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The veteran of 1978's protest set for historic gig

You can also check out our first review of ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’

Heavy trip continues for magnificent Canadian band

A bit early in 2008, I think, to start talking about Albums Of The Year and such. But over the past week, I must admit I’ve been completely knocked out by the new Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks album. It’s called “Real Emotional Trash”, and it’s out in March on Domino in the UK.

Launching his new book, Mark Everett will be signing copies for 200 fans too

In Rainbows, finally eligible for the count, to be first number one of 2008

Neil Young has directed CSNY Deja Vu

Happy New Year, everyone, and many thanks for all your responses to the Bruce Springsteen and Favourite Albums Of The Year blogs I posted just before Christmas.

As promised on this Albums Of The Year blog, here are my favourite reissues and compilations of 2007. Again, feel free to add your own selections below.

Subversive gangster thriller; suitably dark. Stars Joaquin Phoenix