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Bilal

Bilal

Airtight’s Revenge
An experimental third LP, but still full of hooky, modern soul.
Women

Women

Public Strain
It might take time to grasp, but this is one of 2010’s finest LPs.
Luke Abbott

Luke Abbott

Holkham Drones
At its most hypnotic, Holkham Drones transcends genre limitations entirely.
Various Artists

Various Artists

A Complete Introduction to Disco 1970 – 1980
An essential addition to any collection – amazing barely begins to cover it.
John Lennon

John Lennon

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
Lennon’s solo debut is still grossly underrated.
John Lennon

John Lennon

Imagine
A weird, ramshackle collection of eclectic gems.
Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers

Flamingo
The Killers frontman’s solo debut takes several stylistic cues from his day job.
The Pretty Reckless

The Pretty Reckless

Light Me Up
Everything here is a guilty pleasure. You know it’s wrong, but it feels so right.
Fat Freddy's Drop

Fat Freddy's Drop

Live at Roundhouse London
Captures the New Zealanders in their natural element.
Ray LaMontagne

Ray LaMontagne

God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise
A hazy weave of organic instrumentation and slide guitar.
Antonio Sanchez

Antonio Sanchez

Live in New York at Jazz Standard
Truly marks the passage of Sanchez from side man to leader.
Elton John

Elton John

Too Low for Zero
Thoroughly entertaining throughout, and the return to form Elton John required.
John Lennon & Yoko Ono

John Lennon & Yoko Ono

Double Fantasy
A far tougher record than is understood by those who have only heard the singles.
John Lennon

John Lennon

Rock’N’Roll
Though there is very little subtlety, there is evident affection throughout.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Die Zauberflöte
Jacobs’s account is a game-changer: we will never listen to this the same way again.
Steve Reich

Steve Reich

Double Sextet / 2x5
Hit and miss affair from rhythmic minimalist.
Jonathan Dove

Jonathan Dove

Tobias and the Angel
Dove’s church opera is a delight from start to finish.
William Vincent Wallace

William Vincent Wallace

Lurline
Easy on the ear, mellifluous, and nimbly adept at broadening into bracing drama.
Amit Rai

Amit Rai

Live Wire
Punjabi music on a traditional tip.
Stereo Nation

Stereo Nation

Twist and Shout
More family friendly than cutting of edge.