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