Album

In From The Storm

Mode mainmen square up in solo showdown

Magnificent Seventh

In most cultures, seven is a magic number. Not in rock'n'roll, where to sustain any degree of originality beyond album three or four is about as rare as a sober Shane MacGowan.

The Generation Game

Classic youth cult soundtracks to ITV's Sounds Of Underground London series

Einstürzende Neubauten

Reissue of four classic albums coincides with founder member Bargeld's decision to quit Nick Cave's Bad Seeds

Various Artists – Going Back To Old Kentucky

Bluegrass anthology compiled by Grammy-winner Colin Escott, the brains behind BBC2's history of country music, The Lost Highway

Abigail Hopkins – Smile Road

Jazzy debut from Anthony Hopkins' girl

A Different Wavelength

Prefab Sprout mainman releases extraordinary "talking book" opus

Ceephax Acid Crew

Well-connected Cornish raver calms down a bit

Ravi Coltrane – Mad 6

Energetic, buoyant contemporary jazz

Kelly Joe Phelps – Slingshot Professionals

Blues-influenced US troubadour's best yet
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