Re-releases and compilations

Led Zeppelin

I, II and III The guitarist from this relatively unknown cult band has remastered their first three albums and included a generous serving of rough mixes, live tracks and rarities. If Led Zeppelin has eluded you until now you should check these out. It’s a shame the band never really made it. listen to: Whole Lotta Love

Oasis

Definitely Maybe After the wallowing misery of grunge and the mourning that followed Kurt Cobain’s itchy trigger finger, Definitely Maybe’s aggressive positivity sounded like the most exciting thing ever recorded. It was an album the band never bettered. listen to: Rock ‘N’ Roll Star

The Angels

40 Years of Rock With the sad passing of Doc Neeson in June now is the perfect time to revisit the work of one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands. All together now, “Am I ever going to see your face again? No way, get…” listen to: Take a Long Line

So undgarden

Superunknown Until Superunknown’s release Soundgarden had been overshadowed by the stratospheric success enjoyed by Nirvana and Pearl Jam. This formidable beast of an album changed all that and turned Chris Cornell into a rock icon, at least for a while. listen to: Spoonman

Paul Well er

More Modern Classics This second compilation of the Modfather’s solo career highlights just how much quality material he’s produced in recent years. Packaging 21 tracks from the last 15 years, this album proves he’s been as potent in his fifties as he was in his twenties. listen to: Wake Up the Nation

Grace Jones

Nightclubbing Perhaps the most intimidating Bond girl of all time, Grace Jones first dominated the world of modelling and then turned her eye to the world of disco. Nightclubbing stands as proof that Jones absolutely deserves her icon status. listen to: Pull Up to the Bumper