Review
An album of Tim Minchin's personal tribulations? Surely he owes us more
The separation of performers from fans has been no laughing matter this year. Nowhere is that more audible than here, on Tim Minchin's first-ever studio album.
- by Michael Dwyer
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★★★★
Art
Our verdict on AC/DC's first album in six years
The iconic band's new album is a celebration of rock 'n' roll and a tribute to founding member, Malcolm Young.
- by Martin Boulton
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With a powerful new album, Midnight Oil makes a statement of their own
Midnight Oil's first album in almost two decades is also their most musically diverse.
- by Martin Boulton
★★★★
Music
Bruce Springsteen's Letter To You is honest, raw and spiritual
New album Letter To You is Bruce Springsteen's first with the E Street Band in six years.
- by Martin Boulton
Music reviews: Annie, Mary Lattimore, Dead Famous People and more
Annie's Dark Hearts, Mary Lattimore's Silver Ladders, Loretta Palmeiro & Mark Isaacs' All Who Travel with Us and Dead Famous People's Harry.
- by Barry Divola, Kish Lal, John Shand and Barnaby Smith
Andy, half of Groove Armada, is out standing in his field. Literally
These days, the renowned DJ and member of the1990s party band is mostly found on his farm in southern France - or in a nearby bakery.
- by Cat Woods
Like a machine, Roisin Murphy brings it back for more
The former Moloko singer, now solo artist, says she feels driven to keep producing music.
- by Cat Woods
Booted from his studio, beset by rats, Sufjan Stevens faces the chaos
Sufjan Stevens rises to challenges all around him with new album The Ascension.
- by Martin Boulton
Beauty in the Ordinary: a musical love letter to the late Tony Cohen
Astrid Munday works a sad but reflective joy into her tribute to her late husband – one of Australia's great record producers.
- by Mark Mordue
Cut Copy accidentally deliver album for isolated times
Cut Copy depart the dance floor for their new atmospheric and meditative album, Freeze, Melt.
- by James Jennings
Van Walker charts a bold new course with Ghosting
The singer-songwriter's most soul-searching musical project also helped rekindle his passion.
- by Martin Boulton