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Brussels Sprouts

Staggeringly diverse re-releases from Belgian label a decade ahead of its time

Undertones – Teenage Kicks: The Story Of The Undertones

John Peel relives The Undertones' brief but brilliant career with the five founding members, friends, helpers and some great old clips. Describing the problems of success, the rift with Feargal Sharkey and the final split, the band defend their reformation with a new singer.

Stone’s Soul Picnic

Big-voiced, deep soul belter. From Devon, obviously

Lisa Gerrard With Patrick Cassidy – Immortal Memory

Profound Celtic-inflected soundscapes from Dead Can Dance singer

Bobby Conn And The Glass Gypsies – The Homeland

Chicago's king of camp cool recovers from major head surgery to mess with everyone's brain

Various Artists – All Night Long: Classic ’80s Grooves

Late burst of speed from Motown in original album and/or 12-inch single form

Rhyme Kingpins

A masterpiece of rap's golden age, now with second CD of extras

Mark Lanegan – Here Comes That Weird Chill

The dark lord lightens up, relatively

Sodastream – A Minor Revival

Winsome Australian duo's third album

Mint Source

Postmodern country from balmy-voiced Lambchopper
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