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An experience as you would expect from the former Cat Stevens.

A writer this erudite and imaginative leaves precious little space for clichés.

Imperfect, visceral, exciting and, ultimately, classic.

Was there ever a bleaker title?

Listen to this and understand why Procol Harum was so feted.

A bit of a meal to get through, with random styles zigzagging about.

A magnificent magnum opus – at last – from Madness.

It's like a cozy evening in with your two best mates.

To hear them again is akin to very good friends returning from afar.

To those not aware of Benny's folk roots this album may come as a bit of a surprise.

They take their classy covers credo in new and nimbly delightful directions.

Simply the most perfect band on the planet.

Still pursuing their uber-muscular progressive metal agenda with ruthless dedication.

Never have so many been given so little to do.

A celebration of one of the finest and most underrated soulful voices of his generation.

An essential single disc encapsulating the essence of the man.

Oldfield's magnum opus and assorted hits, remastered for the 21st century.

Grasp just how brief but utterly magnificent their reign was

Peter Hammill’s rejuvenation continues with this, his 30th solo release.