Albums

Wrackline is more than a mere collection of songs, it is a stunning and complete work of art, put together with great care and skill, performed with Hield’s distinctive magic.

Reflective and tinged with sadness, but also inspirational and optimistic, this makes a persuasive claim to be up there among the year’s best.

Concerned with variations on the theme of home, Paul Armfield’s new offering, available in a beautifully presented box edition, is a majestic, timeless album, domestic bliss if you will.

Whether you are a long time admirer or a newcomer just discovering Oh Sussana’s charms, this is a sterling reminder of her artistry.

Patient, pensive and meditative, as well as witty, ironic and razor-sharp, these fully realised sketches are Bill Callahan at the top of his game.

+1 is a stunningly eclectic and talent-packed collection that accurately reflects Mike Barnett’s range and gifts as a fiddle player and composer, while generously spotlighting the talents of his musical collaborators.

Unbecoming indeed, this one is a huge leap forward for Eli Winter, it has plenty of guts and spirit and is musically rich and challenging. Excellent stuff.

Every line feels crafted, the lyrics exude a mix of storytelling, spirituality, wit, passion and poetry. It would be criminal if this weren’t nominated for the next Mercury prize.

Rura will never forget this night. Armed with this album, we can acquire a small stake in those memories, along with some of the very best contemporary Scottish music.

Afrik Toun Mé is passionate yet complex in its sonic palette, the vocal structures, dynamism of the textures and utterly compelling rhythms produce an alchemy all of their own.

Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff, finds veteran singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips addressing the strange fragility of life.

With ‘Into The Depths of Hell’, Belfast-based Joshua Burnside delivers yet another challenging but electrifying album. Potent and thought-provoking, it’s one to cherish.