Bonobo Animal Magic (Ninja Tune/Outside) The long-awaited long-player of mackadaisical monkey business from Ninja's banana republican. Suitable for dancing, dining and picking insects out of your mate's fur. 8.5 (RB) With Mr. Scruff, DK & DJ Food at Jingxi, Thurs., Nov. 22.

Kid Ramos Greasy Kid Stuff (Evidence)

Great, gritty R&B/blues that will bring the guitar virtuosity of Roy Buchanan to mind. 8 (JC)

Brothomstates Claro (Warp) Chilled intelligentsia dance party. 7.5 (LC)

Music For Mapmakers .02 (Grenadine) Lovely, sombre rock with an epic scope and the occasional Jeff Buckley-ism. 7.5 (LC) With Microcosm and Animal Town at Casa Del Popolo on Sat., Nov. 17, 9pm, $5.

The Centimeters The Lifetime Achievement Awards (Space Baby) Minimal, moody electro-rock 'n' roll, probably played by disturbed circus freaks. 7 (LC) With Sonic Boom at La Sala Rossa, Sun., Nov. 18, 8:30pm, $10-12.

Various Artists Southern Road Songs (EMI/The Right Stuff)

Great soundtrack for knocking out your front teeth with a bottle of some sour mash while asking your sister out on a date. 6 (JC)

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