Introspective seasonal offering from black poet-singer and collaborating pianist

Second and third pre-Stankonia albums from Atlanta funk-hop giants, at mid-price

Classic singles plus unreleased material

A best-of thin on any real achievement

Pierce and co's cosmic masterpieces reissued

Marden Hill CADAQUEZ Various Artists THE COOL MIKADO ALL ÉL In the '80s, Mike Alway's él records were a beacon of intelligent perversity, elegantly absurd and non-commercial.

Entire studio output of psychedelic orch-pop band on CD for first time

Four re-releases spanning disco innovator's career

Limited edition five-CD box from '80s US indie heroes

Accompanied by bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath the 24-year-old Simone works her way confidently through a program of 11 numbers, every aspect of her highly personal style already in place at the very start of her career. The album includes her hit version of "I Loves You Porgy", the track that drew Colpix to sign her up for the early-'60s.