Aaron. "LABRINTH SURVIVES AN 'IMPLOSION,' IN THE LATEST SINGLE FROM HIS UPCOMING ALBUM, 'COSMIC OPERA: ACT 1'". Uproxx.
- ^ a b Gee, Andre (November 19, 2025). "LABRINTH MAKES A PENSIVE 'IMPLOSION' WITH NEW SONG". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "LABRINTH 'COSMIC OPERA: ACT 1' REVIEW: AN AMBITIOUS RECORD ON HIS OWN TERMS". Rolling Stone. 28 January 2026.
- ^ Havens, Lyndsey (January 30, 2026). "FRIDAY MUSIC GUIDE: NEW MUSIC FROM NOAH KAHAN, LABRINTH, CANNONS & MORE". Billboard.
- ^ "From Nouvelle Vague to Mock the Week: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead". The Guardian. 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Labrinth Chart History (Top Classical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Labrinth Chart History (Top Classical Crossover Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
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