Disc of the day
The Meters - The Meters
Kings of Nawlins "fonk" go it alone. Cue incurable itch in sacroiliac.
Won last year by legendary '60s record producer Joe Boyd for his autobiographical White Bicycles collection, this category reflects the joy of the bespoke compilation. This year's faves are turning out to be Theme Time Radio Hour With Your Host Bob Dylan (Ace), The Very Best Of Ethiopiques: Hypnotic Grooves From The Legendary Series (Buda/Manteca), Cries From The Midnight Circus: The Ladbroke Grove Scene 1968-1971 (Sanctuary/Universal), Music From The Motion Picture Control (Warners) and Juno OST (Warners).