Album

Blaxploitation movies were suddenly so hot in 1972 that it was deemed a smart idea to bash out—as the title may have tipped you off—a black vampire chiller. It wasn't. It was horrible, in unintended ways. But Gene Page came up with a very appetising soundtrack, which you could happily stick on between Isaac Hayes' Shaft and Marvin Gaye's Trouble Man without anyone noticing too drastic a drop in class.

Disco punk debut from ex-Stereo Total bassist includes cameo from Gonzales

Belated UK release for the little guy's jazz-gospel extravaganza

Solo albums from James Brown's horn section, produced by George Clinton

British trip hoppers curate latest editions of successful compilation series

Gospel singers praise Bob, with bonus visitation by the man himself

Jazzy debut from Anthony Hopkins' girl

Prefab Sprout mainman releases extraordinary "talking book" opus

Well-connected Cornish raver calms down a bit

Energetic, buoyant contemporary jazz