After what seemed like forever, Genesis’s much-loved concept album was finally beefed up and reissued as a bumper set that won our critics’ hearts.

With solo projects, other bands and a massive Creed reunion between them, there were whispers that Alter Bridge might be on the way out. Instead they regrouped, faced the dark side of our times, put their foot on the gas and recorded a brilliant new album.

A key figure in 70s pub rock is back with more songs “about politics or idiots with fingers on buttons”.

Singer/guitarist Marcus King

7 JANUARY

Mrs. Robinson