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Secret Machines: Secret Machines (TSM Recordings)

Trance-inducing arena rock anthems

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Ra Ra Riot: The Rhumb Line (Barsuk)

Reserved and energetic Syracuse quintet

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Free Love: Feed Us With Yr Love (Bodysurf Music)

Four sweet guys from Ipoh + a lot of “lepaking” = an overdue debut album

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The Killers: Day & Age (Island Records)

Dropping the ridiculous moustache, Brandon Flowers and co launch into experimental orbit

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David Holmes: The Holy Pictures (Universal)

Irish musician and soundtrack scorer David Holmes’ latest album

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Ladyhawke: Ladyhawke (Island Records)

A glitter-blinding blast from the past

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Guns N’ Roses: Chinese Democracy (Geffen)

Finally, after nearly 2 decades and $13 mil, here comes Chinese Democracy

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Liam Finn: Better To Be

Kiwi wizard of dark electronic music