1. Ladytron - Velocifero

Every now and again a band like Ladytron come along firecly individual, who shun the trappings of commercialism in favour of creativity even if it costs them dearly and it’s fair to say it has. 2005’s Witching hour saw a new more aggressive Ladytron, the stark 80’s synth imagery that defined they’re icy persona swiftly morphed into a thundersome industrial machine, Destroy Everything You Touch launching this breathtaking transformation.

Spring 2008 saw the release of Velocifero. Ladytron’s 4th studio album and in my opinion, their best, they continued the industrial theme marrying traditional synth with full on conventional analogue noise to create beautiful hybrids such as Deep Blue and Burning Up.

Unfortunately this sat the band in an awkward position, neither pop or rock, electronica or indie the shallow media had no way of pigeon holing them and subsequently Velocifero slipped through the net filed away as a classic album that never really had the opportunity to prove it’s self, but for me and some of the bands more loyal fans this album was a precious gem. 13 tracks of astonishing beauty and staggering perfection.

A much needed antidote to 95% of the dross released this year!!

2. The Tindersticks - The Hungry Saw
3. The Kills - Midnight Boom
4. The Duke Spirit - Neptune
5. Sons & Daughters - This Gift
6. The Long Blondes - Couples
7. Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree
8. Girls Aloud - Out Of Control
9. British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music?
10. The Young Knives - Superabundance