Barnacles Of Joy (The Mighty Prawn / Jicama Salad Co.). Review by Stein Haukland.

Destination Unknown (Maverick). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Those expecting a sci-fi shootout – or simply a glimpse of George Clooney’s ass – might be disappointed with Steven Soderbergh’s remake of Solaris. But Chad Perman finds that a deeper look reveals one of the finest films of the year.

The Christmas Album (Columbia). Review by James Mann.

Double Back (Okra-Tone). Review by Stein Haukland.

Soul Rush (Lakeshore). Review by Stein Haukland.

Chokecherry (Home Perm). Review by Stein Haukland.

Various Artists (Eenie Meenie). Review by Ian Koss.

My America (Telarc). Review by Bill Campbell.

Divine Discontent (Reprise). Review by Stein Haukland.

Free Your Mind (12-inch) (*69). Review by Bill Campbell.

After two million songs, 7500 shows, and more than a few cold ones, the Energizer bunny of rock and roll keeps on going. Liza Hearon talks to Robert Pollard of Guided By Voices.

You, Me & Us (Mantis). Review by Bill Campbell.

Wallpaper For the Soul (Minty Fresh). Review by Cameron Fascent.

Keystone (Hopeless). Review by Stein Haukland.

Take your meds. Shut your mouth. Watch Christian Bale kick major ass. James Mann tries to maintain Equilibrium.

Nextdoorland (Matador) / Great Central Revisited (Bongo Beat). Review by Ian Koss.

In It But Not of It (self-released). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Thailand Sunsets: The Sunset Series Vol. 3 (Pagan). Review by Bill Campbell.

Various Artists (Shadow). Review by Bill Campbell.