It is impossible in 100 words to convey the brilliance of this Montreal six-piece's sophomore album. Where 'Funeral' had moments of greatness, it lacked coherence amid amateurish production values. Fixed. There is not one flaw here. Songs such as 'Black Mirror' and the title track get under your skin like a David Lynch movie, elevated by 'Keep The Car Running', 'Intervention' and 'No Cars Go'. Later on Win Butler sounds like Springsteen, claiming souls from the post-9/11 wasteland. A spiritual experience that the late John Kennedy Toole never had.

Download: 'Keep The Car Running', 'Intervention', '(Antichrist Television Blues)' Neil Dunphy

Neil Young Live At Massey Hall Reprise (65m 23s) . . . . .

The second instalment from Shakey's archives project is a live acoustic performance recorded in Toronto in January 1971 that longtime producer David Briggs wanted released between 'After The Goldrush' and 'Harvest'. The 17 solo tracks feature classic Springfield songs such as 'Down By The River', early standards like 'Ohio' and CSNY's 'Helpless', but the bulk of the set is made up of songs that would make 'Harvest', mostly being played and heard for the first time as well as some cuts that made 'On The Beach'. Essential.

Download: 'A Man Needs A Maid/Heart Of Gold', 'Dance Dance Dance', 'Helpless' ND

Idlewild Make Another World (34:36) Sanctuary Records . .

IDLEWILD are a strange band. They seem to change genres with every album in an attempt to eventually find their groove. Here, they veer between stodgy rock and hookless indie. You'd be hardpressed to find a more boring record from a rock band this year. Roddy Woomble's voice is brought unwisely to the fore of the production, despite it being completely underwhelming. 'Everything (as it moves)' and 'Future Works' are bearable efforts at something epic, but despite their attempts, Idlewild remain lacking in potential and invention.

Download: 'Future Works', 'Once In Your Life' Una Mullally

Patrick Wolf The Magic Position (40:36) A&M Records . . . .

WITH all this rubbish from Mika crowding the airwaves, it's time for a real pop star to step forward.

Enter, or rather re-enter, Patrick Wolf, a multi-instrumental genius with a chocolate voice and a penchant for catchy basslines and inventive percussion that has landed him on tour with Arcade Fire. Over 40 minutes, there are endless ideas, sounds, switches and hooks. It's a magical, highly intelligent mix, steeped in artistic integrity and true to the philosophy of eclecticism. One of the best albums released this year so far.

Download: 'Bluebells', 'Magpie', 'Get Lost'

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