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Best releases/leaks in May 2008
We Are the Physics Are Ok at MusicWe Are the Physics Are Ok at Music by We Are The Physics
Buy new: £7.95 / Used from: £7.84
My favourite live band of the past year. This album pwns.
Fits & StartsFits & Starts by O Fracas
Buy new: £9.99
This month's new herky jerky indie band. Good stuff, though.
Narrow  StairsNarrow Stairs by Death Cab For Cutie
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £4.39
Finally a DCFC album that pushes my buttons
Replica Sun MachineReplica Sun Machine by Shortwave Set
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £6.48
Joyous summery vibes, with production by Danger Mouse
At Mount ZoomerAt Mount Zoomer by Wolf Parade
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £4.75
Long-awaited follow-up to 'Apologies to the Queen Mary' does not disappoint
SantogoldSantogold by Santogold
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £6.86
M.I.A. meets the Yeah Yeah Yeahs? A flawed comparison, but it'll do.
Live at Dead LakeLive at Dead Lake by Hot Club de Paris
Buy new: £7.97 / Used from: £6.99
HCDP's first album was one of my favourites of 2006, but it hasn't stood the test of time too well, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that its follow-up is excellent, with plenty of variety.
The National: A Skin A Night/The Virginia EP [2008]The National: A Skin A Night/The Virginia EP [2008] by National
Buy used from: £9.20
Documentary on the creative process behind the Boxer album, including EP of demos, covers, session tracks.
Freakbeat PhantomFreakbeat Phantom by Rascals
Buy new: £3.48
4-track EP (other 3 tracks apparently not on Amazon yet) in which Miles Kane demonstrates he can do the business without Alex Turner to back him up