Compilation of hardcore electro and New Beat from Belgium-based label

Grammy-winners and million-sellers from the once-Fresh Prince

Following labelmate Jesse Malin's success, twentysomething Jeff Klein's take on warped American mores pitches up in a darker backwater. Opener "Everything I Alright" is a suicidal arsonist's tale built around a grisly-lullaby keyboard loop and guest (and Klein landlady!) Patty Griffin's back-ups. "If I Get To California" rocks like early Uncle Tupelo, and "Another Breakdown" is a huskier Ryan Adams.

Unreleased work and rarities from ex-Blow Monkey's 1990s output

Montreal cult band keep their long ears trained on sophisticated '70s pop

Winsome, hormonally-challenged folk-pop

Black metal from Norway

Three-CD discovery from original Queen of Cool

First CD compilation of duo known as "the acme of deep soul"

One of the greatest living exponents of American roots music teams up with leading Cuban rock guitarist for 12 examples of virtuoso twanging