Debut album from the Mercury Prize winning Scottish Band.

Debut album from Kristen Hersh’s latest musical incarnation, 50ft Wave.

Sufjan Stevens’ second album as part of his 50 great states project. Illinoise is, dare we say it, a ‘concept’ album.

The ‘difficult second album’ from Scotland’s Franz Ferdinand.

Foo Fighters Dave Grohl assembles a metal all-star cast..

Mercury prize nominated album of duets, written by Isobell Campbell, one-time member of Belle and Sebastian, with Mark Lannegan.

Iron and Wine’s Sam Beam brings sevent tunes to alt-americana group Calexico for collaboration. The results are stunning.

Third solo album from sheffield’s Richard Hawley, one time guitarist with both the Longpigs and Pulp.

Third album from Manchester trio I am Kloot, with more than a passing echo to George Harrison’s elegant guitarwork.