Originally written by Mike Diver · 12 September 2006
DiS's Sunday broadsheet of choice - well, we all seem to buy it, anyway - The Observer has published a list of this autumn's must-hear albums. Here, we've listed them, again, for you. Do discuss away, yes?
Amy Winehouse Back To Black Released: 30 October Says The Observer: "Back to Black, Winehouse's exceptional, Fifties-styled second album, (features) candid tales of her cheating, drinking and loving, entwined in wonderfully direct retro soul, jazz and doo-wop beats."
The Long Blondes (pictured) Someone to Drive You Home Released: 6 November Says The Observer: "It delivers a rush every bit as ecstatic as their early singles. Blondie is the nearest point of reference to their brand of icy, edgy, guitar-fuelled pop..."
Scissor Sisters Ta-Dah Released: 18 September Says The Observer: "Ta-Dah isn't quite as unselfconscious as the Sisters' debut, but fans of the fivesome's retro disco pomp will not be disappointed."
Tom Waits Orphans Released: 20 November Says The Observer: "Orphans covers everything from rockabilly stomps to broken-down ballads, subterranean rumbas to mutated cover versions."
The Killers Sam's Town Released: 2 October Says The Observer: "It's clear that the Killers have been listening to plenty of Bruce Springsteen - aptly, considering they spent mere weeks paddling in the fishpond of indie acclaim before diving rapidly and successfully into the pop mainstream - and believe themselves to be similarly stadium-bound."
Joanna Newsom Ys Released: 14 November Says The Observer: "Newsom's second album - pronounced 'Ees' - is extraordinary, an instant (pre)modern classic. (She) has decisively outclassed all comers on one of the albums of the year."
Jarvis Cocker (no title as yet) Released:?? November Says The Observer: "Sheffield's second-sharpest wit (Richard Hawley has pipped him in recent years) returns to something approaching a high profile with his first solo album, rumoured to be called Warrior on the Edge Time."
Lupe Fiasco Food & Liquor Released: 25 September Says The Observer: "Food & Liquor showcases the rapper's tuneful, non-gangsta stance. The album is executive produced by Jay-Z, and Kanye West figures too."
The Who Endless Wire Released: 30 October Says The Observer: "Anticipation for Endless Wire, the band's 11th studio album and the first without late bassist John Entwistle, is somewhat keen. According to feverish internet speculation, some of Endless Wire was inspired by the Beslan school massacre."
Beck The Information Released: 2 October Says The Observer: "The Information is full of the Los Angeleno's perky genre-munching; (producer Nigel) Godrich's trademark glaze is applied liberally on top."
So, DiS readers, did they miss any pretty freakin' obvious records off their list? Are any of the above getting you all moist with expectation? Will any of the above prove to be crushing disappointments? Am I ever going to 'get' Joanna Newsom? No. No...