Releases: Best of the Week

In a feature I hope to run weekly, I'll highlight some of the best album (or EP) releases from the upcoming week - with a focus on, but not strictly limited to, new bands and independent labels.

So:
Week starting Monday January 10:


British Sea Power - Valhalla Dancehall (Rough Trade)


British Sea Power - Living Is So Easy (via)
Ducktails - Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics (Woodsist)
Jim Noir - Zooper Dooper EP (Self-released)
Wire - Red Barked Tree (Pink Flag)
Cake – Showroom of Compassion (Upbeat Records/ADA)