Album

An object lesson in filming a gig, this, as Patrick Daughters (director of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' stunning "Maps" promo) captures The Rapture's nervous energies in long, unfussy, elegant shots. Recorded last Christmas, the quartet still resemble—happily—enthusiastic grad students who've stumbled on the ideal disco/punk hybrid. But Daughters exploits this, making them—especially soulful-eyed frontman Luke Jenner—look at once gawky and iconic.

Oddly disappointing offering from ex-Mercury Music prize-winner

Brat-rap superstars return after six-year sabbatical to cover 'serious issues'

Unhinged glam/punk/electro-rock hybrid

Early, lunatic work by Japanese gods

Twenty-four songs which inspired the stoned psychedelic meanderings of Spacemen 3

Two full German performances from 1976 and 1977, with the master craftsman showing how it's done on acoustic, slide and electric guitars. Caught in his prime, we see him play early favourites—"Pistol Slapper Blues" "Banker's Blues" and "Messin' With The Kid"—alongside later fare usually found on his compilations. And the rock'n'roll jam with a woozy Frankie Miller is deliciously informal.

Leftfield kindergarten singalongs, amazingly

Sumptuous debut from Liverpool octet

Magnificent evocation of life beyond Detroit Rock City