Outstanding album, difficult but very rewarding.

A fitting last album that should not be lost in all the other posthumous Cash money spinners. Best of the American series.

The band in their live element over 2 CDs. Ferocious versions of most of their best songs.

Another great document from the Lips, although maybe a step down from previous 3 efforts.

The Boss sounds rejuvinated working with this new group of musicians, and this is a fine tribute to a great songwriter.

Essentially a document of what Waits does split into 3 broad categories. Some unheralded gems on this one.

Excellent and strange and very difficult to describe. Just give it a go.

Burke goes back to his roots with a country soul album of sublime vocals and wonderful musicianship.

Disturbing character study of a "sexual vampire". Dense and difficult material. The Residents have never sounded so well produced. Also check out the great series of reissues on Mute!

Beach Boys are obviously an influence on one of few Warp successes this year. Slowly releases it's secrets.

Intimate bedroom soul from Green Gartside. A welcome return.

Phenominal mix of ambient electronica and acoustic instruments. Not as tired as that description makes it sound, this is a special album by a special talent.

Electro pop/rock from Belgium. Getting a wider release in February. Great fun.