Adès is the most consistent and compelling composer of his generation.

A credible jazz album for those who never knew they liked the genre.

Tight, concise and thrillingly sharp, High on Fire’s latest is boundlessly impressive.

Undoubtedly impressive, well-honed and slickly produced.

A treat for fans, but younger ears might wonder what the fuss was ever about.

Long-term fans of Pollock, and The Delgados, will find their expectations met.

Lives up both to its rebellious, riotous ambition and its rich musical heritage.

Reminds us that pop and dance music can be subversive without foregoing accessibility.

As hot as a deep-frozen chicken fillet, this soulless Auto-Tune-fest is one to avoid.

The latest posthumous Hendrix album offers underwhelming ‘new’ material.

A super-smart pop album at the top of its game.

Emerges from the swampland armed with an acoustic, and desire in its belly.

A transatlantic musical campaign whose eccentric heart makes it hard to resist.

A sweet’n’sour and head-spinningly trippy set from Messrs Mercer and Burton.

Quite understated and beautifully played, Drever’s singing peerless throughout.

Griffin and her cohorts deliver a collection of astonishing songs.

Fela wasn’t the only Afrobeat star in 1970s Nigeria – but he was certainly the best.

Tough, rootsy grooves and plentiful hooks give this mbaqanga music broad appeal.

A powerful statement from a revitalized and still-relevant band.

A stripped-back affair, but overly familiar and sadly nondescript.