Album

Ian McLagan-compiled four-CD box from ultimate '70s boogie'n'ballads lad-band. Dedicated to Ronnie Lane

More scary nights and lovely sunrises over the mesa

Mini album from Ohio band led by Matt Berninger, the new king of manly angst

Proto-punk rocker turned troubadour Cohen made his name in the early '60s with Charleston Grotto, who were then notorious on the LA club circuit. In the 40 years since, Cohen has amassed hundreds of his big-hearted, dog-eared tunes, which blend tiki lounge jazz, Weimar cabaret, psychedelia, lurching blues and boogaloo with dark humour and extraordinary pop finesse. The results-as championed by Tom Waits and John Zorn—vaguely recall Roky Erickson, but there's no hint of a talent tragically damaged here.

No lip-syncing, backing tracks or gimmicks—only consummate talent on these 'live' late-'50s clips from Canadian TV. Cab Calloway ("Minnie The Moocher") is at his most bizarre, Nat King Cole ("Stay With Love") is finger-poppin' smooth and Sammy Davis Jr ("Gypsy In My Soul/Perdido") is a human dynamo, while the gem in this collection is Duke Ellington working in a quintet setting.

Surprisingly radio-friendly vehicle for ex-Santana drummer Michael Shrieve

Noir is the hour...

Twelfth album from Canadian champions of alt.country misery

Appetising mini album from swampy Friends Of Franz

Welcome return to form from Philadelphian roots rockers