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Best releases/leaks in February 2008
The Barbarians Move inThe Barbarians Move in by Duels
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £6.99
A massive step forward from their debut album, album of the year so far for me
Crystal CastlesCrystal Castles
Buy used from: £8.95
Massive beats combined with squelchy Atari-console-based electronics, sexy as fcuk basically
Midnight BoomMidnight Boom by The Kills
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.80
Dark and melodious female-fronted indie
Acres of Dead Space CadetsAcres of Dead Space Cadets by Elle Milano
Buy used from: £1.50
Finally a debut album from one of Brighton's most promising bands
Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Buy new: £8.38 / Used from: £3.22
Digging this :P
Hercules and Love AffairHercules and Love Affair by Hercules and Love Affair
Buy used from: £6.99
Sleazy 70's disco is back!
The EpochsThe Epochs by The Epochs
Buy new: £18.09 / Used from: £1.09
From ELO-tinged orchestral pop to synth-driven indie, this album is a gem.
Box of SecretsBox of Secrets by Blood Red Shoes
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.00
Debut album of this Brighton boy/girl duo lives up to the high expectations
We're in the Music BizWe're in the Music Biz by Robots in Disguise
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £6.00
Post-riot-grrrl power pop, and what cover art!
Diamond Hoo HaDiamond Hoo Ha by Supergrass
Buy new: £7.68 / Used from: £0.96
Some excellent tracks on here, although a worrying amount of filler at the back end
The Wishes and the GlitchThe Wishes and the Glitch by Say Hi
Buy new: £18.09 / Used from: £8.39
I preferred Ferocious Mopes, but this is not bad
Oracular SpectacularOracular Spectacular by MGMT
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.96
Superb album from this Brooklyn duo, highly recommended if you like Menomena, Yeasayer, Vampire Weekend
Robotique MajestiqueRobotique Majestique by Ghostland Observatory
Buy new: £16.09 / Used from: £11.19
Blends dark rock with synth squeals and squelches. Worth a listen.
Mountain BattlesMountain Battles by The Breeders
Buy new: £7.48 / Used from: £4.79
Breeders first album in 6 years - and worth the wait
Get AwkwardGet Awkward by Be Your Own Pet
Buy new: £7.78
Solid second album shows they're no flash in the pan