John Winston Lennon; the formative years

Low budget US indie, funny and charming with Joshua Leonard

Macca’s rather rocking return to the old Shea Stadium offers more than just nostalgia

Potent two-disc set of The Mule’s onstage artistry, drawn from his 2008 tours of America and Europe.

I'm going to be rolling out my personal favourite 100 albums of the year in the next couple of days or so; as fast as I can find all the links, basically. Apologies in advance for the self-indulgence, and also if I've forgotten anything obvious...

Paris and Ottowa shows get the reissue treatment

'Prima Donna' comes to the UK next April

New version of 'Under Great White Northern Lights' features a host of Jack and Meg rarities

Limited edition vinyl single is also on the way

Lou Reed, Moe Tucker and Doug Yule chat about the band's history at Q&A session