1. Bat – The Joy Formidable – Welsh rock band start off smooth but bash out insanely by the end on this Yeah Yeah Yeahs soundalike without the blues affectations in a rave up about the creative process. "I had a reason but the reason went away" is an all purpurpose catechism – Grade: A
2. That Joke Isn't Funny Any More – The Smiths – Smart but overwrought, I guess it aged pretty well then – Grade: B+
3. Only In My Dreams – Ariel Pink – Superior jingle jangler I missed the first time round – Grade: B
4. Swimming Pools (Drank) – Lemar Kendrick – Ode, if Lemar can ode anything, to the deep end – Grade: B
5. Union Sundown – Bob Dylan – Crotchety bastards recommends we check the label – Grade: B-
6. Coma Girl – Joe Strummer – Written for his daughter, right? – Grade: B+
7. Miss You Much – Janet Jackson – It's like her achievements are getting lost in time and gossip – Grade: A
8. Be My Wife – Simian Ghost – Swedish indie band add new melody but maintain the beat on Bowie classic – Grade: B
9. Feeling Mortal – Kris Kristofferson – Late lifetime coming down – Grade: B+
10. January – Hilly Eyes – Lovely mood music for a dream of the cold – Grade: A