In amongst the filler of the album's latter half, he still manages to hold his own with Jay-Z on the pounding Light Up, and sit back and admire 'Lil Wayne's oddly compelling flow on Miss Me. Self-obsessed, paranoid, fleetingly spectacular and always interesting, Thank Me Later does indeed mark the arrival of rap's newest superstar.

This album ought to further Bibio's reputation as a talented producer, capable of bending his music to fit several styles at once without making it sound forced, which is quite an achievement.

An album almost bursting with ideas and one that, given the time, you’ll want to live with for months to come. The best album from Darkside to date.

Love Yes is a memorable listen, if just a bit too busy at times.

Save Rock And Roll is not only Fall Out Boy’s softest album yet, it is also their least memorable.

It’s quite something for an artist of Bragg’s age and standing to still remain important and vital but, most of the time on this album, that’s exactly how he sounds.

The trip-hop stylings have been toned down to a murmur as traditional Latino structures and devices come waltzing gloriously to the fore.

Eclectic, calming and yet strangely energetic, his music is well worth getting acquainted with.

It successfully establishes an effective common ground between the musical traditions of Africa and the Caribbean. It's also a sweet, appealing and vibrant set delivered with a satisfying combination of energy and sensitivity.

While the music he creates on Universes is not quite from another planet, there’s definitely a spirit of exploration that makes it a joyous listen throughout.

White's second fling with The Raconteurs is quite the party, and perhaps one that may leave Meg a bit jealous.

The more you let yourself bathe in this unsettling aural shower, though, the more its weird beauty will captivate you--the sort of album you’ll keep coming back to without quite knowing why. If you’re willing to invest the time, this is the most beautifully strange journey you’ll take all year.

Some of the songs are a little dull and a few of the lyrics can be a little embarrassing, but the better tracks make up for them.

[Cursed is] a rare misstep in an assured record that brings out the best of both collaborators.

Huge swathes of uplifting, chest beating, and grandiose magnificence populate this album, and it is almost impossible not to get swept up in the sheer pomp of the performance.

While this may not be the best place to start investigating the man, it's still another reliably wonderful chapter in the life of one of the country's best songwriters.

It's good to see Belle and Sebastian back, but let's hope their next album sees a positive progression as opposed to more of the same.

Ultimately it's impossible not to get swept away by the emergency room blues of Leviathan, or the electro-swamp-psychedelia thrum of Tiny Grain Of Truth and not marvel at Lanegan's damaged genius in the process.

We've all heard soundscapes before, certainly, but rarely has there been anyone that fuses two genres so perfectly that they compliment each other to such a degree.

It’s a debut album that’s been well worth the wait.

Callahan is never anything less than consistent, however, and Apocalypse has an identity of its own.

Bleak memories are retold here, and at times you really have to stick with Bayley with a sympathetic ear as the album extends to 16 tracks, including childhood interludes. But it’s delivered in an exuberant manner and, despite some very profound lyrics, songs such as singles Heat Waves and Your Love (Déjà Vu) would have had kids dancing at the festivals in the summer sunshine.

It features some undeniably strong songs but is lacking a vitality which would make it a convincing listen. Nonetheless, it’s fascinating in its own way.

It's not the most instantly winning of albums, but its rewards become evident after repeated listens, its subtleties revealing themselves like an unfolding paper fan.

The personal attachment to the material shines through.

The Best Day is neither derivative nor weak. In fact, it’s another enduring release from an always reliable rocker.

Migration Stories is a slight album, and a brisk listen – but it is a totally accomplished project.

The album’s sense of propulsion is so strong even the weaker tracks don’t drag at all.