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Chart debut

1571¬The uncompromising Seattle art rockers enter the chart with a respectable rating for their debut album¬True¬

Glad tidings

1603¬A set of mainly very positive early reviews for the 60s-influenced psych-rock / krautrock and blues debut from the first English band signed to Jagjaguwar¬True¬

Danger signs

1599¬Into the chart with a 7.1 rating comes the latest pop project from Danger Mouse, teamed up with Shins frontman James Mercer¬True¬

Lights' out

1586¬The debut album from the much talked-about singer-songwriter is into the chart - but only with a 6.3 rating so far¬True¬

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A Paean To Wilson

The Durutti Column

A Paean To Wilson

The first band the late Tony Wilson signed to Factory deliver a personal tribute to their champion, an instrumental suite premiered live in Manchester

Critics average rating

7.8

Label
Kookydisc
Release date
25/01/2010
  1. 8.5 |  The Quietus

    A Paean To Wilson represents a return to the genius that was stamped all over 1987's The Guitar And Other Machines and 1989's Vini Reilly, arguably his last truly exceptional records
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  2. 8.0 |  Clash

    A requiem for the bond of eternal friendship, and a beautiful, and entirely fitting, eulogy
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  3. 8.0 |  Mojo

    Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |  Uncut

    Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |  Drowned In Sound

    There’s a wealth of ideas from the proto-hip hop beats of ‘Keir’ to the delicate piano construction of ‘Anthony’. It makes a welcome supplement to what is an excellent addition to The Durutti Column catalogue
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  6. 6.0 |  Q

    Print edition only

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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¬