An essential glimpse into obscure and vintage African music.

Sporadically thrilling though it is, The Qemists’ latest doesn’t break any new ground.

Unfettered, uncluttered and utterly unique, Rated R still sounds as vital as ever.

The Detroit native’s classy soul record packaged with fine remixes.

A veritable trove of delights for fans of the multi-million-selling veteran rockers.

A lopsided update of the famed 1960s Canterbury Sound.

Against the odds, it might be time to sit up and pay Klaxons some respect.

A union that just keeps on giving delivers its best album yet.

The Leeds trio get better while somehow staying the same on album two.

A decidedly unusual collaborative set from the former Beautiful South man.

Gothic scream-queen digs up the dark side of the 80s.

Ex-Razorlight drummer shows that talent can lurk behind the hi-hat.

Post-shoegazing classic reissued with bonus disc of demos.

Ten tracks of timeless, simply adorned song-craft never constrained by Nashville tropes.

The Pumpkins’ best album contains one of the greatest guitar-pop songs ever.

A little wonder that’s considerably more than the sum of its admittedly excellent parts.

Fourth album from US tech-pop polymath.

Fashion-resistant Anglo-Swedish trio serve up more radio-friendly, feel-good pop.

A warm, accessible continuation of the tradition that delights with every listen.

Odean’s List makes it sound straightforward to produce a great jazz record.