His musical craftsmanship has already reached a level that surpasses so many other debut albums, and you can pick your genre here.

The duo return incandescent with the state of their country on another year-defining, genre-bending hip-hop record.

Despite the pain that twists through it this is a very human and beautiful recording.  

It is Bazarian’s constantly developing songwriting that carries the day, reaching some excellent levels here.

Sorrows has claws, it holds on and follows you around, reappearing in your mind when least expected. Debut album of the year? I’d put money on it.

Given the right breaks, this album could potentially have the same respect as Relationship of Command in future years. An excellent debut.

Massive and imposing, the sound is also warm and detailed. It’s a glorious noise to get lost in.

Ticks all the death-metal boxes, it punches you in the face with brutally fast music, spooks you with sinister lyrics and garrottes you with a few guitar solo wails before leaving you to deal with the aftermath in less time than the Ramones’ debut album.

This 25th anniversary re-release is the perfect opportunity to marvel at the talents of one of the greatest singers the world has had the pleasure of producing.

Whether this closes a chapter fully on the Mankind theme remains to be seen but in the meantime feed this into your head.

An extraordinary patchwork of sounds set out with the bold geometry and clear, bright, colour palette of their artwork.

Infinite Presence is certainly closely related to Sunbather, and I have absolutely no problem with that. Highly recommended.

Wrong Speed veterans put a shift in at the art-punk foundry.

The question remains though, if this album is that good, what will Oakes do when he is not distracted?

‘Infectious’ is perhaps too often used to describe dance music, but in the case of this album, it truly is. Even when played at my place of work, in front of customers, I was unable to resist its viral call to dance. More than aptly named, it’s easy to say yes, please. with gusto to this offering from Sextile, and enjoy every second of its cellular invasion.

The Uncertainty Principle is an album that keeps you coming back for more to see what you’ve been missing and the pieces of the puzzle the band has left behind.

This one then, is a history lesson, part of a continuing examination of an extraordinary cultural contribution. It awaits your curiosity.

The Film is an uncompromising, unrelenting, uncommercial, and unstoppable record. The results are utterly breathtaking.

Stolt has the power and vision to keep the progressive genre alive, and never back down without a fight.

Growing old gracefully, Flickering Resonance finds Pelican revitalised yet not venturing too far away from their trademark sounds.

Totally at ease, in complete control, and knowing exactly when to hit those giddy heights of joy.