Year 2008 CD shopping (original release dates in brackets)
SIDDHARTA
"Nord" (2001)
initial impressions: competent second album by Slovenia's finest; not quite as pleasing as their first or third. recommendations: 15. Eboran (Remix) 10. 01 09. Keltvek
EDITORS
"The Back Room" (2005)
initial impressions: energetic, earnest, eighties-ish rock/pop debut LP; 'Munich' and 'Blood' are outstanding. recommendations: 2. Munich 3. Blood 5. All Sparks
I, LUDICROUS
"20 Years In Show Business" (2007)
initial impressions: witty, weary, well-observed, working-class songs for beatbox and guitar; enduring heroes. recommendations: 1.2. Preposterous Tales (flexi) 2.8. We Stand Around 1.12. My Favourite Records
