There’s plenty here to prove that Hammond can still fire out sharp, melodious guitar lines with ease

There’s no shortage of potential hit tunes here

The band’s rough and raw sound feels far from the dancier moments on their last album, Villains

This is really all about what it’s like to be Mike, and it’s a fascinating tale

The last album was weird and alienating, this one is also weird and absolutely wonderful

You feel like you’re overdressed just listening to it

Despite Liam’s absence, a lot of this more subtle material works just fine without that snarl

This is a mighty new chapter for the veteran band

Thom Yorke has convinced the St Albans artist to put his own voice at the fore; it brings warmth to his electronic soundscapes

The feel is summery and soothing, well suited to her new Californian existence

This new album, made with legendary producer Rick Rubin, is a disorientating listen

Though these songs tread familiar ground, any cynicism is undetectable

Overmono consistently avoid the obvious move in an album that proves surprisingly intoxicating

Her first solo album ever does away with the moody darkness altogether

The Rat Road sounds tense and jittery, with Sampha’s pillowy voice destabilised by synth stabs

Never a critical darling, this album sees Sheeran tread no new ground

The rapper is settling down after a stint in prison, but his ear for a strong tune suggests he could survive without the darkness

Mary Shelley’s novel brought Matt Berninger out of a creative rut

Tracey Thorn’s voice maintains its impeccable soulfulness and it feels like no time has passed

This new album sounds mature and unhurried