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Devlin - A Moving Picture

Struggles to strike the right balance between street cred and pop appeal.




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inc. - no world

Gifted LA siblings come of age, and you’ll want what they’re having.




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Mic Righteous - Open Mic

An introductory taster on which the Kent MC displays sufficient flashes of talent.




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Kilo Kish - K+

The young rapper’s promise grows with this new, recommended mixtape.




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Le1f - Fly Zone

This “alien from the NYC” deserves the chance to really fly.




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Pusha T - Wrath of Caine

Virginia rapper successfully expands his skill set on this lean mixtape.




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The Underachievers - Indigoism

Breaking out of the new New York, a young rap pair of palpable promise.




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Wiley - The Ascent

An incoherent album from the grime godfather, but one full of loveable eccentricities.




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OutKast - Stankonia

The greatest hip hop album of the 21st century.




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Sajid-Wajid - Dabangg

A quality, box-checking soundtrack featuring some of the pair’s best work to date.




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Panjabi MC - The Raj

The UK producer’s 10th studio album stamps his authority over his peers.




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Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Patiala House

A missed opportunity which leaves the listener wanting better.




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Gurdas Maan - Jogiya

Thought-provoking fare from the Punjabi music legend.




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A fresh and funny soundtrack that’s destined to become a cult classic.




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Jassi Sidhu - Singing Between the Lines

No great departure for the B21 graduate, but an album with plenty of variety.




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A perfect cocktail of contemporary Indian and western sounds




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Vishal-Shekhar - Ra.One

A soundtrack which takes East-West collaborations to another level.




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Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Don 2

The trio’s soundtrack for this 3D blockbuster falls between pastiche and progress.




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Ajay-Atul - Agneepath

A well-crafted collection of songs that proves two heads can be better than one.




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Kailash Kher & Kailasa - Rangeele

Album four from the popular group packs a colourful hit of emotion and vocal exuberance.




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Sachin-Jigar - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

The composer pair’s love songs well complement the frothy rom-com in question.




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Various Artists - 7 Welcome to London

A soulful soundtrack that transcends the language barrier on its emotional journey.




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Pritam - Agent Vinod

A loud and brazen bevy of tracks that will repel as many listeners as it attracts.




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Sajid-Wajid - Tezz

A plain and forgettable affair that falls short of expectations.




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Sajid-Wajid - Teri Meri Kahaani

A crowd pleaser featuring the cream of the industry’s playback singers.




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Pritam - Barfi!

Creative arrangements and beautiful lyrics make for a standout soundtrack.




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Amit Trivedi - English Vinglish

Trivendi stands on the verge of big success.




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Vishal-Shekhar - Student of the Year

This college campus soundtrack barely scrapes a passing grade.




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Sajid-Wajid - Dabangg 2

An audacious crowd pleaser full of masala hits.




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Doris Day - My Heart

Hearing Day on this sort of form is an undeniable thrill.




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Trent Reznor - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

A suffocating soundtrack, but one that suits its movie’s air of oppression.




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Jónsi - We Bought a Zoo

Cameron Crowe’s dreams come true as he co-writes with the Icelander on this soundtrack.




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Henry Mancini - Breakfast at Tiffany's - 50th Anniversary Edition

If you don't yet own this Oscar-winning soundtrack, this is the version to go for.




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Lesley Garrett - A North Country Lass

The charismatic singer tackles Britain’s folk song tradition for St George’s Day.




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Cliff Martinez - Drive: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

An impeccably-crafted soundscape that hints at quiet violence and unresolved tensions.




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Nino Rota - Nino Rota Collector

These original recordings possess a magical charm.




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Damon Albarn - Dr Dee

A well-researched soundtrack piece full of memorable melodies.




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HEALTH - Max Payne 3: The Official Soundtrack

Balances intensity and introspection well, befitting the game’s conflicted protagonist.




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Vangelis - The Collection

At his best, he’s a composer capable of producing enduring masterpieces.




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Rose Royce - Car Wash

A superlative collection that touches on funk, gospel and disco.




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Seth MacFarlane - Music Is Better Than Words

An unexpected but endearing valentine to the 1940s and 50s.




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Jeff Wayne - Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds – The New Generation

This new recording, with a new cast, packs a hefty wallop.




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John Carpenter - Halloween II / Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Essential listening for anyone fond of trouser-ruining horror scores.




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Broadcast - Berberian Sound Studio

A perfect partnership of movie and music, albeit of the creepiest kind.




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Claude-Michel Schönberg - Les Misérables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

A partial victory, and one buoyed by some outstanding surprise turns.




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Andrea Bocelli - Passione

Bocelli’s delivery is irresistible, and these arrangements can be intoxicating.




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Josh Groban - All That Echoes

The LA singer’s voice remains an undeniably rich and powerful instrument.




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Mogwai - Les Revenants

The French undead inspire another very much alive Mogwai album.




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Spinal Tap - This Is Spinal Tap

A perfect parody album that rocks in its own right.




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