"Introduction" by Alex Parks

I know nothing of her origins on some telly show or other but I like her.

Extreme Euphoria

I know - a strange choice - but for whatever reason I have discovered that "techno" and "trance" music is fabulous to listen to while writing. This comp was £4 is the WHS sale.

"Sarah Jane Smith" by Big Finish Productions

A series of five CDs of which I've heard three in the past week. Officially a Dr Who spin off but it's not really got any connection with the series except the leading character's past companionship.

"Results May Vary" by Limp Bizkit

I'm 27 and I like Limp Bizkit.

Shoot me now. Build a Bridge is good though. You must admit that. Maybe.

"Kid Rock" by Kid Rock

Has yet to convince me that it's in the same league as his last album "Cocky"

Atomic - The Very Best of Blondie

Rating - ****

I had no idea how many Blondie songs I'd heard and liked until I listened to this compilation.

American Life by Madonna

Rating - ***

Competent bop material.

Sabbath Dei by Lawrence Miles

Rating - ****

The saga of Faction Paradox continues in the third CD of the series.

Read My Lips by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Rating - *****

Just perfect happy pop. She sings with an English accent too which is a nice change to all the songbirds who try to be Americans.

Fallen by Evanescence

Rating - *****

It's gothic rock but without any of that devil worshiping crap that no one believes in anyway and which leads to sad cases of shock for the sake of shock.

Greatest Hits Volume 2 by Madonna

Rating - ****

Though not a big Madonna fan, I've given this Best Of... disc another go and it's full of very pleasant songs. Even the ones I "knew" I didn't like were oddly enjoyable.

Doctor Who 'Spare Parts' by Marc Platt

Rating - ****

Though not given the name, this story is effectively Genesis of the Cybermen. A fascinating look at the origins of Dr Who's second most popular monsters.