Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited Plays Lost TV Themes (Mai Tai) A masterpiece of faux-nostalgic stereofoolery. 9 (RB)

INXS Elegantly Wasted (Mercury/Polydor) Cleansed of '80s strut, live-ish, with no electronic band-wagoneering!! 7.5 (MS)

The Durutti Column Fidelity (Crépuscule) Vini Reilly updates his wispy '80s synths just enough for '90s electronica. 7 (CY)

Various It's a Twisted World (Twisted/Universal) Porno house and blockbuster 4/4 beats for those living the superclub. 7 (MS)

Edna Swap Wacko Magneto (Island) A Breeders breed of gracefully clumsy pop racket. 6 (RB)

Powderfinger Double Allergic (Polydor/Polygram) Warning: some may find Powderfinger's blandness offensive. 4.5 (JC)

Wuhling Extra 6 (Touch and Go) Ex-members of Germany's 18th Dye cop an ethereal indie-rock pose. Zzzzz...4 (LE)

Blue Van Gogh Hi-Fi Junkie Sonata (Callner Music) Does the world really need an alternative version of Roxette? 4 (JC)

Third Eye Blind Self-titled (Elektra) Sonic tofu: simple, healthy and utterly bland. 5 (RB)

Regina Regina Self-titled (Giant) Bubblegum country. Their hit should be "Last Train To Nashville." 2 (CY) more discs...