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MOR superstar’s third album: subtle, political, surprisingly radical

Pioneering soul legend's back catalogue finally gets respect it deserves

The Rolling Stones recently cancelled what would have been their first ever visit to China. But Morcheeba made the trip earlier this year and their visit is commemorated on From Brixton to Beijing WARNER MUSIC VISION . Live footage, film of the band tobogganing down the Great Wall and a cameo appearance by Lambchop's Kurt Wagner contribute to an intelligently produced DVD that is several cuts above your average point-and-shoot tour diary.

The cult of Mackenzie continues, with sessions either side of Alan Rankine's exit

Three-CD discovery from original Queen of Cool

Five-CD anthology from swing-era rebel