Best Month of Music in...Months!

The last few weeks have seen some of my favourite bands release albums. Oh its so good, explosion of some type may be possible.

First off, The Futureheads have released 'The Chaos' which carries on where 'This is Not the World' left off. No surprises (in fact none of the following albums give you a crunk attack) on their fourth they continue with a formula that works because if you're not a mathematician, don't mess with equations. 'Stop the Noise' is the stand out track for me.

Then there's the new Hold Steady Album, 'Heaven Is Whenever'. Craig Finn's lyrics remain, well, outstanding. There is a much sombre mood this album but the prolific New Yorkers do not disappoint. Highlight track; 'We Can Get Together'.

The New Pornographers have released 'Together' which seeps melody and the most perfect pop orchestration that instruments and the human mind can create. Stand out track; 'Crash Years'.

'Infinite Arms' is the third album from Band of Horses and probably the most anticipated for me. After seeing them two years ago towards the end of their tour for 'Cease to Begin' I knew this was a band with a very very bright future. Brighter in fact than David Camerons arse. Leeds festival should be a delight. Best track; 'Compliments'.

Last but not least is The National with 'High Violet'. I only listened to 'Boxer' about two weeks ago and I have been addicted ever since. The brooding voice of Matt Berninger gives an intensity to songs which are actually...intense. Favourite track; 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'.

I will definitely be seeing two out of the five live this year. Hopefully I will have a 100% attendance to seeing all of them live. Now fuck off I'm going to listen to some awesomeness...who to choose...ooh Keane have a new EP out...!!!