Album

Sounding happier at 60 than many male rockers, she delivers third solo album

Second release from Californian dreamers

Debut album from Jeffrey Lee Pierce's twisted blues-punk quartet remains strikingly relevant

Sadly neglected, once massive, psychedelic soul pioneers

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