Foxx’s third Maths-assisted set is probably his best post-Ultravox LP.
Cut through the controversy of its release and there are diamond-hard gems herein.
A futuristic, technological band being simultaneously very organic and soulful.
More than just a welcome return – it’s an essential album.
Accessible best-of set from the brassy Serbian heavyweights.
A superb sixth album from a band truly in a field of its own.
The great magazine’s reputation slips rather on this less-than-dazzling compilation.
A set of very loose and very odd funk from bass master Flea and some famous friends.
Tinariwen continue to shift perceptions of what ‘world’ music can be.
The opening chapter in the most consistently pleasing solo career of all The Beatles.
Rocket to Russia is a classy album in ragged, oil-stained jeans.
An album which easily equals the high points of Foxx’s rich back catalogue.
A pop dance album par excellence bristling with positivity, tunes and ideas.
An odd but extremely enjoyable, rebellious and esoteric jukebox selection.
A stellar cast aids Faithfull through a set of striking originals and strong covers.
An essential companion for many sombre souls in 2011 and beyond.
Essential rock artefacts, remastered and reissued.
Still loved for its sumptuous, sunny FM vibes.
Gilmour's chiming guitar work is a sensual fit for The Orb's uplifting electronica.
Album 13 finds Killing Joke at their distressingly original best.
A few highs aside, this is a poor return from the 80s hit-makers.
As good as anything the German oddities have produced in their 40-year career.
A world-class album from a true cultural icon.
A best-of set that highlights exactly where things went wrong for the Manchester legends.
An essential heavy metal artefact given the deluxe anniversary treatment.
His 1972 classic wasn’t just preaching to the hipster rock underground.
Tracks with fashion-defying euphoria locked into their very DNA.
A towering artistic statement finally available as originally intended.
That he is a copper-bottomed, titanium-plated genius is undeniable.
A superb album, sounding like little else released this year.
Glossy production gripes aside, this is an enjoyable cross-cultural treat.
A triple album of two halves, embracing reggae and disco at its best.
The release to officially crown Dizzee as UK dance/hip hop royalty.
An energetic, life-affirming culture-clash of an album.
A rare treat from a singer who should be a household name.
An essential mix from an evangelical dubstep fan.
