REM - Life's Rich PageantAfter a harrowing experience recording their previous album (1985's magnificent 'Fables Of The Reconstruction'), Rem reconvened the following year muttering something about a 'poppier' sound. However, old fans were given little to complain about when 'Life's Rich Pageant' was unveiled. Admittedly new producer Don Gehman had cleaned things up; you can even hear what Michael Stipe was singing on a couple of songs. And, yes, there's even a novelty cover

LP - Heavyweight Transparent Yellow Vinyl with Download and Bonus CD

Their songs are imbued with a relentless cheerfulness that belies their technicality

Higher Altitude - Vybz Kartel ft

new album ‰Û÷The Other I‰۪ widens significantly the net beyond the achievements of 2:54‰۪s self-titled debut

It creates a kind of musical ouroboros‰ÛÓan infinite cycle of reflection and rejuvenation

Steve Marston

the Lower East Side

Fairport Convention) for one of the most unique recordings of his already quite idiosyncratic career

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powered by a titanic baggy beat

on this compilation and buried alive by Hyde Park Corner

Sub Pop release Wolf Parade‰۪s ‰Û÷Apologies To The Queen Mary: Deluxe Edition‰۪