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Brian Wilson—On Tour – The Beach Boys—Live At Knebworth 1980

Knebworth 1980 is the last time all six Beach Boys appeared together in the UK. Brian is now a zombie, and Dennis is a mess. Nice harmonies, though, and the songs aren't bad, either. On Tour is riveting. Cameras track a content 21st-century Wilson on stage and off. Carol Kaye, Pet Sounds bassist, insists he "still has the power to do something mind-blowing" before he performs a new song that is, indeed, mind-blowing.

Lawless Heart

The much-praised Hunter-Hunsinger debut was one of last year's best Britflicks, boasting deft characterisation and a staunch refusal to be 'bubbly'. Three stories spin off from a mutual friend's funeral, with Douglas Henshall, Tom Hollander and the sublime Bill Nighy pursuing ill-advised affairs. So subtle it could almost be French!

Gold Chains – Young Miss America

Unlikely San Franciscan loverman's rap/electronica party

Vendetta Red – Between The Never And The Now

Major label debut of grandiose Seattle-based punks

Dan Bern And The IJBC – Fleeting Days

Impressive follow-up to 2001's acclaimed New American Language from prolific folk rocker

Ex Models – Zoo Psychology

More manic skronk action from Brooklyn

The Red Thread – After The Last

Promising debut from Bay Area moodsmith Jason Lakis

Supersilent – Supersilent 6

Enigmatic Norwegian improvisational collective

Ozzy Osbourne – The Essential Ozzy Osbourne

Thirty-track two-CD collection from the Oz man's post-Sabbath oeuvre

Various Artists – The Ultimate 50s Rockin’Sci-Fi Disc

Seriously hot B-movie schlock'n'roll on a flying saucer tip
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