Album

Sam Cooke With The Soul Stirrers – The Complete Specialty Recordings

Classic '50s gospel group singing from influential sweet soul man

This Month In Americana

Stunning two-CD document of last summer's Louisville, Kentucky shows. DVD to follow

Holy Smokes

Two helpings of previously unreleased material from the leading political comedian of his generation

Bombshell Rocks – From Here And On

Swedish punk with melodic flair

Good Charlotte – The Young And The Hopeless

Maryland foursome produce second album of kiddie-pleasing punk

Erlend Øye – Unrest

Kings Of Convenience man goes electronic on solo debut

Pavement – Slanted And Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe

Indie landmark gets elaborate two-CD reissue

They Might Be Giants – Dial-A-Song—20 Years Of TMBG

Wacky Brooklyn combo who defy taste and fashion but can write a song about that, too

Buddy Miller – Midnight And Lonesome

Nashville-based Miller's stock has never been higher: Emmylou Harris' musical director for the past five years; superb 2001 collaboration with wife Julie narrowly edged out by Dylan's Love & Theft at the Grammys. Four albums in, this is his finest solo foray yet, remarkable for Miller's skilfully-woven fretwork and plaintive moonlit moan. A couple of throwaway rockers aside, its ambitious scope reins in cajun, dirty blues and old-time country.

Crooning Glory

Big easy listening on second full-length album from Sheffield songsmith
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