New music worth hearing from this articulate and intelligent London outfit.
A debut of limited success from the Brighton newcomers.
A collection that seems set to be a cult favourite.
An impressive and varied second album, but one underpinned by noticeable troubles.
Producer’s debut doesn’t miss partner-in-crime poet Pip’s lyrical presence one bit.
Noise duo turns down the racket (a little) for LP three.
A third LP to savour from the distinctive Canadian artist.
A charming and occasionally moving record full of care and polish, effort and grace.
An unexpected and intriguing album from the Norwegian synth-rockers.
A debut to stir memories of great moments in gutter-rock history.
A dignified reminder of Winehouse’s talent – but what more could she have achieved?
Terrific stuff from a young Yorkshireman in a Morrissey-ish mould.
Brighton-based artist is more than just a dream for lovers of alliteration.
For his third album in four years, Scroobius Pip has temporarily gone solo.
A well-produced set, albeit lacking in abundant originality.
Commercial dubstep for listeners with more interest in Basshunter than Burial.
A jumble of styles, but delivered with great heart and plenty of memorable tunes.
A musical jacket potato: satisfying, but never amazing.
St Albans trio take a massive step forwards with this celebration of a second album.
At its best, album four matches the duo’s darkly seductive early material.
An outstanding album which improves upon the Swedish singer’s great debut.
Mike Skinner’s final album might just be his very best.
The best Jam album ever according to Weller celebrates its 30th.
Their music is barely acquainted with modernity yet always seems to sound fresh.
The best songs on Hurley are immediately familiar, Rivers Cuomo typically charismatic.
The seminal hip hop group’s ninth album is another classic-in-waiting.
A varied, touching, excitable and witty third album from the ambitious Londoners.
WAS’s best album yet sees Razorlight’s ex-drummer join the fold.
Worth seeking out for times when the Friday night feeling is sorely needed.
Proves intelligence and fun in UK hip hop don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Flashes of greatness place TDCC among the UK’s better breaking-through bands.
The Abergavenny-born singer will mostly polarise opinion.
It’s clear the band’s best work comes when they strip everything back.
Acolyte might just be the first great album of 2010.
Million-selling duo’s album delivers brash and dumb songs bordering on the misogynistic.
Multi-faceted debut album from a sonic chemist of impressive capability.
Good songs and strong lyrics undone by overblown production.
A solid example of independent UK hip hop.
Despite five years away they’ve made no concessions to sonic fashion.
Eschews Scouse clichés for stateside rock influences.
A refreshing, unusual and diverting debut record.
Surprises, the occasional let-down and a wealth of intriguing reinvention.
A great debut that meets the hefty weight of expectation.
They seem to actually give a puck.
A frantic, surprising and addictive album.
A surprising concoction of digi-funk, down-tempo rhythms and twitchy electronica.
An enigmatic, moody blend of smoky crooning, nimble keyboards and treble-heavy riffs
Individual tracks reward to varying degrees, but form a satisfying whole
Stockholm’s pop hopeful Tommy Sparks has created an imbalanced debut album.
It's a strong end to a exciting, original and diverse collection of tunes.
