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Beastie Boys

The rap trio who defined cool in the '90s for want-not-to-be-middle-class white boys have probably released this two-disc video compilation just in time, before they become horribly passé. Fair play to them, though, these are 18 of the best pop promos ever filmed, from Spike Jonze's cop show pastiche for "Sabotage" through to the robot-battling epic "Intergalactic" and the '60s action spoof for "Body Movin'" (featuring a great chicken-in-the-face scene). Camp as hell. Are we sure they're not gay?

Don’t Say A Word

Brazenly preposterous Manhattan thriller follows clinical psychologist Michael Douglas as he tries desperately to extract the location of a stolen jewel from the mind of trauma patient Brittany Murphy to satisfy the demands of crazed kidnapper Sean Bean. Eminently ludicrous stuff, but wonderfully anchored by Douglas' trademark beleaguered male schtick.

This Month In Americana

Stunning two-CD document of last summer's Louisville, Kentucky shows. DVD to follow

Holy Smokes

Two helpings of previously unreleased material from the leading political comedian of his generation

Bombshell Rocks – From Here And On

Swedish punk with melodic flair

Good Charlotte – The Young And The Hopeless

Maryland foursome produce second album of kiddie-pleasing punk

Erlend Øye – Unrest

Kings Of Convenience man goes electronic on solo debut

Pavement – Slanted And Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe

Indie landmark gets elaborate two-CD reissue

They Might Be Giants – Dial-A-Song—20 Years Of TMBG

Wacky Brooklyn combo who defy taste and fashion but can write a song about that, too

Real Women Have Curves

Big-hearted coming-of-age story
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