Bob Marley - There She Goes

Even though Robert Nesta Marley is remembered mostly for his lively, upbeat reggae floor-fillers, the Jamaican also had an extensive, quality back-catalogue. "There She Goes" usually features on the multitudes of compilations that list Marley's earlier (and lesser known) work. It's a soft, heaftfelt ballad and reveals Marley as an underrated songwriter.

Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEspLx8gVbQ

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Forever-Bob-Marley-Special-Boxset/dp/B000JMK68U/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1221481063&sr=1-9

Editors - Bones

Taken from the second Editors album, "End Has A Start", this is arguably as good (or even better) than much of their previous stuff. The anthemic "Munich" aside, it's good to hear the band hitting the high notes and really going for it. Nice lyrics, good tune and a fast pace; a standout track from a rising force in British music.

Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScZ84BtRX6c

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/End-Has-Start-Editors/dp/B000PUAZDW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1221480953&sr=1-1

Bloc Party - Compliments

Even though Bloc Party are mainly known for their rousing punk anthems, this delves into a darker side, much explored on their second album. "Compliments" is moody and solemn but this only adds to it's quality. When Bloc Party go darker they do it well; extremely well in fact.

Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIDB8MZC_hw

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Alarm-Bloc-Party/dp/B0006ZIDJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1221480921&sr=1-1

Antony And The Johnson's - Cripple And The Starfish

Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2IOHGlXMv4

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antony-Johnsons/dp/B0002BO0HG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1221480826&sr=8-2

Arcade Fire - Haiti

A brisk, sprightly offering from the Canadian rockers and named after a Caribbean island too! Not sure of the lyrical origins of "Haiti" but it's a welcome early break from the general mood of the stunning debut album, "Funeral".

Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okVybNHe_5w

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Funeral-Arcade-Fire/dp/B0006ZRX86/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1221480986&sr=1-2