1. I Could Get Used To This – Li’l Mo And The Monicats – This country classic is an original.? No way. Well, I’ve just spent half an hour looking for the original and can’t find one. This band burns with talent – A
2. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye – Dunno how much Thicke et al owe the Gaye estate, but they owe em something for nicking this groove wholesale – A
3. American Autumn – Afro-Jersey – Totally original sound but try this for size: Lady Ladysmith Black Mambazo meets the Roches and it may well be the prettiest song of the year – A
4. Disorder – Joy Division – That opening beat defines JD almost as well as Ian – A+
5. Hold On – Tomas Doncker – This isn’t the one on the upcoming album, this is a Marvin Gaye-ish soul beauty he should have put on it! – A
6. Walk The Other Way – Jahn Xavier And The Bowerytones – In an earlier age this would have been the single and it would have broken pop – A
7. Heart Full Of Jazz – Tomas Doncker – Soft jazz and very pretty mood music – B+
8. Stay In Touch – David Bronson Band – A howl of pain and anger to close out one of the darkest albums you will hear all year – A
9. If It Makes You Happy – Sheryl Crow – I am no fan of this girl but she nails a sort of malignant desire here – A-
10. Applause – Lady Gaga – Perry is crushing her but I swear I woke up this morning singing the chorus