Glenn Waller, Journalist

Less shambolic than Down In Albion or Shotter’s Nation, this album may alienate die-hards, but with work this measured, why would Babyshambles care?

Not as emotionally charged as District 9, the film still succeeds in gripping the viewer firmly, in what is ultimately a fun, tension-filled ride.

Upon hearing this musical Frankenstein’s monster, one can only proclaim: “It’s alive!”

Fan favourite Shutter Speed is so well received a woman literally faints near the mixing desk, to awaken like a knocked-out boxer with a crowd around her

Not just for kids, Miss Ophelia is a delight for the inner child in us all.

Gutsy, sexy and smart, this release is as good a dose of rockabilly boo-yah as you’re likely to get.

Cohesive and considered, Digital Lies is the clarion call to enter a battle on a unicorn wielding a flaming sword.

The Big Dream provides the ideal soundtrack for a poker night, if it involves high stakes, ex-cons and hard liquor drunk neat with no chaser.

With Black Lightning the band continue to do what they do best, creating a sonic cocktail of high octane, rockin’ and soulful tunes that were made to be listened to at full blast with a frosty pint in hand.

Portugal. The Man’s latest offering Evil Friends is a charming little slice of pop pie that trades on vocal melodies that hook hard, yet doesn’t become tasteless with repeated listens, despite the initial giddy sugar rush.