Disc of the day
Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
Magnificent late-'50s singles round-up that keeps on giving.
The last year has seen the return of some legendary names as well as a slew of new artists making their reputation on the boards. Last year it was The Arcade Fire's ensemble musicianship and inspirational uplift that had you off your arses. This year, the leading contenders are Arctic Monkeys (guaranteed intensity every time), Rufus Wainwright (guaranteed drama and tangential anecdotes), Seasick Steve (guaranteed no more than 3 guitar strings), Neil Young (guaranteed politics and heavy riffing) and Led Zeppelin (one gig, but what a gig!). But which of these rocked your world?