Album

Shanghai Knights – Hollywood

Not a film many people outside the Jackie Chan Completists Society will be urging you to see, but a nifty set of British '60s sounds, avoiding the usual chestnuts and instead dredging up memories you never knew you had, like "Winchester Cathedral" by The New Vaudeville Band, possibly the oddest pop song ever conceived. Although it's given a run for its pottiness by Roger Miller's "England Swings".

Bobby Womack – Looking For A Love: The Best Of Bobby Womack 1968-76

Fine compilation from influential soul legend who wrote "It's All Over Now"

Various Artists – Strawberry Bubblegum

What 10cc did before they became 10cc

The Wisdom Of Harry – Torch Division

Third album from erstwhile Weather Prophet Pete Astor and pal

Garlic – Jam Sabbatical

Second LP from oddball London six-piece, produced by Lenny (Tricky) Franchi

The Dirtbombs – Dangerous Magical Noise

Enjoyable set from garage veteran

Mojave 3 – Spoon And Rafter

Contemplative fourth album from Thames Valley five-piece

The Fiery Furnaces – Gallowsbird’s Bark

The most exciting US boy/girl duo since The White Stripes

Biting Tongues

Re-release of albums by legendary '80s Factory band featuring 808 State's Graham Massey

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