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Review: The only album Nico gave us that didn't feature John Cale was a visionary piece of work. Not for a moment suggesting the absence of her regular collaborator improved things, but Drama of Exile certainly saw the iconic German musician, singer and songwriter move in some different and very new directions. Enlisting the help of Philippe Quilichini, a Corsican bassist, and introducing a Middle Eastern rhythm section definitely helped, but ultimately you can't help feeling this was an album she was always supposed to make. That voice, once described by the critic Richard Goldstein as sounding like "a cello getting up in the morning", was perfect for what had come before, but as the focal point of experiments in coldwave, synthwave, goth and new wave, it seems to take on new resonance and power. A thing of obscure beauty that deserves every bit of this repressing.

Review: Released in 1983, Sun Ra & His Outer Space Arkestra's cosmic jazz odyssey A Fireside Chat With Lucifer defies conventional musical boundaries as it transports listeners to otherworldly realms through its avant-garde improvisations and surreal sonic landscapes. Sun Ra's visionary leadership and the Arkestra's eclectic instrumentation create a sonic tapestry that melds free jazz, electronics, and cosmic philosophy so that the long player serves as a testament to Sun Ra's innovative spirit, pushing the boundaries of jazz into uncharted territories, while offering a mesmerizing and otherworldly experience that resonates with the avant-garde and experimental music aficionados alike.