Second layer

Second release from Californian dreamers

Superbly packaged box set of all five Garcia solo discs, plus oodles of outtakes

Two towering '80s icons get back on track but with some way to go

Subtle, surprisingly gritty Sundance-winning comedy-drama

Outstanding neo-classicism from German composer/pianist

Classy comeback from former Cream man

Fifth and possibly best album from left-field chamber ensemble

Mid-price reissue of '90s R&B landmark

This legendary album, the centrepiece of the so-called "Doom Trilogy", has waited nearly 30 years to be issued on CD, such has been its author's reputed disenchantment with it. Over that time, On The Beach has become a sort of Holy Grail to Neil Young CD buyers, its continuing unavailability adding to a notoriety which began with the first round of reviews the album received in summer 1974. Early reaction to On The Beach was almost entirely negative and it was only after a certain amount of hindsight had set in that it was accorded any respect, let alone admiration.

Second LP from NYC anti-folk scenester