My Summer of Love (2004)

Imagine a large, light summer cottage by the Pacific Ocean with a view of dunes and the pulsing sound of waves in the distance. The Sun is setting and peace descends. Light and elegant tunes emanate from the large, black grand piano in the middle of the room. The tones are soft, soothing with room for meditation. They are dreamy and full of clarity and melodic beauty. This is a lovely invitation to turn your attention inward and be at peace with yourself.

Although there have been countless compilations over the decades, The Very Best of the Jacksons could well be the most definitive. Split across two discs, disc one primarily features the early Mowtown days and the second, mainly their hits as the Jacksons (as opposed to Jackson 5) released on Epic. Often overshadowed by Michael's subsequent success as a solo artist, this anthology demonstrates why the Jacksons' perfect balance of pop and soul has endured when compared to one-time peers such as the Osmonds.

Ace of base are one of the most successful pop groups who ruled the charts in the 1990s, producing inescapable pop singles, including 12 UK Top 40 hits. Hits include: #1 worldwide chart Toppers 'all that she wants' And 'the sign' Alongside 'don't turn around', 'life is a Flower', 'cruel summer' And 'beautiful life'. Edsel presents Ace of base 'all that she wants: the classic collection' To celebrate the group's 30th anniversary. This 11 CD + DVD career-spanning box set featuring the classic albums: 'happy Nation', 'the bridge', 'Flowers' And 'da capo', plus the rarities and out-takes compilation 'hidden gems'.

With the success of her previous hit single, "Wish I Didn't Miss You," Angie Stone went from being trapped in a pack of neo-soul divas going straight to the bargain bin to being one of the first singers off the tip of the tongue when the word "neo-soul" was uttered. After nearly a two-year absence, Stone Love pleasantly picks up where Mahogany Soul left off, presenting a wiser, more even-keel Stone putting her best foot forward right from the album's onset.

Fats Domino - Sweet Patootie: The Complete Reprise Recordings (1967-70) {Warner-Rhino Handmade Limited Edition rel 2004}
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© 1967-70, 2004 Reprise / Warner / Rhino Handmade | Numbered Limited Edition | 603497 788026
Rock & Roll / Rhythm and Blues / Boogie-Woogie / Piano Blues / Jazz

Of all the early rock & rollers, Fats Domino was the easiest to take for granted, since he made it all seem so easy. Even when it rocked hard, his music was so relaxed, so friendly that it sounded effortless and natural, which was part of the reason that his classic recordings for Imperial in the '50s were so consistently enjoyable. All the hits, many of their flips sides, and most of his album cuts were flat-out fun – maybe not as revolutionary as work by Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and the Everly Brothers, but his body of work for Imperial not only stands proudly next to theirs, but is just as influential. This much is clear after years of hindsight, but in the late '60s he was as passé as any of his peers, even if there were legions of new rockers, from the Beatles to Randy Newman, who were raised on his music.

As Blackfield, the duo of Aviv Geffen and Steven Wilson has worked together intermittently across 22 years, going back to 2000. The entirety of the project's output through to 2017 is captured on An Accident of Stars: 2004-2017.