Pink Floyd – The Endless River. Snagged a promo (codenamed ‘Seamus Revisited’ ;-)). Didn’t have huge expectations, but it’s actually not bad, even if it does sound like they’re playing a mash-up of their own back catalogue at times (quite a few WYWH references, for instance). If you’re a relatively uncritical Floyd fan, and not of the ‘Roger woz right’ opinion, then there’s much to enjoy here.

These New Puritans – Expanded (Live at The Barbican). Live version of Field Of Reeds, less turgid than the studio album, but still horribly precious in places. I wish I liked this more… the Hidden tracks at the end are still rocking though.

Cian Nugent & The Cosmos – Born With The Caul. Irish John Fahey/Richard Thompson disciple, with cosmic Celtic band. I’m guessing no relation to Ted. This is great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFdnUW_8dT4

Paus – Clarão. Revisited this Portuguese album from earlier in the year. Like a funkier version of Radiohead circa In Rainbows, highly recommended: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX7pgkAfkN0

Khun Narin Electric Phin Band – s/t. Great school run music.

Last Ex – s/t

Obake – Mutations

English Heretic – The Underworld Service

Jack Bruce – Songs For A Tailor. I’ve never been much of a Cream fan (other than the hits, and even then, Hendrix’s version of ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’ just shows how slovenly their own take is), but have a couple of Bruce’s solo albums, dug out for the obvious reason. This one’s like a jazzier, more obtuse Traffic, but the opening track is great (is it referencing the theme to The Prisoner??): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGoPzOVxjr4

Daryl Hall – Sacred Songs. As featured in this month’s Mojo, been meaning to check it out for ages. Tis surprisingly nice, even if there’s a weird force-fit of sounds occurring at times.

Steeleye Span/Donald Fraser – ‘Locomotion’. Yes, Steeleye Span helped to produce this proto-electronica soundtrack in 1975, just given a proper release through Mordant Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNVTREKKlgs