Affected

In the dismal history of Rolling Stones '60s catalogue reissues, this is a first of sorts. This time, ABKCO... Universal... whoever... haven't got it completely wrong. Collected here, in their original European/US sleeves, are the thrashing, screaming baby Stones' first dozen 45s, including the three classic British EPs. Welcome as this is and despite the pretty sleeves, the '60s singles are far more conveniently housed in the long available Singles Collection.

First extracurricular project from New Order bassist, plus EP tracks, demos, remixes, new recordings and bonus CD of old but unreleased material

Dark, character-driven tale told from three angles

The cross-cutting is seamless—'20s England, '50s California and presentday New York feeding off each other, resonating, as our disaffected heroines, played impeccably by Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep, flirt with total internal breakdown. And still, it's all about that nose. Kidman's prosthetic nose. Bumpy, spongy, and slightly off-colour. You either buy it, or you don't.

Third album from erstwhile Weather Prophet Pete Astor and pal

Urban angst, Iranian-style

The reunited US college rockers get startling heavy at what may be their final UK appearance

Sophomore outing for much-vaunted 'Youthgrass' Californian trio