Teddy King In the Beginning (Baldwin Street/Trend) From another artist worth searching out, these are items from early in the late singer's short life and include six tracks with the George Shearing Quintet. 9 (LD)

Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson & Sigur Ros Angels of the Universe (Fat cat/Fusion III) A grand, billowy soundtrack from Iceland's elves du jour. Massive like concrete but lighter than air. 8 (RB)

The Burnouts Close to Break Evil (Bad Afro/Fusion III) Revved-up Danish rock with a Ramones cover put in for good measure. 7.5 (JC)

Various Delicious Tunes (Automatique/NuTone) Yet another compilation of café/resto/bar background music from pillars of the German/Viennese school of downtempo, like Walkner.Mostl, Tosca and Sofa Surfers. 7 (KE)

Bad Boy Bill Bang in the Box Five (Mix Connection) Just visit mixconnection.com or badboybill.com and it will all become painfully clear. 6 (KE)

Mogwai My Father My King (Matador) Mogwai + Steve Albini = (predictably) a 20-minute wank that ranges from barely audible acoustica to death metal. 6 (LC)

Student Rick Soundtrack for a Generation (Victory) What the hell is Victory thinking? This sounds like second-rate Sum 41. 3 (JC)

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