Past masters
1614¬As expected, the compilation from one of the most influential indie rock bands of recent years is into the Compilation & Reissues chart with a big score¬True¬
Wake up call
1611¬First batch of reviews for the London trio's shoegaze debut are very encouraging¬True¬
Early warning
1612¬Just about to make an impact on the chart is the 2nd album of minimal indie pop with jazz & electronica overtones from the Oregon duo¬True¬
One to watch
1601¬Some extremely favourable reviews for the Montreal band's 3rd album of psych-flavoured multi-layered indie rock¬True¬
Self help
1602¬The erstwhile nu-ravers have grown up, self-released and self-produced their 2nd album, and reviewers are mostly in favour¬True¬
Middle of the road
1613¬Moderate reviews so far for the Scottish AOR pop rock singer-songwriter. Into the chart with a 5.8¬True¬
Sufi so good
1607¬The LA post-hip hop rapper's "hallucinogenic head-nod" album meanders gently into the chart with a batch of strong reviews¬True¬
Star signs
1608¬Highly promising early reviews for the Texas instrumental ensemble's 4th album of acoustic and piano compositions¬True¬
Hot metal
1610¬Something for metal heads to get excited about: some seriously strong praise for the latest from the Californian stoner metal trio¬True¬