From the bayou to Woodstock and back – the easygoing adventures of Bobby Charles. By John Mulvey.

Black And Blue UMC/POLYDOR

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Mike Patton and the Avett Brothers join forces to create a work of immense beauty.

From The Bottom Of An Old Grandfather Clock (reissue, 2004) DEAD OCEANS

London’s post-punk seismographers pick up more weird vibrations on their third album. By Victoria Segal. Illustration by Cold War Steve.