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New music worth hearing from this articulate and intelligent London outfit.
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A debut of limited success from the Brighton newcomers.
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A collection that seems set to be a cult favourite.
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An impressive and varied second album, but one underpinned by noticeable troubles.
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Producer’s debut doesn’t miss partner-in-crime poet Pip’s lyrical presence one bit.
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Noise duo turns down the racket (a little) for LP three.
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A third LP to savour from the distinctive Canadian artist.
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A charming and occasionally moving record full of care and polish, effort and grace.
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An unexpected and intriguing album from the Norwegian synth-rockers.
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A debut to stir memories of great moments in gutter-rock history.
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A dignified reminder of Winehouse’s talent – but what more could she have achieved?
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Terrific stuff from a young Yorkshireman in a Morrissey-ish mould.
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Brighton-based artist is more than just a dream for lovers of alliteration.
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For his third album in four years, Scroobius Pip has temporarily gone solo.
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A well-produced set, albeit lacking in abundant originality.
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Commercial dubstep for listeners with more interest in Basshunter than Burial.
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A jumble of styles, but delivered with great heart and plenty of memorable tunes.
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A musical jacket potato: satisfying, but never amazing.
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St Albans trio take a massive step forwards with this celebration of a second album.
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At its best, album four matches the duo’s darkly seductive early material.
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An outstanding album which improves upon the Swedish singer’s great debut.
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Mike Skinner’s final album might just be his very best.
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The best Jam album ever according to Weller celebrates its 30th.
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Their music is barely acquainted with modernity yet always seems to sound fresh.
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The best songs on Hurley are immediately familiar, Rivers Cuomo typically charismatic.
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The seminal hip hop group’s ninth album is another classic-in-waiting.
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A varied, touching, excitable and witty third album from the ambitious Londoners.
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WAS’s best album yet sees Razorlight’s ex-drummer join the fold.
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Worth seeking out for times when the Friday night feeling is sorely needed.
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Proves intelligence and fun in UK hip hop don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
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Flashes of greatness place TDCC among the UK’s better breaking-through bands.
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The Abergavenny-born singer will mostly polarise opinion.
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It’s clear the band’s best work comes when they strip everything back.
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Acolyte might just be the first great album of 2010.
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Million-selling duo’s album delivers brash and dumb songs bordering on the misogynistic.
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Multi-faceted debut album from a sonic chemist of impressive capability.
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Good songs and strong lyrics undone by overblown production.
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A solid example of independent UK hip hop.
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Despite five years away they’ve made no concessions to sonic fashion.
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Eschews Scouse clichés for stateside rock influences.
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A refreshing, unusual and diverting debut record.
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Surprises, the occasional let-down and a wealth of intriguing reinvention.
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A great debut that meets the hefty weight of expectation.
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They seem to actually give a puck.
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A frantic, surprising and addictive album.
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A surprising concoction of digi-funk, down-tempo rhythms and twitchy electronica.
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An enigmatic, moody blend of smoky crooning, nimble keyboards and treble-heavy riffs
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Individual tracks reward to varying degrees, but form a satisfying whole
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Stockholm’s pop hopeful Tommy Sparks has created an imbalanced debut album.
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It's a strong end to a exciting, original and diverse collection of tunes.
