5. Joanna Newsom – Have One On Me

“Have One On Me is less of a statement than Ys, both in scope and content, but there’s no getting around the fact that it’s blooming with its own sense of confidence, as well as a very strong feminine presence.” … full review

4. Gorillaz – Plastic Beach

“Every tune has something to recommend it and doesn’t really sound like anyone else in the process. If you can reconcile yourself with the fact that sometimes, huge stars play bit parts, you’ll grow to love this weird and wonderful world.” … full review

3. Caribou – Swim

“Snaith’s ability to fuse his psychedelic, glistening voice into the mix of various samples he uses, makes a record that floats into an abyss of soulful melodies, backed by the repetitive thump of his electronic rhythms.” … full review

2. The Cast of Cheers – Chariot

“… surely set to become one of the bands of the year.” … live review

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1. Beach House – Teen Dream

“This is a magnificent album, moving noticeably away from the warm fuzzy ground they once occupied but without totally abandoning their established -sound’.” … full review.