This is by far and away the best song I've heard all year band name: Toodar release name: White Elephant Label: Self-released Format: EP Rating: 8.9 out of 10
Having one or two tracks that dominate the rest of the record is becoming something of a trend with The National. band name: The National release name: High Violet Label: 4AD Format: album Rating: 8.1 out of 10
If Brain Thrust Mastery sounded like off-cuts and b-sides from With Love and Squalor, Barbara is even more so. band name: We Are Scientists release name: Barbara Label: PIAS Format: album Rating: 4.0 out of 10
EbM favourites keep it up with a stellar third album. So what's the verdict? Is the most hotly anticipated LP of 2010 worth the wait? Does it deliver? Yes it bloody does. band name: Frightened Rabbit release name: The Winter of Mixed Drinks Label: FatCat Format: album Rating: 9.1 out of 10
The Ascetic Junkies: This Cage Has No Bottom band name: The Ascetic Junkies release name: This Cage Has No Bottom
Despite it's diminutive stature, this record is a solid collection of songs band name: The Twilight Sad release name: The Wrong Car Label: FatCat Format: EP Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Jim Moray: In Modern History band name: Jim Moray release name: In Modern History Label: Niblick is a Giraffe Format: album
Some all-time favourites have come from the quill of Neil Hannon, but this is the first time an entire album of his has kept me happy from start to finish. band name: The Divine Comedy release name: Bang Goes the Knighthood Format: album Rating: 9.3 out of 10
