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From opener ‘Boneshaker’ to closer ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll For Life’, a song held together with safety pins an’ sweat, Airbourne take us on a (wooden) rollercoaster ride devoid of anything that might slow the pace or stop the heart from pumping. With ‘Weapon Of War’ they touch on territory that demands a more reflective approach, but this does nothing to make the rock less potent, quite the opposite. At a time when the hard rock world is seeking a shot in its tattooed arm, Airbourne deliver a taut body of work cut with greater swagger, groove and conviction than ever before.

In 2019 the musician, instrument maker and activist for those with albinism Lazarus has received international notoriety, released a full album, been the subject of a documentary and his own Afropop CloseUp.This week, the soundtrack for that documentary was released, but you could almost think of it as a remix album. Produced by The Very Best's Johan Hugo, much of the soundtrack is built on samples of Lazarus's vocals, drumming and homemade banjo-made-from-a-can—the canjo. Hugo was introduced to Lazarus's music while in Senegal where Mumford and Sons, who Hugo has produced, was playing with Baaba Maal. Ben Lovett, from the folk band, plays on the soundtrack as well.