New releases last eight weeks: Rock (All)

Review: Five decades plus and onwards, the monumental influence of Deep Purple's crowning glory endures. Richie Blackmore's legendary hard rockers had many a career highlight, but Machine Head is surely the landmark which set a new precedent for heaviness in rock music, not least for the all-time classic 'Smoke On The Water'. This commemorative box set features an LP pressing with a newly mixed version done by none other than Dweezil Zappa, and three CDs which include remixed and remastered versions of the album and live performances from 1971 and 1972. To cap it all off is a bonus Blu Ray disc featuring the album in a new Atmos mix edition and the original 1974 US Quad mix.

Review: This is the ultimate version of Peter Gabriel;'s long awaited new album I/O. It comes across all formats - four vinyl, two CDs, a Blue Ray and even includes a booklet. The album finds him reasserts his voice and compositional skill, delivering a profound and life-affirming new message. Embracing a Wattsian speck-of-dust existential theme, lead cuts like the title track turn the thought of "I'm just a part of everything" into a motif, while also touching on themes of injustice, surveillance and the roots of terrorism. Elsewhere it is packed with plenty of moments of vocal beauty and gravity, with Gabriel's iconic song writing abilities front and centre as he tackles a rich array of tough provoking subjects. A welcome return.

Review: Celebrating the tentth anniversary of their debut album Atlas, Australian trio RUFUS DU SOL revisits the groundbreaking release with this new special edition on limited white & blue vinyl with slipmat and other bonus goodies included. Atlas marked a defining moment for the group, and showcase their unique blending of electronic, indie, and dance elements into a captivating and widescreen new sound. The album's timeless tracks like 'Innerbloom' and 'Desert Night' captured audiences worldwide with their emotive melodies and hypnotic rhythms. The anniversary edition offers fans a chance to rediscover these beloved tracks alongside new remixes and unreleased material, reaffirming RUFUS DU SOL's status as pioneers of electronic music and their enduring influence on the genre.